Nabeera Shahzad

About

Hello, I am a fresh(-ish) college graduate with over 4 years of diverse experience in project management, strategic planning, community outreach, and leadership. I have a background in psychology, public policy, and political science, with a passion for social impact and sustainability. Skilled in building partnerships, managing projects, and providing mentorship. I am eager to leverage my skills to contribute to innovative and impactful initiatives.

Experience

• Founder · Indigo Wings LLC06/2025 – Current

  Established the first Pakistani owned book publishing company in the United States. Built strong partnerships with key industry players for market presence and extensive network of connections within the industry, facilitating collaboration and resource sharing among startups. Aligned operational objectives with long-term goals to ensure sustainable success throughout various stages of startup growth.

• International Development Intern · John Snow Inc.09/2023 – 01/2025

  Assisted with procurement tasks, meetings, logistics, and administrative work.

• Peer Mentor · CLA First & Sophomore09/2021 – 06/2023

  Handpicked by the director of CLA First! & Sophomore, a niche advising and learning community on campus to work alongside advisors as a mentor to primarily freshman and sophomore students. Assisted with weekly cohort classes and seminars. Worked with a small and supportive learning community to provide guidance and additional resources for new college students, both one-on-one and as a collective.

• Coordinator · Queer Student Center09/2021 – 02/2023

  Rebuilt, revived, and ran the student resource center post Covid-19 pandemic from the ground up. Oversaw the operations and programming of the center. Built and maintained relationships with internal and external organizations and vendors to optimize access to resources for students from minoritized backgrounds. Assigned and delegated roles among the E-Board. Served as a liaison between the student body, student government, and the university upper administration.

• Grant Writer · Glass House Shelter12/2020 – 05/2021

  Interned directly under the founder of the organization to help bring free college-accredited college courses to homeless shelters by finding investors and drafting grant applications. Analyzed financial statements for the nonprofit.

Education

• University of Massachusetts, BostonBachelor of Arts, Psychology (Honors), Public Policy & Political Science

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