Ahmad’s friends describe him as tenacious; compassionate, ambitious and outgoing. These adjectives are a reflection of both his personality and how he shows up in the world. As a first generation Afghan student and former multilingual learner, Ahmad brings a unique experience and perspective to his leadership, which is shaped by his resilience and deep love for service.

Ahmad is currently an IB diploma candidate at Justice High School (MD) as well as an Honor Graduate of the Institute for Excellence at George Mason University and the Public Health Youth Ambassador Program. He is the Founder and Executive Director of Scholars of Other Languages in English (SOLE), a student-led organization dedicated to supporting English learners through tutoring, mentorship, and an inclusive environment at his school, which is home to the largest ESOL population in the state of Virginia. His own background inspired him to lay the foundation of SOLE and create a space for equity and empowerment. In addition, Ahmad serves as an HR manager and senior executive member of Cancer Kids First (CKF)’s leadership team, the world’s largest youth-led pediatric cancer nonprofit organization. Working alongside the CEO, he helps lead operations and strategy for the executive team and a network of over 40,000 volunteers across 80+ countries. His commitment to CKF’s mission is deeply personal and shaped by the loss of his uncle to leukemia.

Driven by the widespread health disparities he has witnessed both in Afghanistan and within underserved communities across the United States, he aspires to become a doctor and global health leader. He is passionate about advocating for equal healthcare access. Through every opportunity, Ahmad transforms personal experiences into meaningful actions, working towards a future where healthcare is not a privilege, but a right for all.