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Shiza Shahid

2014 Speaker

Shiza Shahid is the CEO and co-founder of the Malala Fund, the organization representing the young Pakistani activist who was shot by the Taliban for her campaign for girls’ education. Shahid is an entrepreneur and social activist of Pakistani origin. Previously a business analyst at McKinsey & Company in the Middle East, she is now leading Malala Fund in its work to empower girls through education.  The Malala Fund strives to help girls recognize their potential and to be agents of positive change in their communities.  Shahid was named one of TIME Magazine’s “30 Under 30 World Changers” and to Forbes “30 Under 30” list of social entrepreneurs. Shahid is a graduate of Stanford University. @shiza