Andrew Stevenson - Chief Executive Officer

 Andrew established The Destiny Project with the aim of fostering an environment where individuals of diverse age groups could congregate and exchange knowledge and skills. 

Commencing his career in the realm of youth work in 2012, Andrew honed his expertise in Edinburgh, specialising in the empowerment and holistic development of young adults to enable them to realise their maximum potential. 

His personal interests and areas of engagement encompass horticulture, physical activities such as sports, and various forms of community advocacy.

I’m proud to be part of the Destiny Project as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer and the Volunteer Coordinator.

As a member of the Institute of Leadership and Management and a Veteran, I've gained a lot of experience in being resilient, hardworking, and adaptable. In my career, I've honed my skills in strategic planning, creative problem-solving, and managing teams well.

I'm really dedicated to making our world a better place, especially for the youth. This is what motivates me as a leader and mentor. With my unique blend of experience and passion, I'm ready to help shape a future full of chances and growth for the next generation. 

As a dedicated professional, I derive immense satisfaction from making a positive impact. Being a mother to a highly skilled son from Northern Ireland, I am deeply invested in fostering talent and potential.

I am currently pursuing a career as an English Teacher, a role which I am eager to fulfill and excel in.

The ethos of TDP resonates strongly with me, particularly the emphasis on Dream, Inspire and Achieve. This comprehensive approach represents a beacon of hope capable of transforming the trajectories of countless young individuals, empowering them to realise their aspirations and contribute meaningfully to society.

Hello, I am Maggie, currently serving as the Treasurer for the Destiny Project. My involvement with TDP is driven by a deep desire to bring about a significant, positive impact on the youth of our community.

I am both humbled and thrilled to be part of this organisation!

Outside of work, I derive great pleasure from looking after my two canine companions, Stickeen and Muir. We often embark on rejuvenating hillside excursions together.

I am also a steadfast advocate for mental health awareness, actively working to dissolve societal stigmas and providing daily support to those navigating their own personal challenges.

Greetings, my name is Steve Murphy, also known as Scruffy J Murphy, and I am an active participant in the Destiny Project initiative.

Prior to Andrew's introduction, I was unacquainted with the Destiny Project and its objectives. Upon learning about the project, I was intrigued and felt a strong desire to contribute. Consequently, when Andrew extended an invitation for me to assume the position of Adventure Training Coordinator, I found it to be a both exhilarating and humbling experience.

In this capacity, my responsibilities encompass the identification and coordination of outdoor adventure activities within and beyond our immediate locality, with an emphasis on those operated by local individuals. These endeavours are designed to engage and enrich the lives of the community members who partake in them.

Given my profound passion for the great outdoors, I am eagerly anticipating the opportunity to serve in this role and explore the multitude of adventures that lie ahead.

Hi i am David, I am a youthworker and a trainee assistant  Lead for the Young Ambassadors Program (YAP) 10-15s.

I love football, making a difference and doing my part for children and young people I feel amazing to be apart of TDP.

Hey i am  Garry O'Connor, I am a Former Scottish professional football player. I played for Team such as Hibs ,PeterHead, Birmingham City, Lokomoviv Moscow and Greenock Morton while representing Scotland.

I am really proud to be the Chairperson of The Destiny Project and supporting something that I have deep passion for grow supporting as many people as possible

I am Chloe a mother and student who has incredible leadership qualities. I currently studies Psychology and Sociology at Queen Margaret University. 

I have a real passion for supporting people with their mental health and has interests such as spending time with her daughter as well as maintaining her garden. 

  My name is Wendy Kendall.  I am Board Member Area Coordinator for Edinburgh. 

The Destiny Project has been a huge help toe personally and know it can help others, I have a deep passion for children's mental health. 

My hope is that we can create change so that children, young people and there families who are struggling can get the support they need. I 100% recommend the destiny project.

Sean has over two decades of experience of working with people in the voluntary sector and privately in Scotland, with significant statutory sector partnership work experience including in schools, prisons and healthcare services as well as in sport.  

 He has designed, written and delivered training courses and presentations on a wide variety of topics over recent years, as well as assessment and analysis of  the training needs of  teams or organisations as a 

consultant. 

Sean believes that his (and others')  lived experience of mental health is at least as important as education and professional training.