Ahmed Abdirahman

Ahmed Abdirahman is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in leadership and policy expertise. Currently serving as the founder and CEO of Järvaveckan since August 2016, Ahmed also functions as a Nordic Migrant Expert Forum representative for the Nordic Council of Ministers and Council, an Obama leader for the Obama Foundation, and a David Rockefeller Fellow with The Trilateral Commission. As the founder and CEO of the non-profit Stiftelsen The Global Village, Ahmed focuses on community engagement in areas such as culture, education, and diversity. Previous roles include serving as a Policy Expert at Stockholms Handelskammare, a Cultural Affairs Assistant at the US Embassy in Stockholm, and a Researcher at SVT. Ahmed has also contributed to peacebuilding at Interpeace and managed external relations for the Spånga-Tensta District Administration. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in International Studies from Marymount Manhattan College and a Master’s Degree in International Humanitarian Action from Fordham University.