Mariam has over 20 years’ experience working across housing and third sector organisations, focusing on preventing homelessness, supported housing, mental health, and domestic abuse prevention. Mariam is currently Head of Service (Cwm Taf Morgannwg and Vale) for Llamau, Wales’ Largest Youth Homelessness Charity.
Previously Mariam held various roles, including Regional Director of Domestic Abuse services for BAWSO, a leading charity in Wales supporting people from Black and Ethnic Minority backgrounds who are affected by domestic abuse and gender based violence. Mariam has also been an active member of Gwent Regional Safeguarding Board, co-chaired the Gwent anti-slavery group, and sat on the board of MEWN Cymru. Mariam has a BSc. (HONS) in Psychology and a MSc. in Computer Science and has worked in software development before joining the third sector.
As a Black, African, Muslim woman, Mariam has first-hand experience of the challenges faced by marginalised groups. She is a passionate advocate for change and improvement to the housing and support sectors, particularly around issues of equality and social justice.