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Biography
Maree Todd MSP is a Scottish National Party (SNP) politician who has been a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the Highlands and Islands since the election in May 2016.
Early life
She was educated at Ullapool primary school and high school. She went to Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, graduating in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy.
Pharmacy career
She previously worked as a hospital pharmacist for NHS Highland. Before being elected as a MSP, she was based at the New Craigs Psychiatric Hospital in Inverness.
Political career
She was encouraged into politics after campaigning during the Scottish independence referendum that took place in 2014. In October 2015 she was announced as the top candidate on the SNP's regional list for the Highlands and Islands.
Todd is a Species Champion for the Flame shell, through a scheme run by Scottish Environment LINK.