RACHEL MAITLAND

ACOSVO Board Member

Rachel joined MND Scotland in July 2021 and is responsible for leading the overall strategic direction of MND Scotland and is accountable to the Board of Trustees. Working alongside the Executive Leadership team, she is responsible for driving forward their mission and ensuring everyone across the team is empowered to deliver their strategic aims.

Rachel is from a commercial background and has always specialised in roles where stakeholder engagement, relationship management and operational excellence have been central. She is passionate about building and developing empowered teams and actively supports continuous learning and development.

On a person note Rachel is passionate about animal conservation and travelling and has had some incredible adventures combining the two, Orangutan research in Borneo and Olive Ridley Turtle research in Mexico being particular highlights. She is also very interested in complementary therapies and is qualified in Reflexology, Clinical Aromatherapy and Baby Massage instruction, albeit slightly out of practice.