Mahera is a mother to three boys and a daughter in-law. She is passionate about living and sharing a vibrant love of faith and community with her family and her community. She has spent the best part of her voluntary and professional life talking and listening to people from all walks of life. She has always been interested in helping people overcome challenges, expand their experiences and meet their true potential. Her interest in people and their stories led to a career as a researcher, a personal development coach, and a parenting coach.

Mahera coaches professionals, young people, parents and individuals who are seeking to make change, personally develop, grow and maximize their strengths, reach their potential and achieve results. She is keen to develop community leaders and vibrant community organisations.

Mahera completed her PhD in 2015, focusing on intergenerational learning in three-generation families whose origins are in Bangladesh. She has a BSc in Chemistry, a PGCE, and an MEd in Education . She is currently a Teaching Fellow at the University College London, Institute of Education.