Fiona Burns

Fiona Burns is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the education sector, currently serving as Assistant Director at the Scottish Funding Council since 2000, where leadership encompasses access, inclusion, equality, student interest, and experience. Previous roles at the Scottish Funding Council include Senior Policy Officer, Head of College Funding, and Policy Officer, focusing on education reform, funding allocations, and policy development. Prior to this, Fiona worked as a Research Officer at VisitScotland from 1996 to 2000, contributing research on tourism trends. Fiona holds a Micro-credential in Business Management: Financial Accounting for Non-Financial Roles from The Open University, an MSc in Education from the University of Edinburgh, a BA in Marketing from the University of Stirling, and a Higher National Diploma in Business Administration from West College Scotland.