We are hiring: Policy Officer
18 April 2025
Prof Sir Geoff Palmer is ELREC Honorary President.
He became the first black professor in Scotland in 1989 and then a Professor Emeritus after his retirement in 2005.
In 2014 he was knighted with New Year Honours.
Jamaican Honorary Consul. Chancellor of the Heriot- Watt University. Jamaican Commander of Distinction. Chair of Edinburgh Council’s Slavery Colonialism Group. Chair of University’s Colonialism and Race Group.
Board of Directors
Member of the Scottish Parliament, businessman and community activist, involved in various organisations.
Co-Chair; Convenor – Volunteer Subcommittee
Involved in the Board of other organisations. Skills in funding, mediation, governance and others.
Vice Chair
Ex councillor of Edinburgh Council and long standing community activist.
Company Secretary
IT Project Manager by profession. Involved with other organisations such as Scottish Indian Arts Forum, Mela, Edinburgh Hindu Mandir and Edinburgh Diwali.
Treasurer
Councillor for the West Lothian Council. Involved as a Board member of different charitable organisations, both in Scotland and Africa.
Foysol Choudhury MBE MSP has been part of ELREC since his teens when he volunteered with us. He has always had an interest in community and charity work and has been an advocate of equality for over 30 years. He has served ELREC in many capacities but currently he holds the position of Chair.
Ex councillor of Edinburgh Council and long standing community activist.
An IT Consultant actively involved in community engagement in Edinburgh & Scotland since 2002. Also, currently President of Edinburgh Diwali, Chair BEMIS .
In past he has been the Secretary of Edinburgh Hindu Mandir and President of Scottish Indian Arts Forum.
Councillor for the West Lothian Council. Involved as a Board member of different charitable organisations, both in Scotland and Africa.
Willing to serve the community with experience and knowledge.
Involved in the Board of other organisations. Skills in funding, mediation, governance and others.
Ms Jessica (Zonghong) Yang is originally from Beijing, China. She moved to the UK in 2000.
Co-Founder/Director of Sunoh Scotland, Scotland’s largest Asian radio station.
A board member of the Pakistan society of Edinburgh and board member of Edinburgh MELA.
Former City of Edinburgh Councillor who held numerous positions in the Council, including Leader, Lord Provost and Convener of Transport and Environment Committee.
Saad Nazir is a dedicated and passionate board member of ELREC, with a deep-seated drive to create positive social change, Saad leverages his experience and unwavering dedication to support initiatives that advocate for marginalised communities, encourage inclusive dialogue, and develop strategies to dismantle systemic racism.
Savita Purran is a Information Services professional at Heriot watt University. She is trained in Hindustani Classical Music and promotes Healthy and active lifestyle for Asian Community. She has played active Role in performing and coordinating cultural events for Indian Diaspora With Organisations like- Indian Consulate, Edinburgh Mela, Edinburgh Diwali, SIAF, NKS and Milan.
