Mehreen Baig is an award-winning broadcaster, author and former teacher who has become one of the UK's leading voices on education, youth culture and social issues. After graduating from the UCL Institute of Education, Mehreen spent a decade teaching in London before moving into broadcasting, where her empathy, warmth and authenticity quickly established her as a trusted voice on screen.
Since then, she has fronted acclaimed documentaries including Islam, Women and Me and Lost Boys?, become a regular reporter on BBC's Sunday Morning Live and contributor to The One Show, while also presenting series including Pilgrimage, Walks of Life and Our Coast. In 2021, she published her critically acclaimed debut book, Hidden Lessons, alongside hosting BBC Radio 4's The Secret Life of Teachers.
Building on her passion for education, Mehreen launched Glow Up Your Grades in 2023, a free online learning platform that has amassed millions of views across social media. The series went on to win Best Education Content at the Webby Awards, beating Microsoft and Sotheby's, while the accompanying HarperCollins guide was shortlisted for Education Book of the Year. Today, Mehreen continues to champion young people through broadcasting, publishing and digital media, using her platform to educate, inspire and amplify underrepresented voices.
