Dr Zareen Roohi Ahmed is a purpose-driven leader whose work weaves together creativity, culture and social impact. Of Pakistani heritage and born and raised in the Midlands, she brings a deeply rooted understanding of community, identity and inclusion, grounded in both lived experience and her PhD in Multiculturalism. She is the founder of Period Poverty UK and the Halimah Trust, and founded Gift Wellness, where she led an award-winning social enterprise for over a decade, advancing work across period poverty, women’s rights and environmental awareness to uplift and empower underserved communities. An award-winning entrepreneur, author of The Gift, keynote speaker and transformational coach, Zareen is also a passionate visual artist, bringing an intuitive and expressive lens to her work. She is devoted to creating spaces where women can rise with confidence, connect with purpose, and thrive in their fullest expression.