Sadaf Ahmad Email & Phone Number

Rockville, Md

Worked with advocates and elected officials in Maryland and District of Columbia for National Capital Area and Greater Maryland Chapters.

Mclean, Va

Caregiver Action Network

Developed outline, content, press release, etc. for rare disease caregiver micro-site. Managed social media e.g. Facebook, Twitter, and online newsletter with circulation of 14,000 members. Presented on Alzheimer's disease and dementia caregiving to government agencies including DC Office on Aging. Represented 90 million caregivers in policy forums, webinars, and hearings on aging and long-term supports and services along with patient advocacy groups. Supported fundraising and special events. Monitored caregiving issues including health reform and working with members of Congress to advance legislation benefiting family caregivers.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Wrote communications plan, content, messaging, press release, and newsletter articles to prevent and address Islamophobia. Developed outreach to allied organizations, and other presentation materials to launch project tracking anti-Shariah legislation as US becomes majority-minority nation by 2050.

Washington, Dc

Health policy, patient advocacy, and outreach to bleeding disorders community & families affected by rare diseases. Program analysis, survey design, development, & communications.•Lobbied state & federal legislators on behalf of the bleeding disorders community to increase access to care.•Designed survey to achieve 20% response rate; authored white paper to improve charity assistance program.•Monitored healthcare reform impact on patients; convened speakers to educate advocates at symposium.

Chicago

• Created evaluation, communications, & recruitment strategy for US Dept. of State sponsored program in India.• Drafted & presented curriculum on interfaith cooperation for religiously diverse international delegations.• Led 3 P/T staff in management of database, website, social media, survey design, & event-planning.• Provided technical assistance to young leaders & micro-grants to NGOs for social action projects in India. • Trained, recruited, selected, & coached college students to become interfaith leaders on campuses.Supported US Department of State's mission on public diplomacy in India through Dept. of Human Rights & Labor.Conducted outreach to under-served communities. Delivered trainings on religious diversity on campuses. Recruited participants for One Chicago, One Nation, an intercultural civic engagement initiative to build healthier neighborhoods by addressing local needs, with an emphasis on the contributions of the Muslim community.

Greater Chicago Area

Policy/Advocacy to increase after-school programming for at-risk youth, thereby reducing the risk of violent crime in marginalized communities. State-level coalition building with Afterschool Alliance.• Convened Illinois After-school Alliance to educate officials on youth programs & policy.• Participated in Elev8 coalition to win legislation codifying community schools into state law.• Reviewed Teen REACH grant proposals for Illinois Department of Human Services.

Greater New York City Area

National Urban Fellows Academic & Leadership Development Fellowship Program is a rigorous, 14-month, full-time graduate degree program comprising two semesters of academic course work and a nine-month mentorship assignment. Fellows receive a $25,000 stipend, health insurance, a book allowance, relocation and travel reimbursement, and full payment of tuition, in addition to their ongoing personal and professional development.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Federal health policy and lobbying with patient advocacy groups on rare disease issues. Developed database of orphan drug companies and provided consulting to FDA Office of Orphan Product Development. Assisted in planning of 25th anniversary gala to fundraise over $500,000.

Reviewed proposals, conducted 10 site visits of potential grantees, and prepared oral and written summaries of recommendations for staff and board members. Researched resources for black male youth in Chicago.

• Developed affordable healthcare program for the uninsured; doubled patient enrollment. • Administered health screenings with physicians; wrote grants to secure $40,000.

Chicago, Il

• Built relationships with diverse institutions to become dues-paying board members.• Conducted outreach and recruited parent leaders to win Local School Council elections.• Organized immigrant rights/civil liberties forum with over 250 residents at local mosque. • Worked in coalition to win $3 million in state funding for civic engagement initiatives. • Launched first annual grassroots fundraising event; trained leaders to canvass residents.• Facilitated voter registration, rallies, actions, & meetings with elected officials on key issues.

Chicago, Il

Organized public hearing with Congressman Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights and Office for Hispanic Catholics on immigrant rights/civil liberties.

Greater Chicago Area

Produced & edited 5 minute audio story on Indian-Americans, immigrants, and sexuality for Chicago Matters series in Ear to the Ground mentorship program.

Mpa, Public Administration

Activities and Societies: Awarded National Urban Fellowship, a full-tuition scholarship and rigorous 14-month leadership development.

Certificate In Philanthropy & Nonprofit Sector

Recipient of McCormick Tribune Scholarship for nonprofit professionals.

Ba, American Studies

Activities and Societies: Kusika African Dance Company, Multicultural Center Intern, Prizm a cappella, South Asian Students Association.