Governing Body Members

At Being A Woman, our strength lies in the dedication, expertise, and vision of our Governing Body. This group of distinguished individuals oversees the organization’s strategic direction, governance, and ensures our mission is executed with integrity and impact. Their leadership guides our ongoing commitment to empower women, provide inclusive education, and uplift marginalized communities.

Meet Our Governing Body (Term: 2022–2027)

Prof. Abdul Matin
President

  • Occupation/Role: Retired Professor, Ex-Head of Sociology Dept., AMU
  • Address: House No-28, Sagar, Anupshahar Road, Opposite F.M.Tower Maheshpur, Aligarh, UP

Mrs. Manu Ashok
Vice President

  • Occupation/Role: Services
  • Address: C 14 A Upper Ground Floor, Panchsheel Vihar, Malviya Nagar, South Delhi, Delhi-110017

Farina Samad
General Secretary

  • Occupation/Role: Social Worker
  • Address: D-38, Abul Fazal Enclave 1, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi-110025

Dr. Sabiha Khan
Joint Secretary

  • Occupation/Role: Ex-Principal at Jamia School
  • Address: Ikram House, 259, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi-110025

Ataur Rehman
Treasurer

  • Occupation/Role: Ex-Banker
  • Address: E-110A, E Block, Abul Fazal Enclave 1, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi-110025

Neelam Sharma
Joint Treasurer

  • Occupation/Role: Self-employed
  • Address: K-26B, 1st Floor, Kalkaji, Opp Balaji Estate, New Delhi-110019

Md. Muzaffar Yunus
Executive Member

  • Occupation/Role: Service
  • Address: 51A, Jauhari Farm, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi-110025

Dr. Suranjit Chatterjee
Executive Member

  • Occupation/Role: Senior Consultant, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
  • Address: Sarita Vihar, New Delhi-110076

Sapna Giri
Executive Member

  • Occupation/Role: Service
  • Address: L-32, Sector-11, Near Metro Hospital, Noida, GB Nagar, U.P. 201301

Prof. Jessy Abraham
Executive Member

  • Occupation/Role: Professor, IASE Education, Jamia Millia Islamia
  • Address: Jamia Nagar, New Delhi-110025

Hera Faruqi
Executive Member

  • Occupation/Role: Social Worker
  • Address: F-68, First Floor, Lajpat Nagar 1, Near Shani Mandir, New Delhi-110024

Our Role and Commitment

The Governing Body ensures effective governance and transparent management practices. They work closely with our executive team, volunteers, and partners to:

  • Set strategic goals that align with our vision of empowering women and children.
  • Oversee program development including education, healthcare, and skill-building initiatives.
  • Ensure financial accountability and legal compliance.
  • Foster partnerships and community engagement.
  • Promote inclusivity, equity, and sustainability in all aspects of the organization’s work.

Prof. Abdul Matin
President

  • Occupation/Role: Retired Professor, Ex-Head of Sociology Dept., AMU
  • Address: House No-28, Sagar, Anupshahar Road, Opposite F.M.Tower Maheshpur, Aligarh, UP

Mrs. Manu Ashok
Vice President

  • Occupation/Role: Services
  • Address: C 14 A Upper Ground Floor, Panchsheel Vihar, Malviya Nagar, South Delhi, Delhi-110017

Farina Samad
General Secretary

  • Occupation/Role: Social Worker
  • Address: D-38, Abul Fazal Enclave 1, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi-110025

Dr. Sabiha Khan
Joint Secretary

  • Occupation/Role: Ex-Principal at Jamia School
  • Address: Ikram House, 259, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi-110025

Ataur Rehman
Treasurer

  • Occupation/Role: Ex-Banker
  • Address: E-110A, E Block, Abul Fazal Enclave 1, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi-110025

Neelam Sharma
Joint Treasurer

  • Occupation/Role: Self-employed
  • Address: K-26B, 1st Floor, Kalkaji, Opp Balaji Estate, New Delhi-110019

Md. Muzaffar Yunus
Executive Member

  • Occupation/Role: Service
  • Address: 51A, Jauhari Farm, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi-110025

Dr. Suranjit Chatterjee
Executive Member

  • Occupation/Role: Senior Consultant, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
  • Address: Sarita Vihar, New Delhi-110076

Sapna Giri
Executive Member

  • Occupation/Role: Service
  • Address: L-32, Sector-11, Near Metro Hospital, Noida, GB Nagar, U.P. 201301

Prof. Jessy Abraham
Executive Member

  • Occupation/Role: Professor, IASE Education, Jamia Millia Islamia
  • Address: Jamia Nagar, New Delhi-110025

Hera Faruqi
Executive Member

  • Occupation/Role: Social Worker
  • Address: F-68, First Floor, Lajpat Nagar 1, Near Shani Mandir, New Delhi-110024

Our Role and Commitment

The Governing Body ensures effective governance and transparent management practices. They work closely with our executive team, volunteers, and partners to:

  • Set strategic goals that align with our vision of empowering women and children.
  • Oversee program development including education, healthcare, and skill-building initiatives.
  • Ensure financial accountability and legal compliance.
  • Foster partnerships and community engagement.
  • Promote inclusivity, equity, and sustainability in all aspects of the organization’s work.

Being A Woman – Empowering lives, building brighter futures—one woman, one child, one community at a time.