Dr Hamimah Ahmat
Chair
Holds a PhD in Communication Disorders and works as a special educator and speech and language therapist. Advocates for a more coordinated approach to healing and wellbeing across society.
Our Trustees
Leadership grounded in lived experience.
Sakinah is a women-led organisation. Its trustees are committed to serving the community and supporting long-term response and engagement.
The Trust describes its trustees as widows, mothers and daughters of people lost in the 15 March 2019 attacks. Their experience helps keep community needs and realities at the heart of its work.
Portraits and role titles below are from the current Trust website. Please confirm that each profile, name spelling and photograph remains current and approved before launch.
Dr Kiran Munir
Treasurer
Holds a PhD in Microbiology and works in research and at Lincoln University. Hopes to see a close-knit community that helps and supports each other.
Ambreen Naeem
Trustee
Holds a Master’s in International Relations and a PhD in Marketing. Values education, social cohesion and a more compassionate, connected Aotearoa New Zealand.
Salwa Mohamad
Trustee
A trained teacher with experience in Syria and New Zealand’s education system. Hopes her family can contribute to the community while staying connected to their cultural identities.
Farhiye Abdukadir Abdi
Trustee
Holds a degree in Physics and Mathematics. Wants to support young people navigating a different culture from their parents and help families address those challenges.
Angela Armstrong
Trustee
Studied Anthropology and Writing and hopes to be a bridge between communities. Her published profile reflects on learning about her mother Linda’s beliefs after her loss.
Raesha Ismail
Secretary
No biography was found on the current Trust website. Add a short approved profile if Raesha wishes to share one.
How trustees serve
Clear roles. Shared responsibility.
The current site describes the Board’s responsibilities across strategy, governance and oversight.
Set direction.
Set strategic vision and direction, and formulate policies and goals.
Act in the community’s interests.
Ensure the Trust works in the best interests of the community and people served by its mission.
Support the mission.
Continue the Trust’s commitment to accountability, inclusion and community participation.
Want to understand how Sakinah works?
Learn about the Trust’s purpose or contact the team with a question.