Hasina Begum

Hasina joined the Board in 2025 and holds a BA Combined Honours in Criminology and Psychology, equipping her with a strong understanding of social dynamics and individual behavior. Coupled with a professional background in the insurance sector where she held managerial roles, Hasina developed strong analytical, organisational, and client-facing skills. Her past responsibilities included managing commercial claims, overseeing staff performance, and ensuring accurate documentation and communication with clients and insurers.

Currently a homemaker, Hasina remains deeply engaged with her local community. She is passionate about fostering stronger connections among residents and is committed to advocating for tenant voices, enhancing communication, and improving living standards. Her motivation stems from a strong desire to give back to the community and ensure it thrives. Hasina transitioned to full-time parenthood and caregiving, gaining first hand insight into the challenges families face in securing fair and decent housing. As a tenant of Ash-Shahada with lived experience in social housing, she brings a valuable perspective to her advocacy efforts, ensuring the voices of residents are heard. Balancing family, caregiving, and community responsibilities, Hasina fosters inclusive and supportive environments with keen attention to detail. She is committed to driving meaningful change, combining her academic knowledge, professional life and lived experience to advocate for solutions that enhance community well-being as a tenant Board member.