Our board

Jackie Arnott-Raymond

With over 25 years' experience leading and supporting teams through periods of change, Jackie is Managing Director and Owner of Imaginary Friends, a creative and digital agency. She has led the business through a decade of growth and transition, shaping its strategic direction while building a strong and supportive culture.

“The work Smart Works Scotland does to support unemployed women of all ages and backgrounds into employment—through clothing, coaching, and confidence-building—is truly inspiring. In today’s increasingly challenging world, this support has never been more vital. I feel honoured and proud to be part of the team.”

Kitty Cairns

Having held a Senior Vice President position at a major US pharmaceutical company, Kitty brings extensive experience in worldwide personnel management, negotiations, team building and strategic planning to the Smart Works Scotland board. Originally from the US, she relocated to Scotland in 2020 and quickly found her way to Smart Works, initially as a coach and dresser volunteer in Glasgow before joining the board as a Trustee.

Rachel Meddowes

A freelance consultant specialising in ideas, connections, research, creative concepts, and collaborations, Rachel has built her career in the lifestyle, magazine, and interiors space. She advises on hidden Scotland and is currently Associate Editor at Piero Publishing and previously was at Harper's Bazaar.

"It's a privilege to support this very important work of women helping women from both sides.”

Tina Liversidge

With a career spanning international senior marketing leadership at Alfred Dunhill, Diesel and luxury lifestyle brands, Tina brings deep expertise in strategic marketing, communications and how to build and grow organisations at scale.

"Smart Works does something truly powerful — it gives women the tools, the confidence, and the moment they need to walk into a room and claim their future. With an exciting new chapter for Smart Works Scotland, I'm fortunate to work with an extraordinary group of trustees and team members to help amplify that mission and create more opportunities for women across Scotland."

Sandra Scott

Sandra is an experienced leader with a career in both HR and Transformation – she is currently the Head of People for Bupa Insurance and previously worked in Aviva plc. She has a passion for empowering women to help them progress and co-founded the women’s network in Bupa that now has over 1000 members.

“Empowering women to achieve their potential is something I care deeply about, and I’m honoured to play a part in supporting the life-changing impact that Smart Works Scotland has by helping clients improve their chances of finding employment by providing coaching and dressing services.”

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