MEET THE CONSULTANTS

Our associates are our greatest asset. The Melting Pot Consultancy draws on a network of specialists with deep expertise across social enterprise, community development, public sector reform, organisational change, and more.  

We don’t deploy the same people on every project. We take time to understand your challenge and match the right expertise, experience, and perspective to it. Here is a flavour of who you might work with.

  • Cleo Goodman
    Cleo works with charities, social enterprises, campaigns, think tanks and public sector institutions to drive change towards a more equal and democratic Scotland.
  • Kate Harcus
    Kate is a natural facilitator and enjoys meeting people, building rapport and then utilising her knowledge of situations or opportunities to create links that are mutually beneficial to all parties involved.
  • Katie Paterson
    Katie Paterson
    Katie is a communications specialist and makes comms easy, fun and effective for you. She has 12 years' experience in comms & marketing, specialising in physical activity, the outdoors and healthy eating.
  • Keira Oliver
    Keira holds over 20 years of experience in government, facilitation and social research, in areas such as organisational transformation, public service reform, children & families.
  • Jess Gildener
    Jess Gildener
    Jess is a warm, pragmatic facilitator supporting individuals, organisations and communities to turn ideas into action and make sense of the complexity they’re working with.
  • Tricia Okin
    Tricia Okin
    Tricia is a user centred designer who works with nonprofits and businesses to design services with their communities.
  • Lynn Houmdi
    Lynn Houmdi
    Lynn Houmdi is the founder of Flexible Working Scotland (FWS), a movement and social enterprise working to make fair, flexible work the norm in Scotland.
  • Jennifer Richmond
    Jeni joined the team in 2011. Previously Chief Operating Officer, she’s now a part-time associate, helping out with finance, HR and compliance.
  • Lucinda Jeffery
    Lucinda Jeffrey
    Lucinda of Roseberry Marketing has been responsible for our brand and marketing strategy.
  • Hannah Clinch
    Hannah is a designer working in a community and social enterprise context to develop sustainable, place-based solutions to complex challenges.
  • Alex Hilliam
    Alex is a highly experienced social researcher, behaviour change specialist and facilitator, focusing on supporting organisations to develop and evaluate change projects and programmes.
  • Alison Manners
    Alison helps Purpose-Led Teams and Professionals Realise their Strengths for Performance & Impact