Hajara Ugradar

Hajara Ugradar joined the Board in April 2025.

Independent Governor

Member of Audit and Risk Committee

Hajara holds a Master’s degree in Pharmacy from Liverpool John Moores University and currently serves as the Associate Director of Safety and Learning at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals.

With a strong background in governance, risk management, and quality assurance within the healthcare sector, Hajara brings a wealth of experience to the Board. Her roles have equipped her with the skills to lead significant change management programs, enhance quality and compliance standards, and implement robust assurance systems.

Hajara believes that education is a cornerstone of personal and community development. Her extensive expertise in governance and risk management will be invaluable in supporting the College’s mission of providing high-quality technical education. She is committed to ensuring that the College maintains robust oversight and accountability, fostering an environment of excellence and continuous improvement.

In addition to her professional achievements, Hajara is passionate about fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a Freedom to Speak Up Champion, she has co-developed initiatives to promote underrepresented voices and advance diverse leadership. Her background enables her to effectively advocate for these important issues.

Outside of her professional life, Hajara enjoys yoga, walking, and spending time with her family.

Register of Interest

Any Directorships including companies or organisations which are doing or seeking to do business with the College, or with any of its associated companies. None

Current employment and any previous employment in which you continue to have a financial interest (including self-employment). Lancashire Teaching Hospitals

Employment by companies or organisations which are doing or seeking to do business with the College, or with any of its associated companies. Lancashire Teaching Hospitals

Paid or unpaid positions or connections with other educational institutions, including universities, colleges and schools. Have previously been involved in some mentorship work with the Girls’ Network.

Other appointments (voluntary, remunerated or otherwise), e.g. trusteeships, directorships, local authority memberships, magistracy, tribunals etc. other paid or unpaid public appointments or elections to office. Have previously been involved in some mentorship work with The Girls’ Network.

Membership of any professional bodies, trade associations, special interest groups or mutual support organisations. General Pharmaceutical Council (Registered Pharmacist).

Shareholdings – Companies in which you hold more than 1% of the share capital. None

Spouse, partner or other close family member with a direct financial interest in the supply of goods or services to the College, or a significant shareholding in the company or other body which supplies goods or services. None

Any contractual relationship with the Corporation [or any company or other organisation connected with the Corporation]. None

Any other interests which you consider are appropriate to disclose and are not covered by the above. None