Board

Shahista Zamir is Headteacher at Regent’s Park Community Primary School, bringing her leadership, community, and educational expertise to support Soul City Arts’ mission of empowering communities through creativity and learning.

Jehangir Malik brings over 30 years’ experience in the non-profit sector, with a focus on social justice, human rights, and interfaith dialogue. He currently advises UNICEF South Asia on private-sector partnerships, serves as a Commissioner at the Woolf Institute, and is Policy and Engagement Director at Mercy Mission UK.

Amy Gibson is Brand Director for Defender and Discovery at Land Rover, with extensive experience in brand strategy and communications.

Hasan is a communications professional with 15+ years’ experience in journalism, civil society, and higher education. He brings expertise in strategic communications, media, and storytelling to support Soul City Arts’ mission of connecting communities through culture.

The founder/director of the Birmingham Music Archive C.I.C. Collins brings experience in community engagement, academic research, creative and cultural policy & strategy and experience within the built environment, development, planning and regeneration sectors.

Redwan engages senior executives to translate their business strategy into action, by shaping and leading the delivery of the most challenging strategic change. His focus as a board member has been on business planning and performance.

Kirsten is a researcher and activist, and researches the politics of cultural work and education. She is affiliated with Birmingham City University at the Birmingham School of Media.