About the Commissioners

Our commissioners are dedicated to building a strong, inclusive and fair borough that actively tackles inequality and ensures our workforce reflects the community we serve.

Meet our commissioners

Manzila Uddin

Chair of the Tower Hamlets Women’s Commission
Member of the House of Lords

Cherifa Atoussi 

Vice-Chair of the Tower Hamlets Women’s Commission
Operational Manager at Account 3

Nazia Khatun

CEO of Fitness Reborn

Pamela Kakoy

Senior Nurse, Resident

Chiho Sharp

Director of Bethnal Green After School Club, Resident

Sufia Alom

Head of Programmes and Maryam Centre

Safia Jama

CEO of Women’s Inclusive Team

Maisha Fahmida Begum

Councillor for St Dunstan’s Tower Hamlets, Labour Party

Sabina Akhtar

Councillor for Stepney Green, Aspire Party

Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing, and Social Care

Aneta Sabik (2024 to 2025)

Special Needs Teacher and Tower Hamlets Community Organiser