MEET OUR TEAM

Ewelina Maria Chin

Nazia Akhtar

Olga McIntosh

Anna strzalkowska

Joanna Cieslik

Lucie Cunningham

Abeda Aswat

Anzelika Rula

Agata Robertson

Derek Robertson

Miranda Lo

Lina Hammami

Adrian Murtagh

Satinder Panesar

Kirsty Paterson

Patrick Reid

Zeenish Nasir

Hannah MacIntosh

Robert Geelan

Perveen Asjad

Helen M.

Michele G.

Rachel B

Rachel H

Sandra C

Melissa Drueeke

Zeinab Mubeen

Salma Mousavi

Jill McMichael

Pamela Wallace

Flaviyana Emmanuel

Linzi Dixon

Gabriella Wilkinson

Radia Almadhagi

Mariola Hattal
Ewelina Maria Chin
Strong management and accountancy skills,
experience of coordinating multi-agency projects, strong local
communities connection, deep knowledge and experience on projects
promoting ethnic minority, diversity and equality values. Certifies
Interpersonal Skills and Employability Coach.
Nazia Akhtar
Former Secretary of HSTAR Scotland SCIO, and Healed Scars – before the Incorporation .
Over 20 years of engagement with Forth Valley and Clacks BAME
organisations, ofter as a member of the board, strong accountancy
background, engagement with local charities, communities and authorities
Olga McIntosh
Relationships coordinator, linked and
employed by British Council. Cultural relations experience, Human
Resources, Project management, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Champion, Mental Health First Aider, Executive support experience,
people skills, communication and negotiation skills.
Anna strzalkowska
Graphic and Art Designer. HSTAR logo
has been designed by Anna. Always supportive with art skills and
creativity. Supporting relationships with Easten European communities.
Owner of Art Café based in Glasgow, a place of creativity and art
experience for local community.
Joanna Cieslik
Fundraiser Supporter. Local business
owner, previously a chairperson for Polish association in Falkirk,
strong community knowledge. Co-founder of the Polish United Falkirk
project. Over 10 years experience in disseminating Polish culture,
promoting friendship between the Scottish and Polish people.
Lucie Cunningham
With my background in community building and grassroot charity management, I have worked on projects supporting women, internationals, families and the arts. I provide writing and editing for websites, grants and press releases as well as strategic advice.
Abeda Aswat
Anzelika Rula
Agata Robertson
Derek Robertson
Miranda Lo
MCouns, BSc (Psych) (Hons.), MBACP
(registered Counsellor with BACP), Life Coach (certified MAP Method™
Practitioner), Hypnotherapist, and registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga
Alliance Cantonese, Mandarin, English
Lina Hammami
Master of Science (MSc) in Counselling and
Psychotherapy Post Graduate Diploma in Person Centred Counselling
Counselling Supervision Levels I and II (BACP Accredited)
Emotion Focussed Therapy Level I and II (APT)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT Practice and Tool Kit) English
Arabic
Adrian Murtagh
Life and
Performance Coaching has been changing people’s lives for years but
professional Coaching has not always been accessible to everyday people.
Adrian is accredited by the International Coaching Federation, a
registered psychiatric nurse, trained therapist and counsellor. He has
over 35 years experience working with people. Adrian is an expert at
helping people and organisations embrace change and increase their
performance.
Satinder Panesar
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor & Coach – Integrative perspective –
working with Person Centred, CBT or Attachment Hindi
Punjabi Urdu
Kirsty Paterson
Patrick Reid
Councillor and Community Supporter.
Qualified accountant. Worked in local government as Head of
Administration Services. After early retirement served as Councillor.
Skills:Administrative and financial. Extensive contact details of
individuals and organisations. Involvement with various charities over
several years.
Zeenish Nasir
Social Media Content Creator. Graduated in Accounting and Financial Management. Student of Psychology and
Mental Health Wellbeing. Skills: content writing, creative cases management.
Hannah MacIntosh
Robert Geelan
Certified Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Mental and Emotional
Release® Therapy and Hypnotherapy, Certified in Counselling Skills. English
Perveen Asjad
Over 10 years of experience with
working with local communities and organisations, strong admin and
secretary skills. Worked for the Dept. Of Social Security/Benefits
Agency. Perveen has worked for various departments including finance,
admin management and HR.
Helen M.
Michele G.
Rachel B
Rachel H
Sandra C
Melissa Drueeke
Zeinab Mubeen
Salma Mousavi
Islamic
counselling, BA (Hons) degree in Humanistic Counselling and
Psychotherapy, Child counsellor. Arabic Persian
English Farsi
Jill McMichael
Pamela Wallace
Flaviyana Emmanuel
Linzi Dixon
Contributed to publishing: “Group Psychotherapy for Female
Adult Survivors of Interpersonal Psychological Trauma: A Preliminary
Study in Scotland”, Abbreviated Title “Group Psychotherapy for
Interpersonal Trauma”
Gabriella Wilkinson
Radia Almadhagi
Experienced and educated individuals with over 7 years’ experience in humanitarian filed and advocacy. Responsible for managing health projects, coordinator and Fundraiser director with local NGO. Current Co-founder of BT-Y initiative and SWF (Specialist Women Foundation) NGO in Yemen.
Radia through her experience, knowledge and skills empower women to actively participate in local socio-economic development planning and decision making.
Mariola Hattal
Mariola has the capability to explain complex information simply and clearly, due to nature of her work she has the ability to network and establish relationships with people very fast and make these relations very meaningful.
Always on time and well organised, paying attention to details and searching for clarity by asking questions openly. She is also target driven mindset which is so important skill for every organisation.
Mariola has strong desire to help women, to stand up for gender equality, to empower them. Mariola believes we need good policies and laws that will benefit and empower more women in Scotland, but she is also firm believer that raising awareness about gender inequalities and followed trauma is a key to build women happier, healthier and stronger.