Sughra Ahmed brings together a unique blend of experience in academia, policy and community activism. I’m passionate about the intersections of gender, faith, culture and identities. Through research, art and service, my journey continues in understanding people, sharing their stories and building deep appreciation of human complexities in fun and creative ways. Stories change the way we see each other, and used well, storytelling is a powerful tool in creating more cohesive and healthier societies. I’m also interested in the connection between our own human contentment, the natural world and our spiritual reliance on the planets wellbeing. Caring for our wellbeing is deeply connected to caring for the wellbeing of the world around us.
Projects
- Bible Belt USA https://news.stanford.edu/2018/03/05/sughra-ahmedTaking time to go a on a listening adventure across the USA, after the 2016 elections, opened my world to people and opinions radically different to my own. This journey reinforced my passion to seek and build understanding across communities both domestic and global. https://news.stanford.edu/2018/03/05/sughra-ahmed-associate-dean-religious-life/
- Poppy hijab In 2014 we developed a campaign to mark the 100th anniversary of the first Indian Army recipient of the Victoria Cross to the Muslim soldier Khudadad Khan. Sepoy Khudadad Khan awarded a VC by King George V. The ‘poppy hijab’ was designed by a young British Muslim fashion designer for a media campaign to highlight the levels of ethnic minority engagement (particularly Muslim) in remembrance, informing the wider public that over one million Muslims wear the poppy each November. It generated nati
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Work history
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Director of Education - Human RightsRobert F. Kennedy Human Rights
United KingdomFreelance
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Associate Dean for Religious LifeStanford University
- United StatesFull Time
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Skills
- Community Building
- Community Development
- Analysis and Research
- Teacher
- Bespoke Training
- Motivation
- Campaign Strategy
- Public Speaking
- Writing
- Culture Inspiration
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Marketing Strategy
- Strategy
- Community Engagement
- Communication
- Training Development
- Training Delivery
- Leadership
- Department Leadership
- Thought Leadership
- Academic Management