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Board Training Programme- Birmingham City Council

Want to make a meaningful contribution to the cultural life of the city?
Birmingham Arts School is running a training weekend designed to prepare young people for
the responsibilities of being a Board member.
At the end of the weekend, participants will be placed with an arts organisation of their
choice, and provided with a mentor who will guide them through their first year with the
organisation. In previous years, the programme has seen participants join the Boards of
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Fierce Festival, Midlands Arts Centre, Sampad, Coventry
Biennial, and many more.

AMIRA ISMAIL

Board Director

Amira is currently the Regional Programme Manager at the Ernst & Young (EY) Foundation. With a BA in History and an MA in International Relations from the University of Birmingham, Amira brings a rich background in youth engagement and empowerment.

Her dedication shines through her work with funders like the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation and her volunteer efforts with Chatham House, where she connects young people with key policymakers in international affairs.

Amira has also previously been a part of the programme We Don’t Settle emerged from, Don’t Settle, under Beatfreeks. She is deeply committed to creating safe spaces for young people to celebrate their lived experiences.