Bio
Social Entrepreneur · GBV Specialist · Strategic Leader
Rehan Raja has spent over two decades at the intersection of frontline social work and strategic leadership. Beginning as a consultant supporting vulnerable families through the Danish public system, he progressed to leading and building crisis centres for violence-exposed women and children — developing deep expertise in trauma-informed practice, gender-based violence prevention, and risk assessment. His career is defined by one constant: turning specialist knowledge into real protection for real people.
Leadership & Impact
Organisational Development
Strategic leadership focused on strengthening professional practice and institutional systems to create sustainable social impact.
Strategic Advisory
International consultancy providing expert guidance on complex human dynamics and risk management for global organisations.
Professional Education
International training and development programmes designed to empower professionals and leaders to navigate complexity with authority.
Experience
2024 – PRESENT
Director, Athena Crisis Centre
Crisis centre leadership for violence-exposed women and children (§109).
Region Sjælland, Denmark.
2022 – PRESENT
Board Member, Salix Skole
Board-level governance, Copenhagen Municipality.
2021 – 2023
Consultant & Leader, Haven Crisis Centre
Progressed from consultant to pedagogical leader and acting director at a §109 crisis centre for violence-exposed women and children.
Vordingborg, Denmark.
2015 – 2021
Development Manager, Servisio Danmark ApS
Designed and implemented social initiatives focused on employment, education, and inclusion.
Copenhagen, Denmark.
2012 – 2023
External Consultant, ReyFlex Social Consultancy
Independent social work consultant supporting vulnerable families across Denmark in collaboration with public authorities, under the Danish Social Services Act (§50, §52, §54, §58, §109, §110).
2008 – 2015