Ayla Marie O'Ryan

Ayla is a nutritionist with a background in linguistics, having studied at the University of Glasgow before teaching English in Turkey, Spain, and Peru. She returned to Glasgow in 2019, driven by a passion for community and family stability. Ayla now teaches English to asylum seekers and refugees at Maslow’s Community Centre and works to provide affordable, healthy food and lifestyle guidance for Govan residents. She joined LHA in 2025, believing her work aligns closely with its aims. Living with chronic illness herself, she understands firsthand the vital role of shelter and nutrition in health and is committed to fostering local, supportive change for a better future.