Over the past decade, Raja has built expertise in strategic leadership and designing high-quality programmes to deliver sustainable, social impact. Most recently, she was the GLA’s Head of Community Engagement, leading work to increase civic participation across London and within policy areas where there are clear disparities in wealth and resources among communities. During COVID-19, she built a team that rapidly worked to support grassroots organisations and charities navigating the existential threats of shutdowns, funding cuts and redevelopment.