Faiza joined Policy Connect in June 2025 as a Project Coordinator for the Health and Accessibility teams. 

Faiza developed a strong interest in health inequalities, policy and advocacy through her work across clinical healthcare and the public health sector, with a focus on improving health outcomes for underserved communities. 

Before joining Policy Connect as a Project Coordinator in June 2025, Faiza worked at a research funding organisation where she supported the management of policy-facing research funding calls in collaboration with the Department of Health and Social Care.  

Faiza previously volunteered for an African women led organisation women’s rights organisation tackling gender-based violence and violence against women and girls, where she contributed to advocacy and policy work centred on the health and rights of women and girls from African communities.  

Faiza holds a BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography from University of West of England and a Master of Public Health (Global Health) from the University of Birmingham. Her Master’s dissertation explored the mental health experiences of Black African and Afro-Caribbean service users in the UK. She is fluent in English and Somali with conversational proficiency in Swahili and Danish. 

Outside of work, Faiza enjoys travelling, reading, live music and learning new languages.