About me
Amirah is the Founder and CEO of EQPD, a nonprofit organization dedicated to equipping every child and school with the tools and resources needed to thrive. This is done through high-impact tutoring, customized professional development, and efficient program management.
Amirah’s extensive background in project management and innovative college access initiatives has been pivotal in her journey. Her commitment to eliminating barriers and building pathways to higher education for traditionally underserved students is evident in her prior roles. Her career began at Grand Valley State University, where she facilitated school and community partnerships, program development, and marketing efforts. Amirah was a key figure at the GVSU NextEd Co-Lab, where she founded and directed the K-12 Connect project.
Under Amirah's leadership, K-12 Connect emerged as a dynamic entity spinning out of the GV NextEd Co-Lab as its own nonprofit, rebranded as EQPD and dedicated to advancing educational equity and access.