The social housing sector has been Yasmeen's passion for the last 20 years. Having worked a in variety of Housing Associations, private sector charities and helping out in an estate agency, she has a wealth of experience and knowledge to bring to this session.

She is on the Positively Governing programme which started on the 28th November 2023, going through the process of being a Trustee on the Mind board, is an employee representative on the RBH Rep Body, and actively takes part in the Racial Equality Network at RBH. Being a Pakistani woman, she brings her own experiences where she feels services have failed, to address barriers, stereotypes and biases affecting successes in Social Housing.

Nadhia has over 30 years’ experience of working in social housing having joined Yorkshire Housing as a Trainee Housing Assistant after leaving school. She worked her way up in housing management services working across Yorkshire. She spent some time working in transformation services before moving to Rochdale Boroughwide Housing. She is currently responsible for all front line services including neighbourhoods and repairs.

She also has over 25 years’ experience of serving as a Board and Committee member of various housing organisations at a local, regional and national level. She is currently a Director of Care Housing Association.

She gained her CIH Membership in 1993, an MBA in Public Policy from the University of Birmingham in 2003 and a Post Graduate Certificate Leadership for Housing from the University of Lancaster in 2009.

Hony Premlal, a distinguished executive, brings over 27 years of experience to the social housing sector. Her extensive career spans executive and non-executive roles in both large and small housing providers, showcasing her adaptability and profound industry insights. Widely recognised for her dynamic, customer-focused leadership, Hony is committed to fostering inclusive workplaces that promote the flourishing of individuals and communities.

Presently, Hony holds the position of Chair at Eldon Housing Association and Women In Social Housing (WISH) London. Previously, she served as the Interim Managing Director with a Registered Provider. In addition, Hony currently serves as one of the mentors for HDN.

Susmita is Corporate Director of Housing at the London Borough of Croydon and has over 30 years experience in delivering social housing services, working in various roles initially starting as a repairs clerk and rising through the ranks to senior management. She was previously Chief Executive of Tower Hamlets Homes, and is currently Vice Chair of HDN's Board.

Sharon specialises in corporate, governance and regulatory advice and primarily works with registered providers of social housing on a variety of matters. Sharon regularly delivers training designed to increase diversity on housing association boards and led on preparing an EDI policy document for the HDN for use across the sector.