Faiza Shaheen

Dr. Faiza Shaheen is a Distinguished Policy Fellow at London School of Economics, and an advisor to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UNESCWA). She is the author of a range of publications covering social and economic debates, including inequality, austerity, immigration, and social mobility. She has over 20 years of experience researching the trends and consequences of inequality, as well as designing policies and campaigns. Her book, ‘Know your place: How society sets us up to fail and what we can do about it’ was released in July 2023 on Simon & Schuster. Faiza also ran as a Labour then Independent candidate in her home seat, Chingford & Woodford Green, in 2019 and 2024.