Maria Lye Gargar Hurtado
Board Member and co-founder, researcher and advocate for equality, inclusion and community wellbeing.
Profile
Maria Lye Gargar Hurtado is a PhD candidate in Research within the School of Education and Social Science. She holds a BSc in Psychology and a BA in Business and Management, combining academic study with substantial professional experience in the non-profit sector.
Her work focuses on equality, inclusion and wellbeing among diverse and marginalised communities. She serves as a Board Member of NLMWA and as Project Support Officer at the West of Scotland Regional Equality Council (WSREC), supporting initiatives that strengthen the wellbeing and social inclusion of vulnerable minority ethnic communities.
At the Institute
As a co-founder and trustee, Maria brings research insight and practical community experience to the Institute’s work. She helps ensure that its education, research and partnerships remain connected to real needs and create meaningful public benefit.
Get in touch
For enquiries relating to the Institute’s community work, research or partnerships, contact maria@loprestiinstitute.com or the Institute office at info@loprestiinstitute.com.