Andy has worked in disability support work, facilitation and advocacy since 2017, previously with Sense Scotland, Art Reach, Community Focus and Glasgow Disability Alliance.
Joining DSS in July 2024, Andy has always had a strong interest in disability justice and activism which is what brought him to the role.
He also works as a freelance arts facilitator and loves to paint and make music. He also likes to enjoy nature with friends and family.
Jo relocated from Cornwall to Scotland in March 2024. For over 20 years, she supported children and young people with additional needs in Cornwall, including those with Down’s syndrome. Her focus was on ensuring all children and young people had access to inclusive environments.
Before joining Down’s Syndrome Scotland in July 2025, Jo gained valuable skills and knowledge as an Individual Placement and Support employment coordinator at Enable Works, which involved joint working with the NHS. Jo describes that she is absolutely delighted to be the Inclusive Employment Programme Lead. The team’s goal is to create meaningful work opportunities for people with Down’s syndrome across Scotland.
Away from work, Jo and her partner, Rob love to explore the beautiful coastline near Dundee, and she unwinds with a good book. They’ve also recently discovered the trials and tribulations of fostering cats!
Molly is the Mentor Support Worker for the Inclusive Employment Programme, supporting Fiona Dawson in her role as Mentor. Before joining Down’s Syndrome Scotland in February 2025, she had always loved working with people and worked for many years as an art workshop facilitator for mental health and learning disability services in London. Molly ran workshops and club sessions such as a film club, a communication group, trips out and sensory art workshops for adults with learning disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder and Down’s syndrome. She has always loved working with people. In her own time Molly loves to draw, and has her own print-making practice.
Lynne joined Down’s Syndrome Scotland in January 2025, bringing 14 years of experience as a Prison Officer to her new role. Since becoming mother to Paisley, her 2.5-year-old daughter who has Down’s syndrome, Lynne has been motivated to become actively involved in the Down’s syndrome community.
When Lynne saw her current position advertised, she immediately recognised it as the perfect opportunity for her. She describes working for DSS as joining an amazing charity that aligns perfectly with her values.
Due to Paisley’s medical needs, Lynne dedicates most of her time outside work to caring for her daughter. However, she does enjoy going to bingo.
Jemma joined Down’s Syndrome Scotland in late 2024 as a finance administrator after previously working as a support worker for adults with learning disabilities. This was as well as doing voluntary administration and treasurer work for various small Scottish charities.
She also works part time as a youth worker based in Glasgow and is passionate about seeing people reach their full potential. For Jemma, DSS clearly share this passion, and this is one reason that led her to apply for a position with the charity.
According to Jemma, when she is not buried in spreadsheets or on youth camps, she enjoys watching and singing along to musicals, going on road trips in the highlands, and smashing it out on the squash courts.
Fiona started working with Down’s Syndrome Scotland in 2025 as a mentor in the Inclusive Employment Programme. As someone who has Down’s syndrome herself, she brings personal insight to her role and has been a lifelong member of DSS. Her passion for helping others with Down’s syndrome and learning disabilities drives her commitment to supporting people in achieving their goals. Fiona is actively involved in DSS’s Experts group, where she contributes her perspective on services and advocacy, she is also a member of Choir21.
Having studied art at school and college, Fiona continues pursue art and design in her spare time. She describes herself as bubbly, outgoing, and a people person who is always willing to learn and develop through her role. Living independently in South Ayrshire, Fiona enjoys listening to music and watching films, describing herself as a film buff.
Caron joined Down’s Syndrome Scotland in 2023 with an AAT Technician qualification, and is currently working towards AAT Bookkeeping qualification Level 2. Caron describes being part of a charity that lives and breathes all things striving to support the families, carers and superhero individuals that rock that extra chromosome as an absolute honour.
Outside of work, she looks after her two dogs and enjoys spending time with her family and learning new crafts and hobbies.
Jack Tannock is Trusts and Grants Fundraiser at Down’s Syndrome Scotland, having joined the organisation in August 2024. He brings experience from his previous roles in the Alumni team at Heriot-Watt University, as a prospect researcher at the University of Glasgow, and in fundraising positions with Scottish Huntington’s Association and Scottish Refugee Council.
Since joining DSS, Jack has found great fulfilment in working with the Down’s syndrome community, describing it as both a pleasure and privilege.
Outside of work, Jack lives in Glasgow’s Southside with his partner Sai. Together they share a passion for cooking (and eating). His other interests include music, films, television, video games and supporting Dundee United – ‘to his sins’!
Ashley joined Down’s Syndrome Scotland in 2024 and has over 10 years’ experience in events management, organising a wide range of high-profile events. Her past positions include working for a professional conference organiser (PCO) organising a wide variety of large-scale conferences within the medical world. She has also run events at RZSS Edinburgh Zoo. She was particularly interested in the work of DSS and enjoys working for a charity striving for change and one that can have a direct positive impact on the lives of individuals.
Outside of work, she is a committee member (communications lead) for the Scottish Community Special Interest Group as part of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIOF), and has also volunteered her time within the conference section of the CIOF. In her spare time, Ashley loves spending time with her family, especially her two children. She also regularly enjoys yoga and is an advocate for self-care and health.
June joined Down’s Syndrome Scotland in 2022, having been a member since 2001. She has two children, one with Down’s syndrome, and felt it was a charity very close to her heart. June previously worked in investment accounting and finance before qualifying as an early year’s practitioner in Childhood Practice. She then worked in a nursery for children with Additional Support Needs for 15 years before joining DSS.
June enjoys working with her students online, at in person events, and Choir 21 performances. Outside of her work, she volunteers on the committee for West Lothian Drama and Mime group which is for adults and young people with Additional Support Needs.