Mya Bell joined the Ecas team as our Administrator in December 2025.
We are delighted to welcome Mya to Ecas and asked her about her new role and to share a little about herself.
As you can tell, Mya’s warmth and passion come shining through in all that she does…
A friendly face
‘Hiya, my name is Mya and my role involves supporting the day-to-day operations at Ecas, including processing activity fees, booking transport, and acting as a first point of contact for people accessing the service.
‘While much of my work happens behind the scenes, I strive to help create a welcoming, inclusive environment where service users feel comfortable, supported, and greeted by a friendly face.’
Mya enjoys meeting new group members, learning what draws them to our activities, and helping introduce them to our group leaders, members, and volunteers.
It’s incredibly rewarding to play a part in building connections and helping people rediscover enjoyable and meaningful activities.
Sharing the good news
Mya also really enjoys supporting our Ecas grant funding work which is an important part of her day to day role,
Hearing people’s stories and supporting people to access funding that could make a life-changing difference for them and their families is a privilege. Sharing the good news that a grant has been approved is one of the best parts of my role.
More about Mya’s passion and professional approach
‘I have a strong love of learning and have spent the past few years studying nursing and global health. That period of my life was filled with growth, challenge, and self-discovery.
‘I had the honour of working across hospital settings, providing care and support during deeply vulnerable moments, particularly throughout the COVID-19 pandemic when social interaction and visitors were heavily restricted.’
The person-centred approach I developed during that time with the NHS continues to shape how I work and connect with others.
‘I am particularly passionate about research into LGBTQIA+ rights and sexual and reproductive health. I have volunteered with Waverley Care and the University of Glasgow on the CONUNDRUM project, delivering workshops and conducting interviews to explore the social factors influencing condom and contraception use among young people in Scotland.
‘For my master’s dissertation, I researched homelessness among transgender people in Edinburgh and considered how temporary accommodation can be made more inclusive. I strongly believe that addressing hushed topics and uplifting marginalised communities helps create a safer, more inclusive world for everyone.’
