Hi, I’m Mairi, Vice President of Diversity and Wellbeing.
Originally from the Outer Hebrides, I moved to Glasgow when I was 19 to study at this college doing my HND in Law, progressing onto doing my degree, and then post graduate degree. Now, almost 10 years later, I'm back here doing Professional Cookery!
I left law behind a few years back, but I continue to use my skills in my volunteering role as a Panel Member for Children's Hearings Scotland. I also work for a national chronic pain charity, Pain Concern, as an Outreach Worker and Pain Educator. Having ongoing lived experienced of chronic pain, I believe we are the best advocates for those in pain every day. This relates closely of what motivated to go for this role as Vice President for Wellbeing and Diversity. I believe we can all learn from one another.
It all starts with a chat, so if you see me, please come and say hi. I’m here to listen and help the best I can.
Contact Mairi
mairi.mcwilliams@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
My Aims:
1 To promote chronic pain awareness for those students living with pain everyday & those who care for them.
2 Advocate for students who feel they are not being heard.
3 Promote respect for different beliefs and increase services for marginalised students.