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Member for: Almond Valley
Party: Scottish National Party
Date of Birth: 15 July 1970

Welcome to the Scottish Parliament website. It's an honour and privilege to represent the Livingston Constituency, particularly as I was born, raised and educated in West Lothian.

The Livingston Constituency includes; Livingston, East Calder, Wilkieston, Kirknewton, Mid Calder, Bellsquarry, Polbeth, West Calder, Addiewell, Breich, Stoneyburn, Pumpherston, Dechmont, Uphall, Broxburn and Ecclesmachen. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require any assistance. I will do my best to help in any way I can.

Prior to my election in May 2007 I worked as a social worker / mental health officer and was a local councillor in Livingston. I am now a mother of one son and I am enjoying immensely the challenges of motherhood and politics.

Personal Interests:
Jogging - fun runs, including marathons.

Religious Affiliation:
Christian

Education:

1982-86: West Calder High School

1986-87: Bo'ness Academy

1988-91: University of Glasgow

1995-96: West Lothian College

1996-98: University of Stirling

Career History:

1988: Bank of Scotland

1991-1992: President of Glasgow University Student's Representative Council

1992-1993: NWS Bank

1993-1996: Ark Housing Association

1998-1999: Social Worker - Clackmannanshire Council (Prison Based)

1999-2001: Social Worker - Perth and Kinross Council (Prison Based)

2001-2007: Social Worker - The State Hospital (Mental Health Officer)

1997-2007: Elected Member of West Lothian Council

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