Nahar joined Hestia in 2020 as Regional Director of Operations.

Nahar has worked in Housing and the Voluntary and Community Sector for over 20 years. She has worked as a Senior Manager for organisations across London and Sussex including Centrepoint and Nacro.

Nahar has always worked with a diverse client group with multiple and complex needs. As CEO of an Asian Women’s organisation - Nahar developed Domestic Abuse services for BAME women and a Forced Marriage programme in London schools.

Nahar has worked in Criminal Justice overseeing a national Ministry of Justice contract for Bail and Accommodation services.  She has led on transformation of mental health services in partnership with the NHS including implementation of a Lead Provider Model, development of an innovative Personality Disorder service and Recovery Services. 

Nahar has been a trustee and volunteer with services that support women and BAME communities including an RSL and BAME charities.