Ethnic Women in Politics & Advocacy

This course will provide participants with a practical understanding of political systems, public decision-making and advocacy, while building their confidence and skills to engage in civic processes, communicate their perspectives and advocate for issues that matter to them.

Dr Hafsa Ahmed MNZM is the founding Director of Unquiet® - a company providing leadership development, strategic foresight and change management consulting. Hafsa has over two decades of experience working across private, public and not-for-profit sectors. She is an appointed member of the Association of Futurists, Global Women New Zealand and the Institute of Directors New Zealand. Hafsa currently serves on the boards of various organisations across Australia and New Zealand. She is also co-founder of the Lady Khadija Charitable Trust and a Senior Lecturer at Lincoln University. She was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2023 for services to ethnic communities. Hafsa combines academic expertise, social innovation, and community leadership to create inclusive, purpose-driven opportunities that strengthen communities and organisations.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drhafsaahmed/

Note: Morning tea and lunch will be provided