Shirmeen Ahmad

Shirmeen Ahmad, MPA, currently serves as the Resource Development Coordinator at YWCA Metropolitan Chicago, where responsibilities include writing grants and cultivating relationships with funding partners. Prior experience includes roles as an Associate Business Analyst at GAD GROUP TECHNOLOGY, INC., where Shirmeen focused on matching technological solutions to client needs, and as an Instructional Design Intern at Metra Commuter Rail, collaborating on training content. Shirmeen's background also features positions ranging from Administrative Assistant at IFS - Islamic Foundation School to various roles at Eastern Illinois University, including Resident Assistant and Yearbook Copy Editor. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Illinois Chicago and a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Political Science from Eastern Illinois University, with a notable GPA of 3.9/4.0.