Shahin Bekhradnia was born in Britain of Iranian Zoroastrian parents and brought up to appreciate her religious Yazdi heritage and community history.

After completing both undergraduate and post graduate degrees at Oxford university, she started a successful 6th form and language school in Oxford.

She has written numerous articles and given talks about Zoroastrianism.

Shahin is an active environmentalist, and actively involved in interfaith activities.

She represents Zoroastrians in official contexts such as immigration.

Currently she is working with the Afghan resettlement programme.

Shahin has been invited to return to the magistracy, and is on the Youth Offending panel. She continues with occasional teaching.