Meet the Team

Leona Leung

Local community activist & principal of local Chinese School, she has a wide range of experience in project management & community development. She speaks out for the Chinese community in local groups such as Business Crime Steering Group, BME Recruitment scrutiny panel, Police Independent Advisory Group & BCC Housing Steering Group.

To address concerns and for improvement of the Chinese communities, Leona spends much of her time building bridges with governments as well as building relationships with local businesses and groups.

Angela Huang

Angela is an active member of the local Chinese community and a specialist in marketing and PR. She has been working closely with both British and Chinese arts and cultural organisations, businesses, communities and authorities to connect the East and the West. She’s keen to support local community development, encourage Chinese community to get involved in local cultural and social life and establish good relationships with local authorities.

She’s also a co-founder of Chinese Future and Vice President of Birmingham China Business Forum.

Robin Misir

As the National Chinese Community Engagement Lead for the Home Office (Immigration), Robin has been developing successful local partnerships and projects in key locations like London, Birmingham and Manchester, where the community’s economic and cultural contribution is significant.

Robin has been delighted to work with Chinese Active Citizens UK and feels they reflect modern Britain as well as a dynamic and diverse Chinese community in the UK. He shares their passion for building bridges and a joined up approach to reduce harm to all communities.

Hanif Sanghar

I have been an officer since 2005 and a city centre officer for 6 years in which I’ve interacted with all aspects of Chinese life in Birmingham City Centre. I very much enjoy meeting my public and the community I serve. I am here to serve the Chinese community however I can.

Jon Lander

I have been a West Midlands Police officer for eight years and I have worked as part of the Birmingham City Centre neighbourhood team for four years. I met the team in October 2016 when I volunteered to be Chinese Liaison Officer.

We identified that there is a lot of good community work taking place within Chinatown and Southside. The aim of the Active Citizens project is to organise, help, support and promote the good work being done in the community, create greater awareness of the events and organisations and try and encourage more people to get involved in community projects. As a local police officer, I am supporting as a member of the community. We want to invite every member of the community to get involved.

Jon Lander

I have been a West Midlands Police officer for eight years and I have worked as part of the Birmingham City Centre neighbourhood team for four years. I met the team in October 2016 when I volunteered to be Chinese Liaison Officer.

We identified that there is a lot of good community work taking place within Chinatown and Southside. The aim of the Active Citizens project is to organise, help, support and promote the good work being done in the community, create greater awareness of the events and organisations and try and encourage more people to get involved in community projects. As a local police officer, I am supporting as a member of the community. We want to invite every member of the community to get involved.

Philip Choi

A freelance WordPress specialist with web design and blog training skills. He loves digital technology and is infinitely curious about social engagement. Phil is always learning and making new connections. He likes to contribute and collaborate on community projects where he can add value.

His role is to create a website and blog for the Chinese Active Citizens in Birmingham, to help and encourage community engagement online.