Dr Hannah Grist

• Appointment term: May 2023 - May 2027
• Appointed via Scottish Minister
• Committee membership: Resources Committee
• Committee Convener: Not applicable
• External representation: Chair - Equalities Advisory Group (EAG), Cairngorms Upland Advisory Group (CUAG) 

Hannah Grist is Lecturer in Socio-Environmental Systems at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), and Deputy Programme Director at the University of Edinburgh MSc in Environmental Management and Protection. Hannah is a researcher in ecology and the environment, with experience in conservation and climate change. She has a strong background in science communication, stakeholder engagement and citizen science and is interested in how people create, learn and benefit from scientific knowledge and understanding. 

Hannah is driven by building positive relationships as a member of the board to connect and protect our landscapes and rural communities. A keen mountain wanderer, Hannah is passionate about the nature and heritage of the Cairngorms. 

Register of interests: 

Category 1: Remuneration 

• Employed as Lecturer in Socio-Environmental Systems at Scottish Rural College (SRUC), Higher Education Institute (HEI)
• Occasional work as a consultant, research and impact. 

Category 2: Other roles 

• Member of Young Academy of Scotland, Royal Society of Edinburgh, contributing to policy-relevant projects.
• Researcher at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), leading projects including Rural and Environment Science and Analytical Services (RESAS) funded work for Scottish Government around protected areas. 

Category 3: Contracts 

• Contributing expert on a Scotland's Rural College bid to the participatory tender issued by the Park Authority

Category 4: Election expenses 

• None 

Category 5: Houses, land and buildings 

• None 

Category 6: Interest in shares and securities 

• None 

Category 7: Gifts and hospitality 

• None 

Category 8: Non-financial interests 

• None 

Category 9: Close family members 

• None