Nadia Afrin Shams

Nadia Afrin Shams possesses extensive experience in program management and leadership across various sectors, focusing on youth employability and social development. As Team Leader at Swisscontact, Nadia leads a cross-functional team on a €4 million project aimed at enhancing the employability of 25,000 youths within agro-processing, ICT, and ready-made garments. Nadia's previous roles include managing a two-million-dollar training project at Uttoron, serving as General Manager for SAJIDA Foundation's urban poverty initiative, and leading significant advocacy efforts at BRAC. With a strong academic background in public administration and management from institutions such as the University of Illinois Chicago and Rajshahi University, Nadia has a proven track record in developing strategies and collaborating with private and public entities to drive social change.