Belquis Ahmadi

Belquis Ahmadi serves as a Senior Program Officer at the United States Institute of Peace, focusing on strategic programming in Afghanistan related to countering violent extremism and women's rights. Prior roles include Deputy Chief of Party and Senior Gender Advisor for USAID's Regional Afghan Municipalities Program, where program management and gender integration were emphasized. Ahmadi's experience also includes positions as a Principal Investigator for USAID on skills training for Afghan youth, an election advisor with the Free & Fair Election Foundation of Afghanistan, and a Senior Human Rights Advisor for USAID's Afghanistan Rule of Law Program. Notable contributions to various programs span legal empowerment, civic education, and women's participation in governance and electoral processes. Academic credentials include a degree from Georgetown University.