Trustees and Chair information
Chair – Hodan Yusuf

Hodan is a Qualified Teacher (QTS) with a degree in Teaching, Accounting, and Finance.
With nearly a decade of experience working with EYFS and Primary children both in the UK
and the Middle East, she has dedicated her career to supporting young people in their
educational and personal growth.Since becoming Chair of B Young Stars in 2022, Hodan
has brought warmth, structure, and a deep understanding of how education can transform
lives. Her leadership continues to strengthen our mission of empowering the next generation
through learning, mentorship, and opportunity.

Trustee – Sophia Nicol
Sophia is a lifelong educator and passionate jazz enthusiast. She founded Creative Pulse in
response to cuts in music education across UK schools, championing creativity and
self-expression through the arts. A highlight of her journey includes performing at London’s
Jazz Café as part of Byron Wallen’s gamelan orchestra, playing the music of Boards of
Canada. Since joining B Young Stars as a Trustee in 2025, Sophia has brought her creative
energy and educational insight to help us build a more inspiring and inclusive environment
for young people.

Trustee – Yusuf Hassan
Yusuf Hassan is a dedicated community leader passionate about education, technology, and
youth development. He works in a library and serves as both a sports coach and tech
mentor, supporting young people and older adults to build confidence, skills, and
connections. He is a former School Governor at Cardwell Primary School, and remains
active in community engagement—visiting residents, listening to their needs, and helping
them access local opportunities.Since joining B Young Stars as a Trustee in 2025, Yusuf has
been instrumental in driving our community-focused and digital inclusion work, ensuring
learning, wellbeing, and opportunity are accessible to all.

CEO – Abdigani Mohamoud
Abdigani came to the UK from Somalia, facing the challenges of adapting to a new culture
and education system. Having grown up in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, he witnessed
first-hand the issues faced by local young people — from barriers in education to limited
access to positive activities.
In 2011, he began B Young Stars as a small community initiative, running football sessions in
the park to engage young people and provide them with a safe, supportive space. His
passion and persistence led to the organisation becoming a limited company in 2016,
expanding to include Education and Mentoring programmes. Today, under his leadership, B
Young Stars has become a registered charity with a lasting impact — continuing to grow,
inspire, and uplift young people across the community.

Operations Manager – Bibi Nubir
Bibi works in Finance for one of the Big Four firms in the City of London and is AAT qualified.
She joined B Young Stars in 2018 as a Maths and English Tutor, where her engaging
teaching style and dedication helped many young people build confidence and improve their
academic performance. Alongside her tutoring, Bibi volunteered her time to support the CEO
and help grow the organisation.

Today, she continues to play a vital role behind the scenes, managing operations,
coordinating teams, and ensuring everything runs smoothly. Her leadership, attention to
detail, and commitment to the charity’s mission have been instrumental in helping B Young
Stars expand and deliver high-quality programmes across the community.