Building Together
Hello, I'm Shareef.
I support positive change by helping individuals, teams, and organizations do the work on the inside, to make the desired impact on the outside.
Methods are grounded in an academic background in Neuroscience and Governance, and practical experience leading teams in some of the world's most challenging environments. With 20 years' experience, my commitment is to fairness and inclusion; bringing purpose, appreciation, and enjoyment to work and clients.
Professional Profiles
Leader
Facilitator, trainer & coach who engages, brings together, motivates, and supports diverse teams, individuals, and stakeholders to meet their challenges.
Strategist
Implementer, problem solver & change-maker who develops data-driven approaches to organizational and social change; utilizes systems & complexity thinking, human-centered design, and a “both/and” mindset.
Manager
Program & project manager, boundary spanner, cultural interlocutor; lived & worked in 9 countries; worked in science, health, education, government, public and private sectors; led multi-million-dollar programs in complex and conflict environments.
Facilitation Practice
Disciplined, calm, and highly engaged with content. I listen for underlying narratives, draw out connections across disparate viewpoints, and play back synthesis to help senior teams make informed choices. I provide a unique combination of respect, authority and humility: encouraging candid and provocative exchange, while maintaining cohesion and dignity.
Convening scale includes strategy reviews, cross-sector planning, and reflection workshops with up to 150+ participants including senior government counterparts, World Bank task teams, donors, and program leadership.
Education & Credentials
- Certificate in Leadership Coaching — Georgetown University
- Certificate in Organizational Development & Change Leadership — Georgetown University
- PgDip in Local Government Management — University of Warwick
- M.Sc. International Development: Governance & Development — University of Birmingham
- M.S. Biomedical Science: Neuroscience — Emory University
- B.S. Biochemistry — University of Tampa
- Project Management Professional (PMP) — PMI
If you don't see the specific skills you need, please visit my contact pageas I have a network of amazing individuals to whom I'm happy to refer.
“I hope that together we can contribute to a world where collaboration, cooperation, and kindness thrive.”