Meet Our Team
Our team is at the heart of everything we do. We are a small, dedicated, intergenerational group of practitioners, mentors and leaders of all ages rooted in a shared belief in the power of creating meaningful relationships to create lasting change. Together, through our Roots of Leadership programme, we bring care, creativity, and experience to our work: creating inclusive spaces where people feel valued, heard, and able to grow in confidence and resilience. We work closely with individuals, communities, and partners, building trust and supporting connection, confidence, and a genuine sense of belonging.
Alexander Thompson-Miller
Founder and Director
Alexander Thompson-Miller is an experienced creative community practitioner with over 20 years of work across the North-East of Scotland and beyond. He specialises in building meaningful, creative connections that encourage curiosity, collaboration, and understanding between individuals and communities.
He is highly skilled in creating and holding inclusive spaces that enable people to feel safe and empowered to participate. Known for his ability to challenge the status quo, Alec works at the intersection of communities, systems, and relationships - where innovative and lasting social change can emerge.
He is committed to enabling people to find and express their voice with confidence, and to developing leadership capacity in volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds, walks of life and lived experiences. His work is grounded in the belief that strong relationships are the foundation of meaningful, systemic community change.
Maria Cowie
Assistant Director
Maria Cowie has served as Assistant Director at ACE Voices since July 2025, bringing with her over four years of hands-on experience as a dedicated volunteer within ACE. She has a strong understanding of its ethos and a proven commitment to its mission and communities.
Maria plays a key role in supporting and developing current programmes while contributing to the strategic planning of future initiatives. She works closely with the Director, volunteers, and community partners to ensure projects are impactful, inclusive, and responsive.
She has a particular focus on intergenerational practice and the use of music as a tool for connection and engagement. Maria is committed to continuously developing her expertise and strengthening ACE Voices’ work across all areas of delivery.
Get Involved
Whether you’re passionate about music, reconnecting with nature or simply want to meet new people and grow your confidence, we provide a range of projects that give you the opportunity to make a difference not only in your own lives, but for others alike.
Our Voices
Hear from our ACE family and keep up to date with any news and updates from our projects. We feel it’s important to give our ACE family a space to share and express their thoughts and experiences.