Who we are

Tracey Holland

Tracey is a born-and-bred Sheffielder with a strong commitment to the city and the people who live in it. She runs her own change consultancy, working primarily with universities and public sector organisations to help them navigate complex change, strengthen governance and deliver improvement in a practical, people-centred way.

Earlier in her career, Tracey work in higher education, banking and the private sector and was an active trade union rep, including serving as a UNISON branch treasurer. She brings expertise in governance, financial oversight, risk management, data protection and regulatory compliance, alongside a strong understanding of the challenges facing public and voluntary sector organisations.

Tracey has studied social policy at undergraduate and postgraduate level and also brings lived experience of growing up in a low-income household and of being a lone parent, which inform her values and commitment to accessible, fair advice services.

She is proud to support Citizens Advice Sheffield and to contribute her skills and experience to an organisation that makes such a tangible difference across the city.

Ahmed Mohamed

Ahmed Mohamed is the CEO of Infinite Skills CIC, a Sheffield-based non-profit organisation that empowers disadvantaged and underrepresented communities through innovative education, training, and employability programmes. His work focuses on increasing social mobility, tackling inequality, and creating long-term opportunities for people who face systemic barriers to progress.

In addition to his leadership at Infinite Skills, Ahmed is also a Director at First Support Care, an organisation providing high-quality, person-centred care services. Through this role, he supports the delivery of care that respects dignity, independence, and cultural understanding—values that are central to his wider work in community wellbeing.

Ahmed also serves as a trustee at Voluntary Action Sheffield (VAS), contributing to governance and strategic direction for the voluntary sector in the city. Across his roles, Ahmed brings deep insight into the lived experiences of marginalised communities, particularly young people, refugees, and ethnic minority groups.

Having grown up in Sheffield, Ahmed brings local insight and a deep commitment to inclusive, community-based approaches. On the Citizens Advice Sheffield board, he works alongside fellow trustees to champion access to fair and equitable services for all.

Mohammad Rajjaque

Vice Chair & Board Consumer Duty Lead

Mohammad has worked in the banking sector dealing with commodities markets for half a decade before joining a career in academia. Prior to this he has also worked in the Microfinance industry where he worked with a number of NGOs and marginalised communities.

He has a Bachelors in Economics, an MBA and a Master’s Degree in Accounting and Finance. He is also a qualified Financial Advisor and a member of London Institute of Banking and Finance.

Mohammad works at The University of Sheffield (Full time) and the University of York (As an associate) where he teaches courses on Financial Management. He also Chairs the Staff Race Equality Network and Acts as the Director of Student Experience at the Management School at the University of Sheffield.

Mohammad is very passionate about working towards livelihood based support systems that are designed to help marginalized individuals and communities, enabling them to join the mainstream economic and social institutions and have an inclusive lifestyle.

Lynsey Golland

Lynsey has over 20 years’ experience in the welfare to work, employment and skills industry, and is a member of Institute of Employability Professionals.

She is currently employed full time as a Senior Manager for Zest in the voluntary and community sector utilising her expertise, managing projects, staff, volunteers and building partnerships.

Passionate about helping others to get the best out of life, Lynsey’s work focuses on tackling poverty, improving social justice and having a positive impact on people’s mental wellbeing.

Lynsey has lived in Sheffield all her life, is a family person and when she gets the chance enjoys, holidays, fishing and is an avid koi keeper.