Our People
Bushra Nasir CBE
Chair
Bushra became Head of Plashet Comprehensive School in the London Borough of Newham. She has successfully led the school from a low-achieving school in 1993 to a school that has twice been categorised as Outstanding by OFSTED in 2005 and 2008. In February 2009, Plashet featured in a national OFSTED report called “12 outstanding schools – excelling against the Generic odds.” Bushra has held office in many high profile organisations, has a Doctorate from the University of East London and a Fellowship from Queen Mary College, London. She has a CBE for services to education. Recently she was awarded the Time Education Supplement (TES) Head Teacher of the Year.
Harris Bokhari OBE
Harris is the co-founder of the Naz Legacy Foundation. He is a social entrepreneur, public engagement advisor and chartered accountant. His wide range of roles include Chair of the National Citizen Service (NCS) Trust (The UK Government’s only Arms Length Body dedicated to young people) and Board member at The Royal Parks. He is an elected council member of the National Trust and he is an ambassador for the British Asian Trust. Harris is an internationally acclaimed youth leader and founded Patchwork Foundation in 2010 to promote the political and democratic engagement of under-represented communities. Harris served as an Independent Member of the Community and Voluntary Service Honours Committee for over seven years and his impactful outreach work significantly increased the number of women and minorities awarded honours. He is the current Chair of the Public Service Honours Committee and an Independent Member of the King’s Award for Voluntary Service Committee. Harris was awarded an OBE in Her Majesty’s 2015 Birthday Honours List for services to young people and interfaith relations; named as one of London’s most influential figures by the Evening Standard’s Progress 1000 List; and awarded Imperial College’s inaugural Distinguished Alumni.
Imran Sanaullah MBE
Imran was the inaugural Naz Bokhari Award winner in 2012. Since then, Imran has co-founded the Patchwork Foundation, working to make our democracy more accessible. Imran continues to support successive Naz Bokhari Award winners with advice, mentoring and support. Imran has also been recognised by the likes of HRH The King, the Mayor of London and the Prime Minister for his hard work in improving opportunities for those from the most disadvantaged and minority communities in the UK. Imran is now Chief Executive of the Basketball Foundation and an expert in government relations, fundraising and governance. In his free time, Imran enjoys using his skillset to support a number of other organisations in and outside of education, including Ernest Bevin Academy, LEO Academy Trust, London Arts Council and Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust.
Siddiq Musa
Siddiq is the Chief Operating Officer for KPMG’s UK Tax & Legal Services Practice (TL). His specialist area is Indirect Tax/VAT and has over 25 years’ experience working at KPMG with clients in many sectors – Public Sector, Retail and Financial Services. He is also particularly interested in improving Social Mobility and has worked with the Patchwork Foundation in the UK in their mission to involve young people from all communities to engage in the political process.
Siddiq also spent 6 months in the UK Parliament advising one of the major political parties and
ended up playing cricket for the Lords & Commons team.
Hannah Kaufman
Hannah is a public affairs consultant at the Financial Conduct Authority. Prior to this, Hannah worked at a public affairs strategic consultancy and at several political think tanks, and holds a BSc in Government from the LSE. Whilst at university, she was elected President of the Jewish Society at LSE and was also appointed Student Ambassador for the Council of Christians and Jews, and the Joseph Interfaith Foundation. Prior to becoming a Trustee, Hannah has also been an active member of the Naz Legacy Executive Team.
Saeresh Iqbal
Director
Saeresh is an experienced and dedicated leader with a proven track record of delivering impactful initiatives across the public, private and third sectors. She previously led the UK team for an international charity, where she developed strong leadership and strategic planning skills. She brings a wealth of expertise in event management, having successfully delivered a range of high-impact workshops, conferences, talks and networking events.
With a degree in English, Saeresh combines exceptional writing skills with eloquent public speaking, making her an effective communicator and advocate for the causes she supports. Known for her ability to build meaningful partnerships, she is highly skilled in stakeholder engagement, team management and delivering creative solutions to complex challenges.
Saeresh is passionate about empowering others, driving social change and creating inclusive opportunities for all.
With a degree in English, Saeresh combines exceptional writing skills with eloquent public speaking, making her an effective communicator and advocate for the causes she supports. Known for her ability to build meaningful partnerships, she is highly skilled in stakeholder engagement, team management and delivering creative solutions to complex challenges.
Saeresh is passionate about empowering others, driving social change and creating inclusive opportunities for all.
Manal Haque Peeran
Programmes Officer
Manal is a dedicated advocate for youth empowerment. Following her Business degree in Marketing, Manal’s passion for social work led her to pursue a master’s degree in Special Education, followed by a PGCE. This academic training laid the foundation for Manal’s teaching career which she pursued for several years in inner London schools. Manal leverages her experience to help lead the Foundation’s programmes, seeking to provide inspirational experiences to young people and to motivate them to reach their fullest potential. Manal is committed to making a meaningful and lasting impact in our community.
Sehar Amin
Operations Coordinator
Sehar Amin contributes to the organisation’s essential operations. She holds a degree in Middle Eastern studies and has carried out many voluntary activities including being the Women’s officer for her university. Her background in education has led her to develop a passion for creating more accessible opportunities for young people from minority backgrounds. She is passionate about creating inclusive spaces, especially for young people, and community cohesion.
Our voluntary Executive Team is made up of young people who have engaged with Naz Legacy Foundation’s programmes for several years. Many of them have also completed the Patchwork Masterclass Programme. They play a leading role in the Foundation’s operations and delivery of programmes, whilst also providing insight into the needs and requirements of our beneficiaries.