Rebekah Ballantyne

Rebekah Ballantyne is currently serving as Health and Wellbeing Officer at Age Scotland since May 2022, contributing to the Healthy Active Ageing Plan and supporting the Health and Wellbeing Manager. Simultaneously, Rebekah is a Course Assistant and Tutor at The University of Edinburgh. Prior experience includes roles at The Scottish Government as a Senior Research Officer, leading projects such as the Scottish Crime and Justice Survey and initiatives on violence against women and girls. Rebekah's academic background features a PhD in Human Geography from The University of Edinburgh, coupled with prior positions as an Academic Tutor, Fieldwork Demonstrator, and Summer School Lecturer, showcasing a commitment to education and research. Additionally, Rebekah holds a Certificate in Counselling Skills from Edinburgh College and has developed strong analytical and project management skills through a series of impactful roles in government and academia.