Qaadirah Abdur-Rahim knows first-hand that leading through change requires perseverance, big thinking and a belief in the power of people to disrupt the status quo. Learn about Qaadirah's personal journey of growing up on Atlanta’s South Side, East Point, and College Park and getting a college scholarship in athletics only to realize she was insufficiently prepared for higher education. Hear about Qaadirha's persistence through her degree program in social work, followed by not one but two Masters degrees, and her return to her hometown of Atlanta to give kids like herself the skills they need to succeed through her work at the Futures Foundation. Named Change Agent in the April 2017
Power Issue of Atlanta Tribune for growing a team of two to a staff of 40 and raising $25M plus in revenue to service four locations and 11,000 students, Future Foundation CEO Qaadirah brings a new perspective on social change leadership.
Session will be livestreamed and featured in the Virtual Conference.
