Muhammad Sohaib Shafqat
Founder & CEO, School of Professional Skills (SOPS)
Muhammad is the Founder of the School of Professional Skills, an interactive learning platform that equips young people with practical digital skills to thrive in the economy. He began his leadership journey launching initiatives promoting innovation and youth engagement. With a background in Electrical Engineering and experience in IT and project management, Muhammad brings vision, structure, and purpose to digital learning that creates impact across Pakistan.
Syed Nawab
Group General Manager - Business Excellence (T&D, M&E), Artistic Milliners
Syed Nawab has developed a professional acumen for Planning, implementing, controlling, monitoring and project finance, and of working closely with operations and support departments to lead smooth functioning of all program objectives, further augmented with training & developing teamwork through exemplary leadership, guidance, and ensuring personal development and career growth of all team members. He has international experience through UN agencies, collaboration with GIZ, UK-Aid/DFID (presently FCDO), and US-Aid in development sector and manufacturing industry.
Madeeha Rehman
Assistant Manager Livelihood, Farmers Development Organization (FDO)
Madeeha Rehman is working as an Assistant Manger Livelihood. She is currently engaged in developing and managing projects that address poverty through skill development, workforce empowerment, and green livelihoods. Her work focuses on bridging the gap between vocational training and market demands, ensuring that underprivileged communities particularly youth women gain access to sustainable employment opportunities. She has been actively involved in conceptualizing, designing, and implementing programs that integrate skills, climate resilience, and economic inclusion.
Sidra Dara
Manager Research and Grants Administration, Aga Khan University
Sidra is a strategic operations and grant management professional with over six years of experience leading organizational growth, managing multimillion-dollar research portfolios and building high-performing teams across the healthcare and development sectors. She designs sustainable systems, drives cross-functional collaboration, and streamlines complex operations to enhance institutional efficiency. With degrees from Habib University and the Institute of Business Administration, Sidra leverages deep community understanding and strategic leadership to create sustainable change.
Ahmad Hussain
Program Development Advisor, Asia, International Rescue Committee
Ahmad is an experienced development professional with expertise in program design, development, implementation, and management in health, protection, Water, Sanitation, Hygiene, education, livelihoods, shelter, governance, and disaster risk reduction. His work has involved institutional and non-institutional donors, including but not limited to the World Bank, USAID, EU, ECHO, FCDO, BMZ, GAC, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, DFAT, and various UN agencies. Ahmad holds a master's degree in Environmental Sciences from the University of Peshawar.