Gillian Hamilton is a collaborative, values-led leader with a deep commitment to building a fairer Northern Ireland. She has over eighteen years’ experience across the community and public sectors, and currently works as partnership manager at EastSide Partnership, leading elements of both EastSide Greenway and EastSide Learning. Rooted in east Belfast, Gillian is passionate about trauma-informed practice and helping systems work better for those furthest from power. She chairs TIDES Training & Consultancy and plays an active role in the charity Rethinking Conflict. In 2023, she stood as a Green Party NI candidate for Titanic DEA.