“Encouraging the next generation to participate in the political system and affect positive change in society is vital for a healthy democracy. Patchwork Foundation is creating a space to make politics more accessible, and I credit you for the exemplary impact you are having.”
Moonisah Iqbal, Co-Chair
I am currently a policy advisor in City Hall working on the London Assembly Police and Crime Committee. I graduated from the Patchwork’s Masterclass programme in 2018 and was part of the International Visitors Leadership Programme in 2019.
Previously I have worked in Government Relations in transport and healthcare policy. I have also worked in the House of Commons on the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee as a committee specialist. I am currently a mentor through Arts Emergency, Muslim women connect and Patchwork.
Whilst at University, I was elected as the co-BME officer at the University of Nottingham Student’s Union and sat on the University of Nottingham Race and Equality working group.