Meena Shah Grigat
About Meena Shah Grigat
Meena Shah Grigat is a Senior Humanitarian Development Manager at Global Communities, where she has worked since 2019. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies from West Virginia University and a Master's in International Development from American University.
Current Role at Global Communities
Meena Shah Grigat serves as the Senior Humanitarian Development Manager at Global Communities. She has held this position since 2019, contributing her expertise in humanitarian development from the organization's headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland. In this role, she focuses on managing and implementing programs that address urgent humanitarian needs and foster sustainable development.
Previous Positions at Global Communities
Throughout her career at Global Communities, Meena Shah Grigat has held multiple roles. She began as a Program Officer from 2000 to 2001, then progressed to Training and Consulting Coordinator from 2001 to 2003. She continued her advancement as Program Development Coordinator and Business Development Advisor from 2003 to 2009, and later served as Senior Program Development Manager and Program Development Manager from 2009 to 2019. Her extensive experience within the organization spans nearly two decades.
Educational Background
Meena Shah Grigat obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies from West Virginia University, where she studied from 1990 to 1994. She furthered her education by earning a Master's degree in International Development from American University between 1994 and 1996. In 2019, she attended Cornell University for additional studies, enhancing her knowledge in the field.
Professional Experience Prior to Global Communities
Before joining Global Communities, Meena Shah Grigat worked as a Home and Small Business Loan Officer at Self-help from 1997 to 2000 in Durham, North Carolina. This role provided her with valuable experience in financial services and community development, which she later applied in her humanitarian work.