Joanna MacDonald commenced her role of Interim Chief Officer in December 2024.
Joanna’s previous role was Deputy Chief Social Work Adviser at Scottish Government where she was responsible for leading a wide-ranging portfolio including the portfolio for children and families, supporting the Chief Social Work Adviser with development and implementation of national policy, provision of professional social work advice within Scottish Government and nationally and advising on the development of the National Care Service and National Social Work Agency.
Joanna joined Scottish Government in April 2021 coming from her previous role as Chief Officer in Argyll & Bute HSCP.
Joanna has a 30 year career working in both Local Authorities and NHS Board. She has held a number of senior positions including Director of Adult Social Care in NHS Highland and chaired a range of national groups including Social Work Scotland’s Adult Social Care Committee.