In this section of the website you can meet some of the staff team who work with Partners for Inclusion and hear a little bit about them and what motivates them within their individual roles.
Sharon joined Partners in February 2024 and says from day one she has felt so welcome, and her colleagues have been very patient while she has been learning the ropes.
Sharon was working in a GP Surgery for the last 10 years prior to joining Partners.
Sharon is enjoying getting to know the people we support when they pop in now and then to visit. Sharon’s weekends are spent with family and friends, she has 2 grandchildren who keep her on her toes, she loves up cycling furniture, diy, and gardening.
Michele Munro (Director of Support Services)
I have been working with the Partners for Inclusion Group since May 2011. In this time I have been both Service Leader and Senior Service Leader in Just Connections and then was successful in being appointed as Director in September 2014.
Prior to joining The PFI Group I had worked with C-Change Scotland for over 8 years as a Service Leader. I then moved location and worked in a residential service in the North East of England for 2 years. The experience in England was very interesting and it made me realise that I wanted to work in the way I had previously; in a very focussed and person centred way hence me joining PFI.
I come from a nursing background having spent a number of years living in the Scottish Borders where I undertook my nurse training. Since qualifying I have worked for various third sector organisations supporting adults with learning disabilities and mental health issues.
When not working I spend my time with family and friends, reading, doing the odd bit of baking and trying to learn the banjo. I also have a little Bichon Frise called Huxley (named after Aldous Huxley). The day I bought Huxley I had two names in mind; thankfully the Sheryl Crow song “Run Baby Run” kept repeating in my head with the line “the day Aldous Huxley died” or he would have been Bailey!
Rod joined the team in June 2024 as the Director of Central Services. Rod brings a wealth of experience to the table, with 20 years in the military followed by a successful 18-year career in the commercial world boardroom, and he has stepped into the role as CEO.
Rod’s extensive background in the service sector, including commercial cleaning, ventilation hygiene, and international paper & packaging, has seen him excel in multiple Managing Director roles. He has a proven track record of streamlining processes and maximising system utilisation, freeing up valuable time for team members to focus on their core responsibilities.
Rod is passionate about fostering a strong organisational culture with a clear vision and values. He has implemented successful projects across previous businesses to help teams understand their purpose and find meaning in their work.
Over the course of his career, Rod has championed the use of technology to streamline operations, particularly within remote workforces. He spearheaded the development of custom applications to simplify work processes for geographically dispersed teams.
Beyond work , Rod is a former international biathlete and long-distance runner. He continues to be an avid cyclist, clocking around 300 miles per week and competing in races around Scotland. When he’s not cycling, you might find him walking his dog, Nala, or enjoying some well-deserved travel, often with his trusty bike in tow!
Gamal joined PFI in Dec 2023 and leads the finance and information technology functions.
Gamal co-ordinates and monitors the financial health, business planning, Board and committee reporting and providing business support to colleagues in the Senior Management Team.
As a care and support provider there are many challenges in the sector as well as an increasing demand for PFI services.
Together as a finance team we forecast and plan ahead plus ensure the Trustees, stakeholders and staff receive high quality reports, policies and information to enable PFI to grow and provide first class support services.
Gamal has many years experience in housing Association finance and across the not for profit and commercial sectors, most at a senior level, is a fully qualified Accountant and holds an honours degree from the University of Dundee.
Gamal also holds an ILM Level 9 certificate in Leadership and Management and Chairs the staffing sub-committee for a Glasgow based housing association.
In his spare time he enjoys tennis and some outdoor life, having managed to cycle the West Highland Way and to Corrour and is known for his liking of fresh coffee which is handy since the office is minutes away from Kilmarnock town centre.
I have worked for Partners for Inclusion since February 2001, one of the good things about working here is the people we support who have been very patient with me while I learned “the job”.
Having worked in this sector for nearly 20 years, I have learned so much through my time here. I love the fact that people’s expectations have grown and they know only too well what they want, need and deserve from their support. We are all equal and should always remind ourselves of this fact.
