BIO’s
These women have continued to reach levels of success whether as scientists, community workers, educators, leaders, athletes, artists and more.
We have selected a number of women from seven industry sectors: Sports, Media, Culture and Arts, Science and Technology, Banking, Finance and Enterprise, Law and Social Justice, Civic and Community Organisations, Health and Wellbeing and Education and Skills. So far, these are the women we are working with and as the project progresses we will continue to update the list as we go along. Please visit the page regularly for new additions.
Asma Elbadawi
Born in Sudan and raised in Bradford since the age of one, Asma Elbadawi has gone from strength to strength…
Dr Aysha Raza
Dr Aysha Raza is a Research Associate at the Institute of Neurology, University College London (UCL),
Dr Nazia Khanum
Dr Nazia Khanum OBE, DL is a Bangladeshi born British Management Consultant, researcher…
Hanna Ali
Hanna Ali is a Writer, Poet, Project Lead, Frequent Panellist and Teaching Fellow and PhD candidate at SOAS, University of London.
Zahrah Awaleh
A qualified yoga instructor, Zahrah utilises her skills by teaching yoga to those who are living with cancer and red blood disorders…
Shahida Raman
Being married and a mother of four children hasn’t stopped Shahida from making a name for herself.
Dilara Khan
Dilara is Founder and President of the British Bangladesh Chamber of Women Entrepreneurs (BBCWE).
Abida Huda
Abida Huda is an established Barrister working as a family practitioner in all areas of public and private law.
Farrah Azam
Although she has a BA in Psychology and Criminology from the University of Westminster…
Amaliah
Led and founded by Nafisa and Selina Bakkar, Amaliah is a platform dedicated to representing Muslim women.
Saleha Islam
Saleha Islam is the first woman to manage an established British Islamic centre
Zubaida Haque
Zubaida Haque is a social researcher with an expertise in ethnic minorities and Muslim communities
Hasina Zaman
Hasina Zaman is the founder and CEO of Compassionate Funerals in Wanstead, Essex
Professor Farida Fortune CBE
Head of Clinical and Diagnostic Oral Sciences at the Institute of Dentistry
Muna Ally
A Surface Design graduate from University of the Arts London, Muna Ally describes her work…
Najlaa El-Ageli
Founded by Najlaa El-Ageli, Noon Arts curated nine successful international exhibitions held globally
Sabrina Mahfouz
Sabrina Mahfouz is a British Egyptian playwright, poet and performer from South London
Zahra Shah
Zahra Shah is the CEO and Trustee of the British Pakistan Foundation. She took on the role of the Chief Executive Officer in May 2016 and became a Trustee in September 2017
Poetic Pilgrimage
Muneera Rashida and Sukina Abdul Noor were born and raised in Bristol to Jamaican parents…
Aisha Rahman
An all rounder beauty blogger taking UK by a storm Aisha Rahman is a hardworking mother of five
Nileema Yesmin
Nileema has always been interested in heritage and history. After completing a Master’s in Anthropology, she became more passionate about connecting people through culture and the arts…
Hanan Issa
A mixed heritage poet from Wales, Hanan started writing from the age of six and her work can now be seen on number different platforms…
Dr Mahera Ruby
With a PhD from Goldsmiths, University of London, Dr Mahera Ruby focuses on intergenerational learning in families whose originate from Bangladesh
Nasima Khanom
Nasima is a systemic and family Psychotherapist trained at Tavistock & Portman NHS Trust
Nazia Khatun
After graduating in Sociology at Goldsmiths University, Nazia decided to be an amateur boxer winning two bronze medals in tournaments
Nurun Ahmed
A former candidate on BBC the Apprentice series 10, Nurun Ahmed is an emerging businesswoman and entrepreneur
Rabia Bhatti
Rabia Bhatti was elected Muslim Female Politician in the UK on May the 6th 2011
Siddiqa Juma
Born in Zanzibar but raised in Britain, Siddiqa Juma is an award-winning, contemporary Islamic artist, graphic designer and publisher
Rozina Ali
Rozina Ali is a highly skilled plastic surgeon who specialises in microvascular reconstruction
Sabia Kamali
After graduating from Goldsmiths University, Sabia Kamali’s media career kicked off at an international NGO Islamic Relief as Media Executive
Sufia Alam
A third sector Director who started work at the Wapping Women’s Centre in 1997 Sufia Alam has worked with Bangladeshi women and families
Nilufa Jahan
Born to 1st generation Bangladeshi parents in East London, Nilufa never let south-asian traditions and cultural conventions narrate her life…
Wasfi Kani
Wasfi Kani OBE founded Grange Park Opera in 1998 which is one of the leading opera companies in the UK
Rini Laskar
Rini was born in Bangladesh and raised in London. She studied at the University of Warwick and forged a career as a management consultant working in locations such as Dubai, Singapore and the US
Abira Hussein
Abira is a Transforming Archive Trainee, led by the National Archive in collaboration with the London Metropolitan Archives
Rozan Ahmed
PR guru, activist, writer, brand consultant, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, the Middle East’s Oprah Winfrey…
Shavanah Taj
Shavanah Taj is a Trade Unionist and is the only Muslim woman to have been appointed as National Officer in the largest civil service trade union…
Safia Iman
Founder of Global Conscious Movement International a global advisory group working to increase conscious capability and excellence in organisations and society
Najma Hafeez
A highly experienced Senior Executive and Non-executive, Board Director and Chair with extensive experience…
Sadiya Ahmed
Sadiya Ahmed is the founder of the Khizra Foundation and is a part of the team running the Everyday Muslim project
Moriam Grillo
Moriam is an award winning international Artist who is also training to become an Art Psychotherapist
Mary Islam
Mary started out in engineering in 1990 when she secured a Ford sponsored degree in manufacturing systems engineering at 19
Sofia Odugleh
Sofia Odugleh is a community Midwife in Cardiff. She has been a midwife working in a high risk unit for University Hospital Of Wales since 2006 , and delivered hundreds of babies
Dr Farhana Safa
A former eye surgeon, Farhana left behind an established career in medicine to pursue her passion for car design..
Eiman Munro
Eiman Munro, a Physics Graduate, has worked in the private sector as a Trainee Actuary, the public sector as a Physics teacher…
Jamila Gul
Jamila Gul is a Global Business Coach and Mentor who lives in Cardiff, Wales. She is a full time mum to 6.
Dr Zaki Rezwana Anwar
One of the most prominent and inspirational British Bangladeshi women, Dr Zaki Rezwana Anwar is a personality known for multi-faceted attributes…
Nikki Hubbard
A detective constable with the Metropolitan Police in Westminster, Nikki Hubbard is the first Muslim female officer to be included in the Queen’s honours.
Nadia Ali
Nadia Ali’s career began 8 years ago on a Children’s live TV programme which thousands of Asian households across the UK & Europe watched.
Ayesha Ahmed
Ayesha Ahmed was born and educated in Bangladesh later moving to the UK with her husband in 1965
Aya Haidar
A full time mother, artist and humanitarian, Aya was born in the States into a Lebanese family with a Muslim upbringing ad raised in London and French educated.
Polly Islam
Monojaha Polly Islam, founder and Secretary General of the British Bangladesh Chamber of Women Entrepreneurs, founder of Zarah’s a retail store that specialises in modern Islamic clothing.