Our staff
Our team bring together a wealth of skills.
Working closely with counterparts in our sister organisation, the Malawi Scotland Partnership, committed SMP staff members bring together a wealth of skills, experience and perspectives. Our Team is also periodically enriched by colleagues who join on fixed-term contracts and internships, as part of university courses.
Stuart Brown
Chief Executive
stuart@scotland-malawipartnership.org
Stuart joined the staff of the Scotland Malawi Partnership (SMP) in August 2018 as Deputy CEO. He had previously volunteered on the SMP’s Board for 4 years. He was Interim CEO Jan-Dec 2023 and appointed Chief Executive in December ’23.
Whilst working with GALVmed (Global Alliance for Livestock Veterinary Medicines), for 10 years, Stuart had the privilege of listening to smallholder farmers and pastoralists in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia speak of their priorities. For a decade, Stuart led on Communications with think-tank, the Royal Society of Edinburgh and has been a BBC Radio Journalist and Highschool English Teacher.
Married with one daughter, he is the author of “Mma Ramotswe’s Cookbook” and enjoys, cooking, reading, traveling, cycling, and walking.
Chad Morse
Deputy Chief Executive
chad@scotland-malawipartnership.org
Chad joined the SMP team in August 2022 as the Youth & Schools Officer. In February 2023 he took up the Interim Deputy CEO position to assist the SMP after the departure of the previous CEO. He now leads in the preparation and delivery, along side the rest of the SMP team, of the many hybrid events held throughout the year.
Chad lived in Malawi for twenty years where he taught primary school and later served as head teacher until he and his family moved to Scotland in July 2020. While in Malawi, Chad was an active member of the Mountain Club of Malawi and the Malawi Wildlife and Environmental Society.
Chad and his wife try to escape in their campervan as much as possible at the weekends in order to do some hiking and explore the Scottish 'bush'. In April 2022, they completed the West Highland Way Challenge and the Rob Roy Way in 2023, each in four days, for Macmillian Cancer Support. The blisters are almost healed and they are focusing on the next big walk!
Revia Bamusi
Finance Officer
finance@scotland-malawipartnership.org
Revia joined the Scotland Malawi Partnership in March 2025. Born and raised in Lilongwe, Malawi, she holds a Bachelor of Accountancy from Exploits University. Before moving to Glasgow in December 2024 to join her husband, she spent 11 years as a Finance Officer at the National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA).
Beyond finance, Revia is a skilled florist and events decorator. She also has strong ties to Malawi’s farming community through her agro-dealer business. Passionate about gardening, farming, hiking, and community engagement, she is excited to contribute to SMP’s mission.
Dorothea Nelson
Administration and Membership Officer
dorothea@scotland-malawipartnership.org
Dorothea joined in January 2023 as Administration and Membership Officer having worked in various administrative roles for several charities and latterly as office manager at Christ Church Morningside.
Not originally from Scotland, Dorothea has lived and worked in South Africa, Germany and Switzerland before coming to Scotland over twenty years ago. Growing up in various countries and speaking different languages has emphasised for her what links us rather than what keeps us apart.
After a house move Dorothea is delighted to now have a garden to design and grow flowers and - hopefully - vegetables in.
Ian William Mitchell
Youth & Schools Officer
mitch@scotland-malawipartnership.org
Mitch joined the team in August 2023 and is available for any queries regarding Youth and School involvement in Malawi, especially Partnerships between groups in Scotland and Malawi.
Having recently retired from teaching Physics in Fife for over 30 years, he has been heavily involved in the school partnership between Beath HS and Mapanga PS/Njale PS in Malawi. Having visited the Malawi schools three times, he is aware of the positive impact of partnerships.
Away from all things Malawi, Mitch is involved with Age Grade Rugby and volunteers with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Nasim Charmaine Vadalia
Communications and Engagement officer
nasim@scotland-malawipartnership.org
Nasim joined the Scotland Malawi Partnership in February 2025 as a Communications & Engagement Officer. Originally from Malawi, she grew up in both Lilongwe and Blantyre before moving to Scotland, where she is now based.
She holds a Master’s degree in Digital Marketing from the University of Strathclyde and has over six years of experience in communications and marketing within Malawi’s tourism and hospitality industry. Nasim has also been actively involved in community initiatives, including supporting women entrepreneurs through financial literacy training and youth mentorship.
Beyond work, Nasim has a love for nature, museums, and exploring history. She enjoys taking long walks on dry days, appreciating the beauty of her surroundings and finding inspiration in the places she visits
Lilly Purich
Intern
Lilly is currently studying for a Master’s in Comparative Education and International Development at the University of Edinburgh. Originally from Chicago, she brings five years of teaching experience to the role.
During her internship, Lilly will be working to complete a placement-based dissertation examining how Scottish educators address the Learning for Sustainability curriculum.
Outside of work, Lilly enjoys spending time with her two cats, Nessie and Saber and discovering new restaurants around Edinburgh.