SAMH
Kenny Stewart is a seasoned professional in public affairs, communications, and policy development, currently serving as the Head of Public Affairs and Communications at SAMH since August 2023. Previously, Kenny was the Principal (Head of) - Policy for the Equality and Human Rights Commission, where responsibilities included leading policy initiatives and engaging with the Scottish Government and Parliament. Kenny also held significant leadership roles, including Chair and Trustee at Africa on the Ball, and served as Assistant Director at The Open University, overseeing communications and public affairs in Scotland. Notably, Kenny managed government relations for Glasgow 2014 Limited, where achievements included pioneering a human rights policy for mega sporting events. Kenny's earlier roles at Skills Development Scotland and learndirect scotland focused on policy development and organizational support for SMEs. Educational background includes a Master's Degree in Development Management and an LLM in Human Rights Law, along with an MA (Hons) in Politics.
SAMH
SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) is Scotland's national mental health charity. With one in four of us experiencing a mental health problem each year, the work of SAMH is crucial to Scotland's well-being. We have been working to promote mental health in Scotland since 1923. Our services are built upon our belief that people with mental health problems should be ambitious about their futures. One of the ways we do this is by supporting people into work and in partnership with employers supporting workplace wellbeing initiatives. For more information on working with us please visit www.samh.org.uk or contact us at enquire@samh.org.uk. Thank you.