Meet Our Team
Working together to Empower young people, Build leadership and create opportunities.
Afsana Ahmadi Shirinsukhan
Founder & President of Amanah Foundation
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Student and stuff at George Mason University
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Researcher specializing in women, peace, security, and education
Abubakkar Rahim
Project and Operation coordinator
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student at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), studying Computer Science
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​experience leading programs and initiatives that support Afghan students and youth
Sumia Qattali
Education Lead, Amanah Foundation
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Biology major in Neuroscience with a minor in Applied Mathematics (AMS) at Stony Brook University.
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Education Lead at Amanah Foundation and former Captain & Coordinator of the Afghan Dreamers, with experience in STEM, youth education, and leadership.
Sadaf Ahmadi
Strategic & Partnership Lead
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Afghan Engineering Student in South Korea with a strong interest in Artificial Intelligence, Research, and Innovation.
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​Afghan Engineering Student in South Korea with a strong interest in Artificial Intelligence, Research, and Innovation.
Sheyda Hashimi
Operation Lead Amanah Foundation
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Master’s student in Development and International Cooperation Studies at Sapienza University of Rome.
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Researcher focused on women’s empowerment and gender equality in Afghanistan.
Masuma Saeed
wellbeing & Mental Health Lead
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Mental health practitioner and researcher with a background in psychology.
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​​Focused on women’s wellbeing, youth support, resilience, and mental health advocacy.
Zahra Mahjob Raoufi
Department of mental Health & Wellbeing Facilitator
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Psychology student with a background in law and education
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Women’s empowerment, legal advocacy, education, and community engagement.
Abhigya Panday
Resource Mobilization Officer
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Master’s in Interdisciplinary Studies, specializing in Social Justice and Human Rights, from George Mason University.
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Resource mobilization, women’s rights, gender equality, and community engagement.
Zahida Safi
Web Development & Digital System Lead
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Computer Science graduate with an interest in technology and digital innovation.
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Website & systems management, digital communication, and public speaking.
Anjila Omar
Book Club Program Coordinator
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Literature graduate with a passion for books and education.
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Reading advocacy, youth engagement, and community-based learning initiatives.
Nader Ataie
Education Partnerships Coordinator
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Background in Language, Literature, and Education.
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School management, education, youth engagement, and former Afghanistan National Football Team player.
Najma Yousafi
Social Media & community Engagement Coordinator
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Computer Science student at the American University of Afghanistan (AUAF).
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​Technology, social media, content creation, and community engagement.
Setareh Hamidzai
Book Club Program Associate
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Persian Literature student with a passion for education and learning
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Community engagement, youth opportunities, and knowledge sharing.
Somayeh Saeedi
Education Partnerships Coordinator
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Law and Political Science graduate from Herat University.
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​Social media, digital content, communication, and community engagement.
Sahar Ibrahimi
Visual Communication & Graphic Design Coordinator
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Persian Language and Literature with experience in graphic design and digital content creation.
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Graphic design, social media management, and visual communication.
Minsoo Kim
Leadership Initiatives Lead
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M.Ed. candidate in Elementary Education at George Mason University, with a background in Computational and Data Sciences.
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Leadership development, student-centered learning, mentorship, and inclusive education.
Khujasta Ahmadi
Human Resources Officer
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Human Resources Officer at Amanah Foundation, supporting team coordination and HR records.
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Human resources, staff support, communication, and organizational development.
Angela Marisol
Social Media & community Engagement Coordinator
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Atena Taheri
Book Club Program Associate
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