Our Trustees
At ITA UK, our trustees are more than board members – they are champions for education, bringing vision, expertise, and a deep commitment to ensuring every child has the opportunity to learn and thrive.
Our board guides the charity’s mission, ensures good governance, and fosters strong partnerships in the UK, Pakistan, and across South Asia.
Naila Khalid Mir
Chair & Trustee
Appointed: 1 January 2025
Naila brings extensive experience in communications and sustainability, with a passion for advancing education and creating cross-border collaborations. As Chair of ITA UK, she leads with a focus on strategic growth, donor engagement, and impact. Naila is committed to building networks that empower communities through education.
“Education is the most powerful catalyst for change – and every child deserves that chance.”
Baela Raza Jamil
Trustee
Appointed: 15 July 2014
Baela is a renowned educationist and social activist, with decades of leadership in policy reform, advocacy, and programme development in Pakistan and beyond. As a founding leader of ITA in Pakistan, she brings deep insight into the needs of schools, teachers, and communities. Her work has influenced national and international education policy and inspired thousands of changemakers.
Dr. Shaheen Sardar Ali
Trustee
Appointed: 24 February 2025
Shaheen Sardar Ali has made significant scientific contributions to the dialogue and understanding of the relationship between Islam, human rights, and national law, particularly in areas such as women’s rights, family law, and criminal law. Her groundbrea king doctoral research bridged human rights and Islamic values in the fields of equality and discrimination. Her recent book, Modern Challenges to Islam, further explores the relationship between Islam and human rights in areas such as globalization, radicalization, terrorism, and poverty reduction. Ali is professor of Law at the University of Warwick. Outside academia, Ali has been Vice-Chair of the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair of Pakistan’s National Commission on the Status of Women. In 2022, she was appointed to United Nation’s FactFinding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran. At the University of Oslo, collaboration with Ali has been crucial for the Faculty of Law’s ability to research and teach at the intersection of Islam and human rights.
Shahida Ahmad
Trustee
Appointed: 3 November 2018
Shahida is an accomplished artist and community advocate with a passion for inspiring creativity in young people. She has hosted children’s art sessions and contributed to projects that use art as a tool for education and community engagement. Through her work, Shahida brings a unique creative perspective to ITA UK’s mission, helping to connect supporters to the cause in innovative ways. She believes that creative expression and education go hand in hand in empowering the next generation.
Syeka Syed
Trustee
Appointed: 10 June 2025
Syeka is an experienced Personal and Private Assistant with a strong background in event management, stakeholder coordination, and organisational planning. She has supported both corporate and charitable initiatives, bringing precision, professionalism, and a passion for making things happen. At ITA UK, Syeka applies her skills to help deliver impactful events and fundraising activities that support our mission to advance education.
Our Commitment to Good Governance
As trustees, we uphold the highest standards of governance and transparency. We meet regularly to review progress, approve strategic priorities, and ensure that every pound raised is used effectively to deliver lasting impact.Join Us
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Whether you give, collaborate, or volunteer, you’ll be part of a movement that believes education changes everything. Together, we can make sure no child is left behind.