HDN Team

Carla Olfin

Business Manager

Carla Olfin

Business Manager

Carla is a valuable member of the HDN family, having joined in 2012. With over 20 years of experience in customer service and administration roles, Carla currently handles membership services, administration, finance, and business management. She is passionate about social and economic justice and strives to make a positive change for people and communities. Carla finds fulfilment in being part of an amazing team and contributing towards creating a better society, one step at a time. Carla’s strong belief in social and economic justice for all, has inspired her to pursue a career that contributes towards making a positive change for people and communities. Her favourite thing at HDN is being part of a fantastic team and having the opportunity to contribute to making a difference in society one step at a time!

Josh Neary Pegler

Research and Policy Lead

Josh Neary Pegler

Research and Policy Lead

Josh is HDN’s Research and Policy Lead- at HDN he designs, carries out and evaluates research on issues relating to EDI in the sector, leads on our Diversity Network Accreditation, and also curates our popular webinar programme. Josh joined HDN in 2021 after completing his masters degree at the University of Leeds- he has a keen interest in human rights and inclusion, having engaged both academically and professionally with issues relating to women’s, LGBTQ+, refugee/migrant and ethnic/religious minority rights and equality.

Ruth Gray

Mentoring Programmes Coordinator

Ruth Gray

Mentoring Programmes Coordinator

Ruth is the Mentoring Programmes Coordinator and delivers the Staff Mentoring Programe. She has over 15 years experience in personal development and lifelong learning projects and volunteer management. She is passionate about individuals and their potential, and loves to encourage others to learn and grow.

Mushtaq Khan

Chief Executive

Mushtaq Khan

Chief Executive

Mushtaq is keen on helping organisations become more inclusive and thriving businesses. He works with boards and leadership teams to develop and attain their ambitions and leads on our activity to develop a new generation of board members. Mushtaq has worked for several housing and regeneration organisations throughout his career, as well as running his own consultancy business. He has also worked at a senior and strategic level in local authorities for the over fifteen years, including working for large metropolitan councils such as Oldham, Trafford and Lambeth.

Chloe Tilford

Senior Consultant

Chloe Tilford

Senior Consultant

Chloe manages the training and consultancy services for HDN - she will help you scope out what your organisation would benefit from, identify who from our network of associates would be best to support you, and enjoys getting stuck into some of the projects and training herself. She is often out and about - meeting with members, at conferences and EDI-related events, and seeking out new learning opportunities to inform her work. After a very varied pre-housing career (including roles in finance, non-profit, high-end retail, event management and project management), Chloe wanted to leave the private sector and do something more connected with making a positive change. Chloe started her housing sector journey in transformation project management, then took the opportunity to join HDN in 2022. She is passionate about everyone having a fair chance to thrive in life and dismantling systems of oppression that prevent it. Outside of work she can mostly be found smothering her cat or doing various art/craft projects.

Caithlin Knox

Membership Services Co-Ordinator

Caithlin Knox

Membership Services Co-Ordinator

Caithlin is our Membership Coordinator, with a background in Transformation and Change within Social Housing and Local Authorities. During her career she has always been passionate about EDI and takes great joy in raising awareness of pain points and helping support every step of the way to bring the sector into the 21st Century. Caithlin is on a mission to inject new life into promoting fairness across Social Housing. She believes deeply that achieving equality goes beyond just ticking boxes, it is about transforming approaches to ensure every individual's voice is heard, appreciated, and that everyone has the opportunity to thrive. In this role she is here to grow and nurture HDN’s membership base, serve as the go-to person for inquiries, and create a supportive space where members' innovative ideas can emerge and flourish. With Caithlin’s expertise in driving change and a commitment to making a real difference, she is dedicated to ensuring our community is as diverse, inclusive, and forward-thinking as the people we aim to serve. She is always eager to connect with individuals and organisations who share her commitment to making a difference in the social housing and local Gov.

Michael da Costa

Marketing & Communications Officer

Michael da Costa

Marketing & Communications Officer

As the Marketing and Communications Officer for Housing Diversity Network, Michael knows a thing or two about the importance of connecting with people and creating a strong sense of community. Whether it's through social media, email campaigns, or in-person events, Michael is always looking for ways to reach out to our members. With experience in marketing, branding, and communication strategies, Michael is passionate about helping individuals and organisations build stronger communities and drive social change.

Robert Sharp

Marketing Assistant Apprentice

Robert Sharp

Marketing Assistant Apprentice

Robert Sharp is a highly motivated and dedicated Marketing Assistant Apprentice at Housing Diversity Network. He brings a wealth of enthusiasm and creativity to his work and has a deep passion for developing marketing strategies that are both effective and innovative. Robert is a talented individual who possesses a keen eye for detail and a strong sense of professionalism in everything that he does. He is constantly striving to learn and grow in his role and is committed to delivering exceptional results that drive the growth of the Housing Diversity Network brand

Carla Olfin

Business Manager

Josh Neary Pegler

Research and Policy Lead

Ruth Gray

Mentoring Programmes Coordinator

Mushtaq Khan

Chief Executive

Chloe Tilford

Senior Consultant

Caithlin Knox

Membership Services Co-Ordinator

Michael da Costa

Marketing & Communications Officer

Robert Sharp

Marketing Assistant Apprentice

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