Shukoor Ahmed

Shukoor Ahmed проживает в городе Bowie Mill Park, США.

About Shukoor (Profile / Bio Section) Shukoor Ahmed – Democrat Candidate for Maryland House of Delegates, District 23A Bio Shukoor Ahmed for Maryland House of Delegates (23A) At a Glance CEO, V-Empower, Inc. Founder, Statedemocracy Foundation Leading a very successful career for about 21 years in the US, starting as a Travel Agent/International Air Tariff expert to a CEO of one of the fastest growing company according to Inc. Magazine in 2007. Currently, dividing time between being a CEO, Mentor, Facilitator, Non-Profit Executive, Community Worker & a family man with 2 wonderful kids and spouse. Political Involvement/Affiliation President Obama 2008: Internet/Technology Team & Volunteer Bill Bradley for President 2000: Field Director Joe Lieberman for President 2004: State Director Bill Richardson for President 2008: Prince George’s County Coordinator Katina Johnston for Congress, New York, 2002: Campaign Manager Mentor to David Murray & Ed Burroughs for School Board, 2010 Maryland House of Delegates, 2006: Candidate Delegate John Giannetti (Laurel), 1999: Legislative Aide Helped over 50 Political Candidates & over 50 Non-Profit Organizations (as a volunteer) Governor Oden Bowie Democratic Club (Vice President, 1994-96) Awards & Honors Outstanding Alumni by Strayer University, 2009 Governor's Service Award in 2006 (Governor Ehrlich) Ranked 5th in Local Giving (Washington DC) by Business Journal, 2009 Minority Business Award by Business Journal in 2008 Recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the 500 fastest growing company in US in 2007 (Ranked # 267) White House Fellowship Regional Finalist (Made the list of 108 applicants out of 9000) in 2005 Nominated for the Patricia Wallace Outstanding Citizen of Bowie (1994 & 1995) Nominated for the Presidential Service Award in 1995 (President Clinton) Nominated for the Governor's Volunteer Award in 1995 (Governor Glendening) Nominated for the Prince Georgian of the Year Award (1995) Legislative Accomplishment Only Democrat in Prince George’s County to Support Public School Choice (Began the campaign in 1998 and helped enact Public School Choice in 2003. Currently there are 36 Charter Schools in the State serving about 12,249 students) Only Candidate in District 23A who supported Inter County Connector (will be opened in 2010) Only Candidate in District 23A that supported Slots Revenue for Education (Passed through Referendum 2008) Assisted groups to lobby for Stem cell Research (2006) Helped Repeal Tax on IT/Computer Industry (2008) Education Fellowship in Entrepreneurship, University of Maryland, 2005 MPP, Master in Public Policy, American University, 1999 BS, Computer Information Systems, Strayer University, 1993 BS, Mathematics & Physics, Osmania University, 1983 Personal Shukoor is an example of the American dream being alive and well. He came to America as an immigrant from India a little over 18 years ago, with just $500 in his pocket. Since then he has been able to start a family with his wonderful wife, get a graduate degree, and build his own company from the ground up. Before coming here, Shukoor’s parents instilled the value of getting an education, which is why upon arrival, he completed his Bachelors in Information Systems (he later went on to complete his Masters in Public Policy from American University). He then worked in the travel industry where he learned the basics of customer-service. This is also where he was able to hone his listening skills, believe him, the only thing worse than getting your flight cancelled is dealing with the person who just had his flight cancelled. From the start, Shukoor also immersed himself in community service, working with several non-profits, social organizations and faith groups. In fact, between 1992

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