GCDA TEAM

GCDA have in place a structured, experienced dynamic and enthusiastic team to aid the successful direction of our organisation as well as the development and successful delivery of key projects and programmes. Highlighted below are the GCDA board and Executive team, but behind these are enthusiastic and dedicated community groups all aligned to bring lasting positive changes and results to Glenbarr.

GCDA Board

Elected by the GCDA membership, the board represent the membership in providing overriding decision making on strategic direction and governance of operations, projects and activities.

Executive team

Appointed by the board, the GCDA Executive team manage and take lead on project development and delivery, financial management, communications and administration.

Community lead

Community Working Groups operate within GCDA framework to direct projects in collaboration with the GCDA executive team to keep the community at the heart of all GCDA programmes.

GCDA Board of Members

Lorraine MacPhail

Chairperson

One of GCDA’s original board members, Lorraine has been acting as Chair since August 2023 after stepping up from vice-chair.

Iain McLeod

Board Member & GCDA’s external representative

As well as being a respected voice on the GCDA board, Iain was appointed GCDA’s representative on Fyne Energy’s board in late 2023.

Margaret Sinclair

Board Member

A long standing valued member of Glenbarr’s community, Margaret has been on the GCDA board since conception in 2018.

Anne Littleson

Board Member

An experienced community member through associations with local schools, Killegruer farm and caravan site and the church, Anne is another of GCDA’s founding board members.

Eilidh MacAlister

Board Member

GCDA’s newest board member and currently professionally associated with Glenbarr Primary School and undergoing further education, Eilidh joined the board in May 2023.

GCDA’s Executive team

Linda Houston

Strategic Development Manager

Having joined GCDA in December 2022, Linda brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role at GCDA to bring strategic direction to our organisation.

Sarah Robinson Frood

Project Development Manager

Having recently joined the GCDA team, Sarah brings experience in community development initiatives to her role focused on key programme and project delivery.

Dan Carson

Project Development Manager

Since joining GCDA in May 2022, Dan’s background in the financial operations has led him to take the lead on financial management, communications, IT and project delivery.

Zoe Robinson Frood

Project delivery assistant

Zoe provides project development and delivery assistance and administration to optimise operations and ongoing results.

Jayne Allan

Administration Assistant

A respected and valued community member, Jayne provides GCDA with administrative services at board level.