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Shanza Tariq

Senior Program Coordinator

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Shanza (Pronounced as Shan-Zay) Tariq, Senior Program Coordinator brings with her a strong background in higher education and program management. She offers a unique mix of skills in both administrative and program management roles. She is responsible for managing and coordinating entrepreneurship-focused programs, as well as planning and executing conferences, events, and workshops that support student-driven ventures and initiatives.

She holds a Master’s degree in Strategic Communication: Digital Communication and a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication: News and Journalism. Her academic background equips her to communicate effectively and lead projects that help students innovate and succeed.

Outside of work, she enjoys cooking/baking and is a big fan of mystery/suspense movies and shows. So, if you have any recommendations send them her way! As part of a small, close-knit family, her parents and brother are a constant source of support and motivation, inspiring her to push forward and achieve her goals.