Our Team
Transition Stirling is made up of a fantastic team of people. Find out a little bit more about them below.
KATE HAMILTON - Reuse Hub Manager
When asked why she wanted to join Transition Stirling, Kate explained she wanted ‘to do something to contribute to society, and to heal the planet (sounds very Miss World, but it’s true)’. Her experience and humour are a winning combination and we are delighted she joined our team in October 2019.
Favourite item in Tool Library: Screw remover
DONNA WOOD - Opportunity Developer
Donna has gained considerable experience in the sustainability / circular sectors over the last twenty years. Having recently moved over to focus on the Reuse Hub, she is excited to be involved in the establishing Strling’s newest reuse facility. She loves spending time with family and taking to the great outdoors with her dog!
Favourite Item in the tool library: The Apple Press
MORAG SORBIE - Volunteer Coordintor
Morag started volunteering in the Community Food Project in August 2020. She moved on to help launch our Reboot Project, taking on the role of Volunteer Coordinator and is now enjoying being one of the Food Project Coordinators which she job shares with Joe. With two kids, a dog and two guinea pigs at home she is a busy lady but happily squeezes in socialising and singing in a choir. She loves a good chat!
Favourite item in Tool Library: Sewing machine
CARLY RAMSAY - Ditching Disposables Project Coordinator
Carly has been a fantastic driving force behind the success of Stirling Community Food, aka Community Fridge, since March 2020. Her friendly and zen approach to life makes her super at her job at Stirling Community Food and as a Yoga teacher.
Favourite item in Tool Library: Too hard to pick just one!
JAMES MCGHIE - Volunteer Coordinator
James recently graduated from university and is keen to explore sustainability. Joining us in November 2021 he has great interest in working with the data produced from our food project!
You can find James on the floor, doing compost or typing away in an office space at our Wellgreen Lane hub.
Favourite Item in the tool library: The Apple Press
LEIGH RONALD - Marketing Co-ordinator
Since August 2021, Leigh has been communicating our hopes for a more sustainable Stirling and telling as many people as possible about all our projects and workshops. The team chatterbox behind the scenes and on social media, she loves to have fun with friends and family.
Favourite item in Tool Library: Sewing machine
PETER MCLEAN - Wood Reuse Coordinator
Have you seen the funky upcycled pallet seats or rounded tables we shared on social media recently? If so, they were lovingly made by Peter, our super skilled Wood Reuse Coordinator, and our helpful volunteers. As an integral part of Transition Stirling team, we haven’t a clue when he joined, but we are glad he did.
Favourite item in Tool Library: Every tool
Jon Preston – Project Assistant
Jon has been with Transition Stirling in various capacities for a good while now, from a previous board member and volunteer, he’s currently doing a sterling job keeping the Community Food Project and Tool Library running day to day.
OUR VOLUNTEERS!
A Huge Thank You!
A significant part of our team is made up of our wonderful volunteers. They help with a myriad of things, from distributing posters, assisting at Repair Cafés and helping in the Tool Library. Their help is always greatly appreciated.