Ruksana Sardar-Akram

Ruksana Sardar-Akram is a seasoned public health professional with extensive experience in various consultancy and managerial roles across multiple councils in the UK. Currently, Ruksana serves as an Interim Consultant in Public Health at Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council and has held a long-term position as a Consultant in Public Health at Lancashire County Council since November 2019. Previous positions include interim consultancy roles at Wokingham Borough Council and Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, and a six-year tenure as Senior Public Health Manager at Bradford Council, focusing on reducing infant mortality and enhancing health and wellbeing for families. Ruksana's earlier roles include Public Health Commissioning Manager at Wakefield Council and Manager in Equality and Diversity consultancy, along with a significant contribution to health promotion at Calderdale and Kirklees Health Authority. Ruksana holds multiple degrees, including a Master of Science in Diversity Management and a Master's in Health Promotion/Public Health from respected institutions.