Vicki McDonald currently serves as a Member of the Board of Trustees at Smart Multi Academy Trust since May 2023 and has held the position of Bursar and Clerk to the Governors at Dame Allan's Schools since May 2018. Previous experience includes roles as Advisory Accountant in Large Business at HM Revenue & Customs from October 2016 to May 2018, Senior Audit Manager at UNW LLP from June 2013 to September 2016, Tutor and ICAEW Course Manager at Kaplan Financial from August 2007 to May 2013, and Audit Manager at Deloitte from September 2001 to July 2007. Vicki McDonald holds an ACA qualification from Kaplan Financial, achieving national and regional prizes, and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Management with 2:1 honors from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Early education includes 4 A Levels and 10 GCSEs from Dame Allan's Schools.