Hasin Jahan
Professional Adviser
About Hasin Jahan
Hasin Jahan is a dynamic and empathetic trainer with decades of leadership experience as the Head and senior executive of multiple international development organizations. With a foundation in engineering and systems thinking, she brings a rare blend of analytical rigor, strategic leadership, and emotional intelligence to her facilitation work.
She is the founder of Hands on with Hasin (HoH)—an initiative dedicated to supporting individuals on their journeys toward personal and professional growth and improved mental well-being. Under HoH, she has mentored diverse individuals and designed transformative learning spaces grounded in empathy, clarity, and self-awareness.
Combining the systems thinking of an engineer, the strategic depth of a senior executive, and the human-centered perspective of a psychosocial support provider, Hasin empowers individuals and teams to unlock their potential and thrive with purpose.
Mental Health & Psychosocial Credentials
Certified in Basic Psychosocial Support Skills (Joint initiative by BRAC Institute of Educational Development & The University of Tokyo, GMHWI)
- Applies trauma-sensitive, resilience-focused approaches in mentoring and facilitation
- Deeply committed to inclusive and sustainable emotional wellness
Training & Facilitation Experience
- Certified ToT Trainer with extensive experience designing and facilitating capacity-building for:
– Development sector professionals
– Corporate teams
– Students and youth leaders - TEDx Speaker and regular Guest Lecturer at leading universities
- Core contributor to establishing ITN-BUET as a self-sustaining training institute
- Known for inclusive, interactive, and context-sensitive training
Key Themes
✔ Emotional Intelligence & Resilience
✔ Mental Wellbeing & Stress Management
✔ Leadership & Inclusion
✔ Youth Empowerment
✔ Gender-Sensitive Approaches
✔ Communication & Team Cohesion
Academic Credentials
🎓 MSc in Water & Environmental Management – Loughborough University of Technology (UK), 1995
🎓 BSc in Civil Engineering – Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), 1993
🎓 Postgraduate Diploma in Disaster Risk Management – University of Dhaka, 2018
Books
Books of Hasin Jahan
Be yourself girl
Pathways to success in career and personal life
Hasin's biography
Professional memories and experiences
Hasin Jahan
About Hasin
Someone who understands
Hasin Jahan recognises this fact, and she’s here to help in turning things around. She believes her life experience and awareness of each distinct situation can be an asset to those who want to transform failure into success.