Chairperson
Dr Ruby Watt was a General Practitioner in Aberdeen for 30 years, retiring from practice in autumn 2016. She was motivated to join the ADA Board as a result of seeing the vital role the organisation played in the recovery journey of patients in her practice. She spends her leisure time walking in Scotland's beautiful countryside. Ruby was previously Vice Chairperson and Chair of the ADA Governance Group.
Vice Chairperson
Elaine Mottram joined the Board in December 2021. After many years in the NHS, Elaine now works freelance as a coach in the area of emotional health and wellbeing as well as in leadership and organisation development. She has volunteered in many different areas including prison visiting, the Children’s Panel and most recently with Samaritans for the last 12 years. Both her freelance work and her volunteering have brought Elaine into contact with those affected by alcohol or drug use. She is Vice Chair of the Board and Chair of the Governance Group.
Board Member
Mark Whittington joined the Board of Trustees in early 2022. He has recently taken the role of Chair of the Finance Group.
