Hera Hussain

Founder and CEO at CHAYN

Hera Hussain is a seasoned social entrepreneur and advocate dedicated to empowering women and promoting transparency. As the founder of Chayn, a global volunteer-led network focused on combating violence and oppression, Hera has expanded the initiative to over 400 volunteers worldwide. In addition to this role, Hera serves on TikTok’s Content and Safety Advisory Council, providing insights for the development of industry policies. Previous experience includes serving on the Technology Advisory Panel for the Information Commissioner's Office, and holding various leadership positions at the Open Contracting Partnership and OpenCorporates, where advocacy and community engagement were key focuses. With a background in marketing and social media, Hera’s early career includes freelance consulting and roles at Mobile Acuity and the University of Glasgow, complemented by a BSc in Psychology and Economics from the University of Glasgow.

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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CHAYN

CHAYN is an open-source project that leverages technology to empower women and marginalised genders against violence and oppression so they can live happier and healthier lives. Running solely on the passion of a paid staff and skilled volunteers, Chayn leverages technology to address the problems women and marginalised genders face today. We are also a pro bono service to charities who work with vulnerable women and marginalised genders.


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