Public Leadership

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.

Based in Stockport, Andy attends Ivy Church, where he serves as an Elder and Trustee. Specialising in operations and strategy throughout his career, he also runs a coaching business, providing 121 coaching and business consulting in areas of personal development, leadership, marketing, and business growth. He has a passion for seeing emerging leaders grow into their God-given assignment for the sake of the Kingdom across the world. Andy also enjoys staying active in the great outdoors, fancy coffee shops, and exploring new places with his wife and their little boy.

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.

Rani Joshi lives in London and leads our South Asian Forum. Coming from a Hindu Gujarati background, Rani found faith in 2012 through an encounter with the Holy Spirit. She studied marketing and media and spent over 15 years in marketing working for various industries and businesses. Whether initiating a singles ministry in her church for those seeking community, contributing to the Race Equality Advisory Group for the Diocese of Coventry, serving for several years as part of the prayer ministry team or on the Parochial Church Council and deanery synod in her church, Rani has a heart to serve and draw people closer to Jesus. Rani is also involved in a prophetic mentoring group and mentors with Rise Women’s Network.

Passionate about sharing her faith, Rani launched ‘Couch Conversations with Rani’, a podcast aiming to normalise being brown and a follower of Jesus. Outside of her roles, Rani enjoys writing poetry, reading, traveling, being creative, growing vegetables, appreciating good music and food, and connecting with others to hear their stories.