Salwa Shameem
About Salwa Shameem
Salwa Shameem is a Video Journalist at The New York Times Presents, where she has worked since 2020. She has a diverse background in strategy, innovation, and media production, including co-producing the Emmy-nominated film series 'The Secret Life of Muslims.'
Work at The New York Times
Salwa Shameem has been serving as a Video Journalist at The New York Times Presents since 2020. In this role, she has contributed to various video projects, showcasing her skills in storytelling and journalism. Notably, she supported the pilot season of 'The Secret Life of Muslims' by designing stories, creating treatments, and casting. Her efforts in leveraging media partnerships helped the series reach over 5 million viewers.
Current Role at Accenture
Since 2016, Salwa Shameem has held the position of Strategy and Innovation Manager at Accenture. In this capacity, she focuses on strategic initiatives and innovation within the organization. Her experience in this role spans over eight years, contributing to her expertise in strategy development and implementation.
Education and Expertise
Salwa Shameem earned her Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from the University of Illinois Chicago, studying from 2009 to 2013. She furthered her education at the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago, where she pursued a Master of Public Policy Candidate with a focus on Development Economics and International Development from 2014 to 2016.
Professional Experience
Salwa Shameem has held various positions in her career. She worked as an Investment Banking Analytical Summer Associate at Loop Capital Markets for two months in 2015. Additionally, she served as a Professional Development Chair at the University of Chicago Center for Policy Entrepreneurship and as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the Harris School of Public Policy. Her experience also includes roles at USAID as a VSFS Policy Analyst, UN Women as a Clinical Researcher, and Seftel Productions as an Associate Producer.
Achievements in Media Production
Salwa Shameem co-produced the film series 'The Secret Life of Muslims,' which received nominations for prestigious awards including the Emmy, Peabody, and International Documentary Association awards. Her contributions to this project highlight her capabilities in media production and storytelling.