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.
Get in touch
You can contact the Park Authority board by emailing [email protected] or calling 01479 873 535. Please note that board members are not able to respond on live planning matters.
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
- None
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
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