Shamsia Ramadhan
About Shamsia Ramadhan
Shamsia Ramadhan is a Program Manager for Capacity for Inter-Religious Community Action at Catholic Relief Services in Baltimore, Maryland. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy from Tangaza University College and a Master of Arts from the University of Notre Dame, alongside a Bachelor of Arts from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Shamsia Ramadhan has served as a Program Manager for the Capacity for Inter-Religious Community Action at Catholic Relief Services since 2013. In this role, she focuses on fostering collaboration among diverse religious communities to address social issues. Her work involves developing and implementing programs that promote dialogue and understanding among different faith groups. Based in Baltimore, Maryland, she has contributed to various initiatives aimed at enhancing community resilience and cooperation.
Education and Expertise
Shamsia Ramadhan holds a Doctor of Philosophy from Tangaza University College, which she completed between 2017 and 2021. She also earned a Master of Arts from the University of Notre Dame from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, completing her studies from 2003 to 2006. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in community action and inter-religious dialogue.
Previous Experience at Life and Peace Institute
Prior to her current role, Shamsia Ramadhan worked at the Life and Peace Institute from 2010 to 2013. As a Programme Advisor, she focused on policy advocacy and served as the editor of the Horn of Africa Bulletin. In this capacity, she contributed to discussions on peace and conflict resolution in the Horn of Africa, enhancing her expertise in policy development and community engagement.
Short-Term Study at QUT Faculty of Education
In 2013, Shamsia Ramadhan briefly studied at the QUT Faculty of Education. Although her time there was limited to a few months, this experience added to her educational journey and broadened her understanding of educational practices.