Hadiya Masieh

Hadiya Masieh is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in counter extremism, community resilience building, and conflict resolution. Currently serving as a Senior Policy Advisor at the Commission for Countering Extremism and a Fellow at The RSA, Hadiya also chairs the Counter Terrorism Advisory Group at the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime. As the Founder and CEO of Groundswell Project UK and Director at CENTRI, Hadiya focuses on consultancy, training, and research in counter extremism. Additional roles include fellowships at ISD and PopTech, as well as intervening with the UK Home Office. Previous experience includes serving as Counter Extremism Coordinator for Barnet Council and Project Manager at the Faith and Beliefs Forum. Hadiya's education includes attendance at Ackworth School, Brunel University of London, and Wakefield Girls' High School.