Board of Directors

Dr. Naseer Muhammad Nizamani has a long and distinguished career in program management, research, and training/ teaching in health systems and international development. Dr Nizamani is professionally trained as a public health physician,

Dr. Khadim Hussain Lakhiar is a qualified person with an MBBS. He has been working in essential positions during his illustrious career. He held a senior position as Executive District Officer of Health in the Government of Sindh Health Department. Later, he worked as an Administrator at LUHMS Jamshoro.

Highly educated women with dynamic leadership traits emerged from Lyari, The oldest slum and mother city of Karachi. She has attained the status of an outspoken fighter for the rights of depressed and neglected women and the elimination of gender bias. Her late father was a committed and devoted social worker,

Samia Liaquat Ali Khan is a seasoned advocate for socio-economic development and gender equity based in Islamabad, Pakistan. With over 25 years of experience, she has demonstrated her expertise in designing, implementing, and advancing programs to improve the lives of individuals affected by poverty and conflict.

Mr. Allah Nawaz Samoo is the Chief Executive Officer of the Thardeep Rural Development Program (TRDP). He has over 20 years of experience in senior leadership roles across the country in the development sector, corporate sector, and government organizations.His key areas of expertise include building and managing public‐private partnerships and leading a ‘community‐driven‐development’ process.

Dr. Muhammad Qasim Rahopoto is a highly accomplished medical professional with extensive experience in both academic and practical realms. With a robust educational background, including an MBBS from the University of Sindh at Chandka Medical College and an MD (Doctor of Medicine) from Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences, he has solidified his expertise in General Medicine.

Yasmin Hyder has 33 years of work experience in Marketing, Business Development, Gender and Trade, Corporate Governance, Communications, and Global Knowledge events with local and international organizations. She is passionate about empowering human resources and contributing to an inclusive and diverse environment through initiatives that foster economic transformation,

Dr. Sono started his professional career in late 1982 as a teacher (lecturer) at Agriculture University Tando Jam Sindh. This allowed him to learn teaching skills and understand research methodology and its conduct. It is linked with National and International Academia.