Nadia Wajid
About Nadia Wajid
Nadia Wajid serves as the Associate Director of Public Affairs at Kite Pharma, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in community relations, having held various roles with organizations such as the Washington Nationals, Washington Capitals, and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Nadia Wajid serves as the Associate Director of Public Affairs at Kite Pharma, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for managing public relations strategies and initiatives that align with the company's mission in the biopharmaceutical sector. Her work focuses on enhancing the company's visibility and engagement with various stakeholders, including patients, healthcare professionals, and the community.
Previous Experience in Community Relations
Nadia Wajid has extensive experience in community relations, having worked with several professional sports teams. She was the Community Relations Manager for the Washington Nationals from 2009 to 2010 and for the Washington Capitals from 2010 to 2012. Her roles involved developing community outreach programs and initiatives that fostered relationships between the teams and their local communities.
Experience with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Wajid worked at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in various capacities from 2013 to 2019. She served as the Senior Manager for Corporate and Community Development for the Team In Training program from 2013 to 2017, and later as the Senior Campaign Manager for the Light The Night initiative from 2017 to 2019. Her work focused on fundraising and community engagement efforts aimed at supporting blood cancer research and patient services.
Educational Background in Public Relations
Nadia Wajid earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations from the University of Florida, where she studied from 2001 to 2005. This educational background provided her with foundational knowledge and skills in communication strategies, media relations, and community engagement, which she has applied throughout her career in various roles.
Early Career in Sports Community Affairs
Wajid began her career in community affairs with internships and trainee positions in sports organizations. She worked as a Community Affairs Trainee with the Atlanta Braves in 2006 and as a Community Relations Intern with D.C. United in 2005. These early experiences laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles in community relations with major sports teams.