Recipient of the prestigious Laura W. Bush Award for Excellence in the Advancement of Global Women’s Equality (2022), Mahmuda Rahman Khan is a seasoned development professional and technical expert in gender integration across multiple sectors. She holds graduate degrees in Economics and Gender & Development and brings extensive experience from both international and national development organizations, as well as the private sector in emerging markets.

She has demonstrated outstanding expertise in designing, organizing, and delivering impactful training programs and has facilitated numerous workshops in her areas of specialization, including gender equality, development, leadership, and organizational capacity building. Known for her strong facilitation and team leadership skills, she excels in engaging diverse stakeholders and creating collaborative learning environments.

Mahmuda is highly adept at establishing and nurturing strategic relationships with government leaders, international development agencies, donor organizations, and national partners to successfully plan and implement programs and projects. Her distinguished career reflects a proven track record of advancing impactful initiatives with international, US-based, and local organizations across diverse development contexts.