Trustee
Faye Behbehani is an independent cultural and heritage consultant. She received her bachelor’s in Business Management and International Studies from Bentley College, USA, in 2003 and her master’s in the History of Art and Architecture of the Islamic Middle East from SOAS, University of London, in 2023. She holds the position of Trustee within the Barakat Trust, contributing to the organization’s governance and decision-making processes. In this role, she is actively involved in overseeing engagement and membership development initiatives and plays a key role in fundraising efforts . She also serves as a member of The Barakat Trust’s Academic Advisory Committee and plays a key role in communicating with and enhancing the database of grantees. As well as, serving as a member of the Hands-on-Islamic Art Committee, an award that fosters inclusiveness and understanding through community engagement with Islamic art heritage in the United Kingdom. Faye is co-director of The Barakat Trust CIC, the consultancy arm of the trust, where she engages in consulting and strategizing on cultural and heritage projects. In 2006, she established Jasmine Box, a multi-brand boutique in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, embracing her skills as a self-taught designer to curate unique collections and deliver bespoke fashion experiences to her clients.
