Leyla Hussein
Leyla Hussein | |
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Leyla Hussein at Oslo Freedom Forum | |
| Lord Rector of the University of St Andrews | |
| In office October 2020 – October 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Srđa Popović |
| Succeeded by | Stella Maris |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1980 (age 45–46) |
| Alma mater | Thames Valley University |
| Occupation | Psychotherapist and social activist |
| Known for | Founder of Dahlia Project, founder of Daughters of Eve, Chief Executive of Hawa's Haven |
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Leyla Hussein OBE (Somali: Leyla Xuseen) is a Somali-born British psychotherapist and social activist. She is the founder of Dahlia project, one of the co-founders of the Daughters of Eve non-profit organisation and a Chief Executive of Hawa's Haven. In 2020, Hussein was elected Rector of the University of St Andrews, making her the third woman and first woman of colour to hold this position. Hussein received significant criticism during her role as Rector of the University of St Andrews owing to her lack of involvement in the role.