Institute for Inspiring Children’s FuturesOur staff & governance

The Institute’s Executive Director is Professor Jennifer Davidson.

The Institute Leadership Team, led by the Executive Director, comprises: the Director of CYCJ, both the CELCIS Director of Programmes and Services and Depute Director and the University’s Professor of Residential Child Care.

Our International Advisory Board

Our International Advisory Board has a critical role to play in the development and future success of Inspiring Children’s Futures. We are lucky to have a prestigious group supporting us, whose expertise span the fields of social work, legal, civil service, academia, education and public policy. Read International Advisory Board biogs . 

Our leadership team

Professor Jennifer Davidson

Jennifer is the Executive Director of Inspiring Children's Futures. 
Clare Burns

Ms Claire Burns

Claire is Director of Programmes & Services, Centre for Excellence for Looked After Children in Scotland (CELCIS).
Andrew Kendrick

Professor Andrew Kendrick

Andrew is Professor of Residential Child Care in the Centre for Excellence for Looked After Children in Scotland (CELCIS).
Claire Lightowler

Dr Claire Lightowler

Claire is the Director of the Centre for Youth and Criminal Justice (CYCJ).
Steven Paterson.

Mr Steven Paterson

Steven is Depute Director of the Centre for Excellence for Looked After Children in Scotland (CELCIS).
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