Is a ‘pracademic’ (practical academic) whose work sits at the interface between academia, grassroots and policy, aiming to harness the power of positive social impact. Through her decade-long academic career, Maryyum has been at the forefront of providing training to international diplomats and NGO leaders. Maryyum is also the Founding Director of The SHIFT (Social Harmony, Intercultural & Faith Training), where she provides consultancy, advisory, and ethical leadership training to enhance religious and cultural literacy. Maryyum holds a PhD from King’s College London in International Relations as well as a masters degree in South Asia and Global Security.
