The Executive Committee

Our Executive Committee are elected to take decisions on the day-to-day and strategic running of the GYC. It consists of seven positions; Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Finance and Events Officer, Policy and Public Affairs Officer, Campaigns Officer and Communications and Outreach Officer. The Executive is elected at our Annual General Meeting that usually takes place in early Autumn. Youth Councillors who have attended three meetings are permitted to vote and stand for election.

Current Executive

Below are the current members of the Executive Committee.

Chair

Name: Danny Raja
Contact Email:
gycchair@outlook.com
Description of role:
Responsible for the leadership of the organisation and the strategic direction of the GYC, along with overseeing the work of the Executive. the chair is also the key liaison with stakeholders, partner organisations, elected representatives, and Glasgow Life

Vice Chair

Name: Ellie Craig
Contact Email:
gycvicechair@outlook.com
Description of role:
Fills in as Chair when needed, responsible for membership and conduct. Also ensures equality and social justice are at the heart of everything that the GYC does.

Secretary

Name: Hayden Atkin
Contact Email:
gycsecretary@outlook.com
Description of role:
Responsible for the day to day secretarial duties required within the GYC.

Finance and Events Officer

Name: Catherine Mackie
​Contact Email:
gycfinanceandevents@outlook.com
Description of role:
Responsible for managing our finances and fundraising. Also responsible for leading on all GYC events.

Policy and Public affairs
Officer

Name: Emily Harle
Contact Email:
gycppa@outlook.com
Description of role:
Responsible for the political side of the GYC, ensuring that our policies are relevant to young Glaswegians.

Campaigns Officer

Name: Sophie Reid
Contact Email:
gyccampaigns@outlook.com
Description of role:
​Responsible for organising and leading on all GYC campaigns and supporting Members with local campaigns and projects.

Communications and Outreach Officer

Name: Matthew Bellingham
Contact Email:
gyccommsandoutreach@outlook.com
Description of role:
Responsible for the publicity of the GYC through our social media and our website, as well as ensuring that the work and existence of the GYC is well known throughout the city.