Elaine Ford
Candidate for Dumbarton
Elaine has lived and worked in Scotland since 1987, joining the Liberal Democrats in 2015 becoming an active campaigner and local Lib Dem party office bearer for Membership Development.
Before her retiral in 2024, Elaine worked in education for 22 years as a student support manager in a secondary school.
Prior to that, she worked as an administrator for an international fine art auctioneer and a national heritage charity. Since her retiral, Elaine is working towards completing a BA (Hons) Art and Humanities Degree with the Open University (majoring in Creative Writing). In her spare time, Elaine volunteers as a TEFL teacher, supporting Ukrainian children who have settled in Scotland with their conversational English. She is also safeguarding officer for her local Scottish Episcopal church. She enjoys baking, cycling, walking and is a keen amateur photographer.
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