Graham Boyack, Director
Graham is responsible for developing Scottish Mediation’s strategic direction and delivering its plans. He is accountable to the Board and manages the staff team.
Prior to joining the SM he has worked in a number of third sector organisations. Having no experience in mediation prior to joining the organisation, he has now successfully undertaken training in mediation.
Contact Graham: graham.boyack@scottishmediation.org.uk
Clare Jackson, Project Coordinator
Clare’s work is focused on handling calls, referrals and case management for the Scottish Mediation Helpline. She is responsible for ensuring that there are accurate records of mediation outcomes and assisting in the research, evaluation and reporting of projects. Clare also manages all membership records and plays a key role in organising the annual conference.
Contact Clare: clare@scottishmediation.org.uk
May Millward, Project Officer
May’s main focus is on the promotion and development of mediation in the third sector across Scotland. May has a background in HR and workplace mediation and is a volunteer for Diabetes Scotland.
Contact May: may@scottishmediation.org.uk
Heather Zajac, Project Officer – Practice & Training
Heather’s role is to support the advancement of mediation in Scotland and the delivery of our strategic plan. To develop schemes which uphold mediation practice standards as well as develop and commission training which supports the excellence in the practice of mediation.
Heathers passion is to lead developments in policy and practice relating to learning and development. She is an experienced trainer and demonstrated a history of working in youth development, homelessness and non-profit organisations as well as a published author specialising in Resilience.
Contact Heather: heather@scottishmediation.org.uk
Mallory Hybl, Peer Mediation Coordinator
Mallory’s role in the Scottish Mediation team is to work with our trained team of panel members to deliver peer mediation training to pupils and educators in schools across Scotland. She then supports the newly trained Peer Mediators and Peer Mediation Advisors to ensure sustainable peer mediation services are established within their schools.
Mallory’s background is in global mental health, and she is incredibly passionate about children and young people’s mental health and rights. She finds the conflict resolution and communication skills learned in peer mediation to be vital for young people’s ability to be in relationship with others, thrive, and hopefully create a more peaceful Scotland for all.
Contact Mallory: mallory@scottishmediation.org.uk