Alison is a Development specialist who has spent the last ten+ years working for “American Friends” groups, specifically for European arts organizations. Most recently, she divided her time between Royal Oak Foundation and American Friends of the Louvre. She also freelances for the American Friends of the Mauritshuis (Hague) and American Friends of SMK (Copenhagen). She is a proud, rare-breed Manhattanite with a BA from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. 

Audrey curates NTSUSA’s social media and assists with administration, communications and website operations. They hold a BA in history from Brandeis University and are passionate about preserving and teaching the past for the enrichment of generations to come. Audrey appreciates all things gothic and fantastical, and holds a particular love for NTSUSA’s many castles and enchanting gardens such as Culzean Castle and Falkland Palace.

Caroline spearheads membership and annual fund initiatives, including Clan partnerships. Previously, she has worked for the Huntington Theatre, The University of South Carolina’s Center for the Arts and The School for the Museum of Fine Arts. Caroline earned an M.Sc. in Film Studies from the University of Edinburgh. Her ultimate travel goal is to visit Fair Isle, to learn about the knitting technique and pet a Shetland pony.

Kirstin is responsible for implementing all aspects of NTSUSA’s mission, from strategic partnerships and fundraising to Board development and grants management. Kirstin, who previously worked at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and the Nantucket Historical Association, is a graduate of Smith College and holds an M.Sc. in historic preservation from the University of Pennsylvania. Her favorite National Trust for Scotland property is Hill House, and she can’t wait to visit St Kilda someday.

Sarah has joined NTSUSA to deliver the annual fundraising gala, A Celebration of Scotland’s Treasures, to develop additional programming in person and virtually, including tours to Scotland, and to foster meaningful partnerships. Sarah brings her experience from the public and private sectors in events, partnership management, member acquisition and retention. She has a BA from the University of Strathclyde. One of Sarah’s favorite Trust Nature Reserve’s is Glencoe and she looks forward to visiting Iona on one of her next trips to Scotland.