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Penny Radway
Green Team Manager

Penny has managed the Green Team since 2000. Previous jobs include working as a Countryside Ranger and an Access Officer for Stirling Council. She studied Countryside Management in North Wales whilst working as a voluntary officer for the local BTCV. She has spent many years working in practical conservation and environmental education.

Mandy Craig
Volunteer Co-ordinator

Mandy started with the Green Team in 2004. Her background is in Countryside Management and she has also studied a Masters Degree in Human Ecology. Before joining the Green Team she managed the John Muir Award in East Lothian for 5 years. Mandy enjoys getting to know people and finding connections. She loves all things natural and solo time in nature.

Kate Hedges
Projects Co-ordinator

Kate has been working for the Green Team since 2002. She loves long walks in the countryside with her dogs and has a passion for all things living and wild. With a degree in countryside management, her vision is to empower young people to access and enjoy wild places.

Kate is currently on maternity leave and her job is being covered by Emily Sanderson.

Sara (Raz) Rasmussen
Green Shoots Co-ordinator

Sara Rasmussen (known as 'Raz') joined the team in October 2006, having completed a B.Ed (Hons) in Physical Education and studied a Post Graduate Diploma in Outdoor Education. With over 8 years experience of working with groups in the outdoors Raz is a firm believer in utilising the power of the environment to engage, challenge and inspire young people. In her spare time Raz enjoys exploring wild places, relaxing round camp fires and drumming with the Beltane Fire Society.

Emily Sanderson, Youth Development Worker & Green Achievers Project Co-ordinator

Emily started out in Countryside Management and went on to work with adults with disabilities before studying a Masters in Community Education. Since then, Emily has developed her skills and experience in social inclusion and youth work. Emily is passionate about connecting people with their local wild places, engaging young people of all ages in the outdoors, using fun and approachable methods to allow people to learn and grow. In her spare time, Emily is usually found on her mountain bike in the middle of nowhere, exploring all Scotland has to offer in the way of bike trails.