Huma Munshi
About Huma Munshi
Huma Munshi serves as the Equality Policy Manager at Mind, where she has worked since 2017. Her previous roles include senior policy positions at the Greater London Authority and TUC, focusing on diversity, social policy, and health.
Current Role at Mind
Huma Munshi serves as the Equality Policy Manager at Mind, a leading mental health charity in the UK. She has held this position since 2017, contributing to the organization's commitment to promoting equality and addressing mental health issues. Her role involves developing and implementing policies that support diverse communities and ensure equitable access to mental health services.
Previous Experience at Greater London Authority
Prior to her current role, Huma Munshi worked at the Greater London Authority in various capacities. She served as a Senior Policy Officer focusing on Diversity and Social Policy from 2008 to 2012. She then held the position of Principal Policy Officer for Economic Legacy from 2012 to 2013, followed by a role as Senior Policy and Programme Officer in Health from 2014 to 2016. Her work during these years contributed to shaping policies that addressed social and health inequalities in London.
Experience at TUC
Huma Munshi worked at the Trades Union Congress (TUC) as a Senior Policy Officer for Equality and Strategy from 2016 to 2017. In this role, she focused on developing strategies that promoted equality within the workplace and addressed issues affecting diverse groups. Her efforts aimed to enhance the TUC's advocacy for fair treatment and representation in labor policies.
Educational Background
Huma Munshi earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the Department of Sociology at the London School of Economics (LSE). She studied there from 1998 to 2001, gaining a foundational understanding of social structures and policies that inform her work in equality and diversity.
Early Career at Southwark Council
Before her roles at the Greater London Authority and TUC, Huma Munshi worked as a Project Officer at Southwark Council from 2004 to 2006. In this position, she was involved in various projects aimed at improving community services and addressing local needs, laying the groundwork for her future work in policy development.