Sanam Kubra is a development sector professional with over 18 years of experience working with local and international organizations. She is the Director Grants at Pledges Inc. where she focuses on strategic planning and disbursement of grants and financial aid to tech skills focused initiatives and bootcamps across Africa, MENA, and South and South-East Asia. She also serves as a facilitator and trainer conducting workshops on topical issues ranging from issues affecting children, young adults, women rights and empowerment and psychosocial support and stress management. She also serves as an Advisor at Bluvard Education Initiative's Digital Skills Program. Since 2017, Sanam has been working with LSU as an Associate Director for Partnerships.