Alyson Woodhouse

Member of the SUSE Experience Network

My journey with SUSE began in 2021 when I became a member of the Experience Network for the APT PSP. This was my first introduction to accessibility in the workplace beyond my previous specific experience of working in the Creative Industry, where I provided Audio Description Consultancy to theatre companies to support them make productions accessible for Blind and Visually Impaired actors and audience members.

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Alyson Woodhouse

Courtney Bruner

Programme Specialist for Scotland at DFN Project SEARCH

Courtney has dedicated her entire professional career to supporting people with additional support needs. She currently serves as the Programme Specialist for Scotland at DFN Project SEARCH, a charity committed to securing full-time, paid employment for individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism spectrum conditions.

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Courtney Bruner

Emma Soanes

CEO of Young Enterprise Scotland

Emma is CEO of Young Enterprise Scotland, a Scottish charity providing enterprise and financial education to young people across Scotland.

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Emma Soanes

Ian Bruce

Vice Chair of the Board and Equality Mainstreaming Manager at Skills Development Scotland

Ian has worked in Welfare to Work for the last 14 years, delivering a range of disability employment contracts including New Deal for Disabled People, Work Choice and Work First.

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Ian Bruce

Norma Curran

Chair of the SUSE Board and Chief Executive Officer at VIAS

Norma is Chief Executive Officer of Values Into Action Scotland (VIAS) and has been with the organisation since 2009.

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Norma Curran

Donella Duff

Supported Enterprise Manager at North Lanarkshire Council

Donella is currently employed with North Lanarkshire Council as Supported Enterprise Manager.

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Donella Duff

Angela Hamilton

Team Manager of Fife Council Supported Employment Service

Angela has worked in supported employment with Fife Council since 1996.

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Angela Hamilton

Ian Stewart

Project SEARCH Co-ordinator/Job Coach within Economic Development at Renfrewshire Council

Ian joined the SUSE Board in October 2022 and was attracted to the role through his experiences of supported employment over the last 8 years specifically working with people with…

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Ian Stewart