Ahmad Wright

Ahmad Wright has extensive work experience in various roles related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Ahmad is currently serving as the Director of Diversity, Equity and Learning & Development at The David and Lucile Packard Foundation since December 2021. Prior to this, they worked as an HR Manager for Learning, Development, and Inclusion at the same foundation from March 2019 to December 2021.

Before joining the Packard Foundation, Ahmad worked at Stanford University where they held multiple positions. Ahmad served as the Assistant Dean of Career Education & Associate Director of Career Catalyst - Diversity from September 2016 to March 2019. In this role, they developed and implemented strategies focusing on diversity and inclusion in career development. Ahmad also worked as an Assistant Director of Diversity Networks from October 2014 to September 2016.

Ahmad's earlier work experience includes a role as an Academic Advisor at UC Berkeley from August 2008 to October 2014. Ahmad provided academic guidance to student athletes, with a specialization in working with underrepresented students within the athlete community.

Prior to their work in academia, Ahmad worked in the recruitment industry. Ahmad served as an Executive Recruiter at Parker and Lynch from August 2007 to August 2008, where they managed a sales pipeline and built relationships with key professionals. Ahmad also worked as a Staffing Specialist at CORESTAFF Services from August 2006 to August 2007.

Overall, Ahmad Wright has had a diverse range of roles related to diversity, inclusion, career development, and recruitment throughout their career.

Ahmad Wright completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology at the University of California, Berkeley from 1999 to 2004. Ahmad then pursued further education at the same institution, earning their Master of Arts (M.A.) in Education from 2004 to 2006.