Dr Nejad is a Co-Founder and Trustee of Panah since 2009. She studied Agriculture at Writtle College University in Chelmsford, before going to Reading for her Masters in International Marketing. She qualified in International Marketing and Management PhD from Cranfield University 1995. Dr Nejad has 25 years’ experience in supporting young students and overall 18 years’ experience as a Governor at Field’s Early Year’s Centre and Ridgefield Primary Schools, being underprivileged areas of the city. 3 years key worker for young people at the Railway House project, a shelter project for homeless teenage and young people at risk. Dr Nejad is great believer in excellence in education and raising quality standards and expertise.

Mr Fani is a Co-Founder and Trustee of Panah since 2009. Mr Fani is a Qualified Civil Engineer and has worked in property development project management. Mr Fani and Dr Nejad have been married since 1981 and have three children, two have completed University and one aged sixteen. Mr Fani is passionate in his support for the children in need and has dedicated last eight years of his income as a legacy for charitable work. His first focus was to fund payments of treatment for children with terminal illnesses and those living in poverty. He is a great advocate and supporter of focusing on Health, Education and creating opportunities for young people.

Mrs Ebrahimi is the treasurer and a trustee of Panah. She has been very active in fundraising activities for charities and has devoted most of her free time to Panah since its inception in 2009. Mrs Ebrahimi has been working in the finance sections of the local government since 1998 and currently works in the finance division of the Cambridge City Council. Mrs Ebrahimi loves working with children and has several professional qualifications in childcare. In addition to raising two daughters, Mrs Ebrahimi has extensive experience in working with children since early 1990s.