As the Super Power Agency approaches its tenth year of bringing creative magic to young people across Scotland, we find ourselves at an important moment of reflection and renewal. After nine extraordinary years on our Board, and many of them as our Chair, Valerie Lindsay stepped down from her role in December 2025.
Valerie has been with the Super Power Agency since our earliest days, helping to shape the organisation’s vision and champion the power of creative confidence for every young person we work with.
But Valerie hasn’t only led from the boardroom. She’s rolled up her sleeves and joined us in classrooms, book launches and countless celebrations of young people discovering the power of their own voice. Her belief that creativity can change lives has been a constant source of inspiration for our team, volunteers and students alike.
As Valerie reflects on her time with the SPA, she shares:
“My time at the SPA has been a wonderful learning journey – working with creative, passionate people to spread the joy of writing. I’ve loved serving on the board to help steer the organisation and getting hands on in the classroom where young people remind you that imagination is an underused gift.
I think Seth Godin put it best, in his Manifesto on Education: ‘writing is organised, permanent talking, it is the brave way to express an idea’, and the books we’ve produced over the years are testament to that.
There’s space for everyone to write themselves into the SPA story and I can’t wait to see what the future holds.”
We could not be more grateful for Valerie’s vision and generosity over these nine years. She has helped guide the Super Power Agency through many chapters – from our very first student publications to the expansion of our programmes, partnerships and volunteer community. Her legacy lives on in every young writer who has discovered new confidence through our workshops.
Looking Ahead: A New Chapter for the SPA
With Valerie stepping down, we are now looking for our next Chair of Trustees – someone who shares our passion for creativity, believes in the transformative power of writing, and is excited to help lead us into the organisation’s next decade.
This is a meaningful moment for the SPA: a chance to honour where we’ve been, celebrate the remarkable people who have shaped our journey and welcome new leadership as we continue to grow.
To Valerie – thank you! For your commitment, your wisdom, and your belief in young people. You will always be a part of the Super Power Agency story.
And to the future: we’re ready, pens poised, ideas flowing, for the next chapter.
https://goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP1000001N0YDIA0/chair-of-trustees