Bio
Sheelan Qader is a management and policy professional with over eight years of experience in organizational leadership, project management, and policy development. A Fulbright Scholar pursuing an MS in Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management, she specializes in political ecology, sustainability, and natural resource governance. She has led departments, streamlined operations, and overseen multimillion-dollar budgets, bridging research-driven policy with real-world implementation. Fluent in Kurdish and Arabic, she navigates cultural and disciplinary boundaries with ease, fostering collaboration across sectors. Her expertise spans staff management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning. Committed to social and environmental justice, she crafts pragmatic solutions to complex global challenges, combining policy acumen with hands-on leadership.