Council member

Satwat is the Chief Executive of One Parent Families Scotland (OPFS). OPFS is the leading charity working with single parent families in Scotland providing expert advice, practical support and campaigning with parents to make their voices heard to change the systems, policies and attitudes that disadvantage single parent families. She is currently leading OPFS’ work on how we can help Keep The Promise in Scotland. 

Satwat has more than 30 years’ experience in the voluntary and public sector in Scotland and England, working in the fields of equalities, education, employability, economic development/regeneration and early years and childcare. 

Since joining OPFS in 2011, she has been a member of several commissions and advisory groups including the Commission for Childcare Reform and the Scottish Government’s Social Renewal Advisory Board.  She is currently a member of the Just Transition Commission.