Iris Shurdhi
About Iris Shurdhi
Iris Shurdhi is the Engineering Program/Project Lead for International Biological Threat Reduction at Sandia National Laboratories, with extensive experience in global project management and public health initiatives.
Company
Iris Shurdhi currently works at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She holds the position of Engineering Program/Project Lead for the International Biological Threat Reduction program. Her role includes leading and managing programs aimed at reducing biological threats and enhancing global health security.
Title
Iris Shurdhi is the Engineering Program/Project Lead for International Biological Threat Reduction at Sandia National Laboratories. In this role, she leads initiatives focusing on reducing biological threats across various regions, including Vietnam, Thailand, and Algeria.
Education and Expertise
Iris Shurdhi holds a Master of Arts in Political Science from American University, achieved between 2000 and 2002. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Randolph College, completed from 1998 to 2000. Her expertise spans program leadership, public health, biosecurity, biosafety, international development, and stakeholder relations.
Background
Iris Shurdhi has extensive experience in international development and public health. She has held various roles at organizations such as the International Medical Corps, Global Communities, ACDI/VOCA, American Institutes for Research, and the United Nations Foundation. She has managed projects in rural development, infrastructure, education, and emergency response across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, the Caucasus, and the Caribbean.
Achievements
Iris Shurdhi has been recognized as a strategic partner capable of building and fostering relationships with cross-functional leadership and key stakeholders. She has expertise working with governmental agencies like USAID, the US Department of State, and the US Department of Defense. Additionally, she is a champion for strengthening the Global Health Security Agenda by enhancing preparedness and response programs.