

Louise Pyne-Jones is Head of Programmes & Policy at the Faith & Belief Forum, a charity that works towards a connected society where people of different faiths, beliefs and cultures have strong, productive and lasting relations. As well as this role Louise has worked on a number of international rights campaigns, and has also been an advisor on research and funding at the Institute for Islamic Strategic Affairs (IISA), a think-tank that works on sustainable solutions for peace and stability across the Islamic world. Prior to nonprofit roles, Louise taught in primary, secondary, higher and adult education settings for over a decade. Currently continuing academic work with a PhD at SOAS, University of London, Louiseās thesis examines the transnationalism of Black religious movements, nationalisms and their relationship to identity and power.