Board Members

Lorraine O'Shea
Chair
From Colinton Village Events Group to a founding member of Colinton Village Enterprise, Lorraine has championed community life for many years. Together with fellow Trustees, she is creating a Hub for future generations.

Pam Wardell
Vice Chair
Pam taught drama at Firrhill High School in the '70s, retiring to Colinton after a career in BBC Radio Scotland as Drama Producer. She specialises in bringing ideas and people together to lend their creative talents to CVE.

Kim Anderson
Trustee
Kim is a property manager who mostly lives in her campervan with her dogs Bear & Ruby, and her cat Meme. She enjoys being outdoors and exploring the UK with friends and family.

Amanda Easton
Trustee
Mandy has been a dedicated committee member since day one and spent many years as the face of Colinton Arts. When not planning her next European city break, you'll find her hiking in the Pentlands or out on the golf course.

Jennie Louden
Trustee
Jennie is a professional textile artist, specialising in dolls which are sewn by hand and machine. She exhibits, teaches and has work in collections both in the UK and further afield. Jennie is also a member of Colinton Community Council.

Elise Anderson
Trustee
Elise is a small animal vet in general practice in East Lothian. In her free time you might catch her climbing or mountain biking in the Pentlands with her young family.

Julie Johnson
Trustee
Julie worked for 20 years at Standard Life and Aberdeen Investments as an accountant and now work two mornings a week at the Wilson Property Group in the village.