Rania Ahmed (She/Her) Email & Phone Number

Rania Ahmed (She/Her) is a Design + Strategy at Overlap Associates. Colleagues describe them as "I had the pleasure of working with Rania on the development of a strategic plan at a school board. Rania was instrumental in ensuring the process was both effective and inclusive. Rania consistently demonstrated a strong ability to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders. She was particularly adept at facilitating difficult conversations, especially during consultations. Her approach fostered a sense of trust and openness, allowing for meaningful dialogue and valuable input. Beyond Rania's professional skills, she is a truly positive and supportive individual. Rania brought a sense of optimism and collaboration to every interaction, which made working together a genuine pleasure. I felt a high level of trust in her judgment and abilities throughout the project. I highly recommend Rania for any project requiring stakeholder engagement and strategic planning skills!" and "I had the pleasure of working closely with Rania Ahmed, and I cannot recommend her highly enough! She consistently exceeded expectations, delivering exceptional work with minimal oversight. Her ability to connect insights from engagement data and generate thoughtful, compelling insights was truly remarkable. She has a unique talent for synthesizing information that offers fresh perspectives and new connections. In addition to her impressive analytical skills, Rania has a deep commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppression work. Her expertise in these areas is invaluable—she brings a critical, equity-centered lens to every project, ensuring that voices are included and systems are challenged. Her knowledge and thoughtful approach have been instrumental in developing more inclusive outcomes in our work. Rania is dependable, detail-oriented, and simply a wonderful human. She was an absolute pleasure to work with!"

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  Queen'S University

  Undergraduate