Catriona has worked as an architect, project manager, builder and educator across Africa, Asia, The Americas and Europe. She primarily works with communities; teaching design and construction skills through practice, to enable people to build more sustainably. Her approach is to use natural materials and to build on traditional skills to create buildings and places that are appropriate for the 21st century.

Catriona trained as an architect at Cambridge University and The Bartlett (UCL).

Catriona first came across the Sun Screen IT Foundation when she worked with them to design and build the Nehemiah Computer Lab, Kuntoloh, Sierra Leone.

Alia is the CEO of Asha Neighbourhood Centre, an outstanding grassroots charity that has been serving the community in Leeds for 40 years. Since its founding in 1985, Asha has played a crucial role in providing essential services to meet the needs of diverse women and their families

Alia is deeply passionate about the charity sector and has dedicated 25 years to working in this field, acquiring extensive experience in advocacy and collaboration with diverse communities. She brings 20 years of management and leadership experience, which has equipped her to lead teams and projects that generate meaningful change. Through her work, Alia has developed strong skills in community engagement, programme development, and resource management, enabling her to effectively lead initiatives that promote social change and improve the lives of those she serves.

Alia is dedicated to building a resilient civil society that values diversity and prioritises sustainability. She focuses on creating local solutions tailored to the needs of vulnerable communities. Alia is deeply committed to promoting equity and diversity, Alia's commitment to fostering diversity and inclusivity is evident, as a finalist in the Equity and Diversity category at the Yorkshire Businesswomen’s Awards in 2024 and 2026. With over two decades of experience, she has worked tirelessly to achieve gender equality and empower girls and women through initiatives in youth work, community development, public health, and the elimination of violence against women and girls. Her goal is to advocate for marginalised voices, ensuring they have access to improved healthcare, quality education, and job opportunities by addressing the digital gender divide. Alia has been a UN Women UK delegate participant at CSW69 for the 69th session in 2025 and more recently in 2026 for CSW70 for the 70TH session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, dedicated to Gender Equality and focusing on access and ensuring justice for all women and girls.

In addition to her volunteer work as a UN Women UK advocate and trustee for Sun Screen IT, Alia is also an integrative psychotherapist and counsellor who is dedicated to making therapy more inclusive and equitable for everyone. She focuses particularly on addressing eco-anxiety in the context of the current environmental crisis, which affects mental health, well-being, and livelihoods both in the UK and around the world. Her primary goal is to ensure that therapy is accessible to marginalised communities that may face barriers to seeking help.
Alia is passionate about promoting environmental and social justice. She believes that sustainable development should have a lasting impact and that improvements in people's lives must be accessible to everyone, not just a privileged few.

Alia completed her BSc, undergraduate studies in Environmental Science and Environmental Policy in London. During her studies, she had the incredible opportunity to participate in a placement in Sri Lanka, where she conducted research for her thesis on “Tropical Deforestation.” She later earned a Master’s degree in Development Studies in Leeds, which prepared her to work within communities and serve as a catalyst for socio-economic empowerment. Additionally, Alia completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy to become a professionally registered psychotherapist in private practice.

Over the years, Alia has served as a Trustee, Director, and Board Member for several charities. Through this involvement, she has made a significant impact in empowering women and communities through various initiatives. Her work has focused on economic empowerment, building resilience, and enhancing overall well-being, providing her with incredibly fulfilling experiences. Alia enjoys nature, visits green spaces, and loves to learn about world history and culture. She has been fortunate to travel the world.

One of her favourite quotes:
‘I raise my voice not so I can shout but so that those without a voice can be heard’.

Malala Yousafzai (Pakistani activist for female education & youngest Nobel Prize laureate

Steven is a Solutions Architect at Cutter Group, a leading supplier of virtualised desktop and server infrastructure computing solutions. In his 13 years at Cutter, he has also held roles as Senior Systems Engineer and EUC Specialist.


Steven is a champion of End User Computing technologies and uses his wealth of experience in delivering sustainable and effective IT solutions globally – in helping to deliver Sun Screen IT’s projects in Ghana, Sierra Leone, & beyond.


With Sustainable Technology at the heart of Sun Screen IT’s mission – Steven’s knowledge and experience are invaluable to our social impact and Education outcomes.