Isabella Gastel Alejandre (she/they)

The state of the world, in particular hurtling into a climate crisis, feels suffocating. Politics seems to me to be one of the strongest ways to make meaningful change and the Scottish Greens is the only party showing real commitment to tackling issues.

Witnessing and being part of the branch committee, a group of hard working and motivated people, has been really fulfilling. I'd like to continue to contribute to the smooth running of the branch by standing for a committee position.

As current Edinburgh Branch Clerk, I manage email accounts, take minutes at branch and committee meetings, and support the branch co-conveners. This practical experience means I will be able to jump straight back into the role.

Further experience on university committees such as Dirty Weekenders (conservation volunteering society), Permaculture Gardening Society, and Slurp (student action on homelessness society) support me with knowledge of how to work as a team and inner workings of committees.

I am organised and have a keen attention to detail, key attributes for this role.