Our Team

Fiona Drouet

Founder and CEO

Fiona Drouet MBE is the founder and CEO of the Scottish charity, EmilyTest. At 18 years of age, her daughter Emily took her own life after being subjected to a relentless campaign of physical, psychological and sexual abuse by a fellow student while living and studying at university. Emily’s tragic death was the result of a series of preventable failures.

Since, EmilyTest has been successfully campaigning to raise awareness of Gender Based Violence (GBV) and stimulate change in policy, professional practice, intervention and support in Scottish education. Working closely with the Scottish Government, Universities, Colleges, Police Scotland, UCU and the third sector, Fiona continues to guide the sector towards safer campuses for all students to live, work and study.

Funded by the Scottish Government, EmilyTest has developed the world’s first evidence-based GBV Charter for Colleges and Universities. The first Charter of its kind, it is intended to serve as a key driver in encouraging institutions to continually strive for excellence in the field of GBV prevention and intervention. Ensuring equal opportunity for every student, regardless of the university they study in.

Kara Stewart - Training & Project Development Manager

As the Training & Project Development Manager at EmilyTest, Kara leads the coordination, development, and delivery of the charity’s training programmes, and collaborates with sector partners to advance both internal and external training resources.  She also oversees charity projects, including the GBV Charter and Panel Assessment process.

Amy McLaren - GBV Charter Officer (Scotland) 

With a background in the delivery of Gender Based Violence funding and policy, Amy works with institutions throughout Scotland to support them in achieving the EmilyTest Charter Award, improving gender-based violence prevention, intervention and support at their institutions. Alongside the Charter team Amy delivers learning and events to institutions who are part of the EmilyTest Network.   

Claire Kish - GBV Charter Officer (Scotland) 

With a background in research, focused on gendered online harassment, Claire works with institutions throughout Scotland to support them in achieving the EmilyTest Charter and continually improving gender-based violence prevention, intervention and support. As part of the Charter team Claire also delivers learning and events and has worked on additional EmilyTest projects. 

Bethany Whitaker - GBV Charter Officer (England)

Since joining the EmilyTest team in Spring 2025, Beth has worked on the England GBV Charter Pilot which saw the creation of an England-specific GBV Charter. Leading the charity’s expansion into England as the first England GBV Officer at EmilyTest, she works with institutions to create best practice in the sector for prevention, intervention and support on GBV and assists institutions in gaining the GBV Charter Award. 

Amy McCann - Project Assistant 

As one of EmilyTest’s Project Assistants, Amy supports a range of key projects, including the GBV Sticker Project, GBV Support Cards, GBV Charter Assessment Panels, invoicing and finance, and the organisation of the Annual GBV Charter Conference. She also contributes to the development of promotional materials, newsletters, and website updates. 

Seana Watt - Project Assistant 

As a Project Assistant at EmilyTest, Seana supports a range of initiatives across the organisation. Her work includes coordinating with Panellists reviewing institutions’ submissions for the GBV Charter, supporting the delivery and development of EmilyTest’s training programmes, managing the charity’s social media accounts and leading on the ‘Empower’ campaign.   

Poppy Gerrard-Abbott - Research & Policy