Cllr Dr Manju Shahul-Hameed is a resilient and tenacious senior leader and mental health advocate, known for her transformational role as a Cabinet Member. She excels in creating and delivering innovative strategies across various sectors, contributing significantly to executive teams and boards. As a Councillor for Broad Green ward in Croydon and former Mayor, Manju has driven substantial community and business initiatives. She founded the Manju Shahul-Hameed Foundation for Mental Health, a registered charity championing mental health awareness and fighting stigma through free community events. Manju graduated with her PhD in integration of health and social in Mental Health care at the University of Greenwich, underscoring her commitment to sustainable change and community well-being.