Meet the Team

Board of Directors

Kimi Jolly

Founder | Executive Director | Project Manager

Kimi’s main interest lies in Human Rights and Cultural Competence advocacy in civil society. She has extensive experience managing and coordinating projects and campaigns that address issues affecting East and Southeast Asian Diaspora and Migrant communities in Scotland and UK. Kimi’s past work also involves project coordinating the first UK-wide support and reporting service helpline ‘On Your Side, race equality campaigns and advocacy work involving the BBC, iTV, and the Guardian, as well as contributing to research and policy advocacy for ESEA refugees and asylum seekers in Scotland.

Aileen Lees

Board Director

Aileen is focused on community building through organising events, workshops and activities for ESEA people across Scotland. She has extensive experience in policy and advocacy, as well as advising on diversity and inclusion for organisations. She has also previously supported ESEA migrants and women.

Annie Garrigan

Board Director

Annie is a registered Psychotherapist working in the education sector and in private practice. As an advocate of anti-oppressive practice, her approach considers the wider social context of the experience of human suffering. This has informed her knowledge of intergenerational trauma and the impact of oppression on the mind and the body. By being part of East and Southeast Asia Scotland, she is able to collaborate at a wider community level and create awareness of the mental health challenges faced by marginalised groups and support policy for enduring change for new generations. She also holds positions as an external EDI Advisor and an EDI champion to Further and Higher education institutions.