We’re beyond excited to introduce the amazing team leading Queer Beyond Belief into its next chapter. These brilliant minds and bold hearts are ready to guide our work, champion queer voices, and help us dream bigger, act louder, and make even more impact.
Our leadership team brings together a mix of experience, creativity, and unapologetic commitment to LGBTQ+ communities:
Leadership
Hamza Jahanzeb, Chair of the Board of Directors and the Board of Trustees
Senior book publishing leader, writer, theatre critic and Chappell Roan biographer with experience across arts and culture, with a focus on working class and diaspora communities, in particular British South Asian.
Madelaine Jones, Director of Social Impact and Policy
Experienced change leader shaping strategy and impact across education, social mobility and LGBTQ+ inclusion.
Ray Shami, Director of Brand and Communications
Senior third sector leader with experience across education, employment, refugee integration and LGBTQ+ advocacy.
Non-Executive Directors and Trustees
Imy Brighty-Potts, Trustee
Former journalist, current DEI advocate and marketing professional, with a passion for queer arts, poetry and comedy.
Mark Hassan-Ali, Non-Executive Director
Senior people and operations leader with experience in education, tech and creative industries, focused on building inclusive cultures and scaling purpose-led organisations.
Claus Geissendoerfer, Non-Executive Director
Senior technology leader skilled in governance, enterprise transformation and systemic change, with experience across large scale enterprises and grassroots organisations.
Shamilah Nyiramukwaya, Non-Executive Director
Strategic healthcare communications leader with expertise in global patient advocacy and policy.
