Iffat is a freelance researcher, project manager and facilitator who works across a variety of sectors including anti-racism, anti-poverty, housing and homelessness, gender equality and funding streams development. Iffat is a former adult education tutor and has a background in community development and education. Since her time back in Scotland from 2020 she has been specialising in equalities focused, deeply relational and participatory lived experience led projects.
She is also part of The Collective Scotland has worked with a diverse range of funders and charitable organisations ranging from The Cairngorms Trust, Corra Foundation, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Shelter Scotland to Glasgow Film, Fife Ginderbread and One Parent Families Scotland. Iffat loves walking, listening to all sorts of podcasts, visiting photography exhibitions, and watching films.
One of her favourite months of the year is August as she loves everything all things Edinburgh festival. She has recently got back into reading books for enjoyment thanks to the book club she is now a member of. She is Board member with Engender Scotland.