Jawad Shams

Jawad Shams is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in health policy and grassroots advocacy. Currently serving as a Campaign Officer at Build Bangladesh since May 2023, Jawad also holds multiple leadership roles at Youth Policy Forum (YPF) since September 2020, including Lead of the Health Policy and Wellbeing Network and Coordinator of the Grassroots Network. Jawad's aims focus on empowering local communities through evidence-based policy initiatives. Additionally, Jawad has contributed to various organizations, including Dhaka University Research Society as a Project Management Executive, and Health Economics Study Alliance as an Executive Committee Member, promoting health economics in Bangladesh. Previous experience includes roles in research coordination, freelance writing, and leadership positions in community improvement efforts and educational simulations. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Social Science in Health Economics from the University of Dhaka.