Irina McLean
Social worker, psychologist, public sector manager
Deputy Representative for Social Policy of the UTC
Deputy Representative for Social Policy of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus.
Background
Over 15 years of experience in healthcare, social policy, and research.
Education: - Master of Psychology — BSPU (2003). - Postgraduate, facilitator and mediator — Robert Gordon University, Scotland (2015). - Master of Social Work — University of Dundee, Scotland (2018). - Research internship "Social Work within Europe" — Malmö University, Sweden (2018). - Bachelor of Business Management in the Public Sector — Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland (2020).
Currently works as a health and social care coordinator at the National Health Service of Scotland. Leads the development of research standards for social services.
Political and civic activity
Since 2021, represents the People's Consulate of Belarus in Scotland.
In 2024, appointed Deputy Representative for Social Policy of the UTC. Coordinates the Cabinet's social initiatives, works on support programmes for Belarusians repressed by the regime.
Member of the Scottish National Party. Heads the West Edinburgh constituency branch. Campaign manager for a candidate for the Scottish Parliament. Member of the Policy Development Commission.