Meet the team

Kieran joined the Evangelical Alliance Scotland team in 2012. Prior to this he worked for MSPs at the Scottish parliament for three years, with spells in both Edinburgh and Inverness. Before this he spent a number of years working in youth and community work in the housing estates of his native Glasgow. Kieran helps the Evangelical Alliance connect with politicians in Holyrood and local government, connects with national and local media, and also provides support and encouragement to churches, organisations and individual Christians trying to engage with wider Scottish society.

Chris joined the Evangelical Alliance as public policy officer for Scotland in 2021. In this role he represents our membership of churches, charities, individuals and families to the Scottish Government and Scottish Parliament, seeking to make Jesus known. He has also completed the Evangelical Alliance's Public Leadership programme. Previously, Chris worked in the Scottish Parliament. He is originally from Northern Ireland and completed degrees in both Geography & Politics and Public Policy in Scotland, and is a massive West Ham United fan (champions of Europe 2023). He is married to Eilidh.

Cara lives in Glasgow with her husband Alex and five young children. She is a member of Newton Mearns Baptist Church and helps out with their activities for children and young people. Previously, Cara has worked in administration in both retail and finance and has also worked in the lobbying sector in Scotland. She has a degree in politics and a masters in public policy.

Thea leads Public Leader in Scotland, coordinating the programme and wider network. She is also the event manager at Ps & Gs church in Edinburgh and works as a freelance event manager. She has previously worked in the arts in New York and London - including the handbag department at Christie’s and in the Civil Service where her final role was in the Coronation team.

Susana joined the Evangelical Alliance in September as the 2024-25 Scotland associate on the graduate scheme, after completing her undergraduate degree in French and Modern History at the University of St Andrews. Susana is passionate about Christians engaging well with politics and is looking forward to working with the Scotland team, meeting with church members, and getting involved in advocacy work. Originally from Northern Ireland, Susana is now enjoying settling into life in Glasgow with her husband Gregor.