Sufina joined John Ellerman Foundation in January 2020 as their Director. The Foundation is an endowed grantmaker that aims to advance wellbeing for people, society and the natural world, through its grant making (in the areas of the arts, social action and environment), investing and wider operations. In 2022, Sufina finished a two-year Executive MBA programme, with a specialism in Strategic Leadership, at Warwick Business School.



Before joining the Foundation, Sufina worked in corporate strategy and performance at the City of London Corporation. She has also worked for the National Lottery Community Fund and City Bridge Foundation in grantmaking, strategy and policy roles. Sufina started her career in service delivery and business development roles for charities working with adults with learning disabilities and older people.



Sufina is also a Trustee for We Belong, The Charterhouse and the Association of Charitable Foundations. She is also a member of the Grants and Evaluation Committee for Youth Futures Foundation. Sufina is an honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, having chaired their Expert Panel on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Sufina was awarded an MBE for charitable services in 2020. Sufina is also a member of the Institutional Investors Circle Advisory Committee.