Fortify Education Foundation USA NFP

Behind Our Mission.

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Our Board

NAVEED GILANI MSc, BSc

Chairman & CEO

As a dedicated leader with a broad-based expertise in operations, engineering, and business management, Naveed has successfully led and transformed companies in challenging economic environments. He has held leadership positions in Pakistan, the UAE, China, and the USA. Additionally, he has been actively involved in the social sector of Pakistan for the past fifteen years, contributing to organizations such as the Karigar Training Institute, ACELP, and The Institute of Child Development.

Laila Omar Asmi

Director

Laila was born in Pakistan and has lived in Dubai, Singapore, and Florida. She began her career in the fashion industry in Pakistan and subsequently worked as a journalist and copywriter. She wrote her first novel, “Jasmine Dreams,” while in Florida, and is an active social worker dedicated to assisting underprivileged children with career choice development.

KIMBERLY GILANI, BA

Director

Kimberly is an accomplished educationist specializing in children with learning disabilities. She has extensive expertise working with students in both Pakistan and the USA. In Pakistan, she excelled as both a teacher and a principal in children’s institutions, while in the USA, she made significant contributions to the field of special education. Currently residing in the USA, Kimberly remains dedicated to her mission of helping children with learning disabilities.

MUNIR AHMED MBA, MSc, BSc

Director

Munir has broad-based expertise in the oil and gas industry, ranging from project management and product design to marketing and media. An innovator, entrepreneur, and holder of patents in the USA, Munir is currently serving as an advisor and/or board member of two privately held small corporations.

HAMID AYUB MBA, MSc, BSc

Director

Hamid is a co-founder of a company specializing in designing and developing medical products. With a wealth of experience, he is a seasoned professional who has served as a consultant to more than sixty companies in over thirty countries. His consultancy expertise spans various areas, including product design, business strategy development and deployment, supply chain optimization, working capital strategy, reengineering, and cultural transformation.