About
Noorain Khan is Senior Advisor to the President at the Ford Foundation. She leads…
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I'm delighted to say that as of today I have a new role: Senior Fellow for Sustainability, Climate, and Geopolitics. I'll be working at the Carnegie…
I'm delighted to say that as of today I have a new role: Senior Fellow for Sustainability, Climate, and Geopolitics. I'll be working at the Carnegie…
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I wanted to take a moment to spotlight my friend Darren Walker on his amazing leadership as the Ford Foundation President. As a Black gay man in…
I wanted to take a moment to spotlight my friend Darren Walker on his amazing leadership as the Ford Foundation President. As a Black gay man in…
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Experience
Education
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Rice University
Activities and Societies: Rice Univ. Barbara Jordan Scholar; Mellon Mays Fellow; Aparicio Prize for Best Paper in Religious Studies; Baker Institute for Public Policy Student Forum, Chair
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Activities and Societies: Rhodes Scholarship; Member, Oxford Union; Member, World’s Fight Club
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Activities and Societies: Soros Fellowship for New Americans; Latham & Watkins Diversity Scholarship; Yale Law Women, Chair; Co-Host of Radio Show on WYBC, New Haven; Yale Journal of Law & Technology, Vol. 13, Co-Editor-in-Chief; Balancing Civil Liberties & Nat’l Security after Sept. 11 Clinic
Volunteer Experience
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National Board President
Girl Scouts of the USA
- Present 10 years
Elected to serve as Board Chair and Chief Volunteer of Girl Scouts of the USA for the 2023-2026 triennium.
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Board Member
Association of American Rhodes Scholars
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Projects
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Interested?? Social Justice Jobs Newsletter
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Interested?? is the bi-weekly(ish) curated newsletter for people interested in social justice-minded jobs in nonprofits + govt + philanthropy + everything else!
Sign up and access the archives here:
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Co-Host, In Theory Podcast (on iTunes & NPR affiliate Robin Hood Radio WHDD 91.9FM)
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It's not just you: there IS something deeper going on there. In each episode of In Theory, co-hosts Maria Sachiko Cecire and Noorain Khan raid academia for the the most fascinating and relevant social, cultural, and scientific theories, and use them to help make sense of this beautiful mess of a world we live in.
Come geek out with us every other week as we get beneath the surface of topics from pop culture, politics, and our everyday lives.
Selected podcast segments air on Human…It's not just you: there IS something deeper going on there. In each episode of In Theory, co-hosts Maria Sachiko Cecire and Noorain Khan raid academia for the the most fascinating and relevant social, cultural, and scientific theories, and use them to help make sense of this beautiful mess of a world we live in.
Come geek out with us every other week as we get beneath the surface of topics from pop culture, politics, and our everyday lives.
Selected podcast segments air on Human Rights Radio, which is carried on NPR affiliate Robin Hood Radio WHDD 91.9FM in Northwest Connecticut and the immediate Tri-State area & WLHV 88.1FM near Bard College in New York.Other creatorsSee project
Honors & Awards
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Limitless Leadership Award
Ms. JD
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George Parkin Service Award
Rhodes Trust
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2017 Distinguished Alumna Award from Rice University Center for the Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality
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Named to Forbes "30 Under 30" in 2014 in Law & Policy
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Recipient of the Pro Bono Publico Award from the Legal Aid Society
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PD Soros Fellowship for New Americans
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Rhodes Scholarship
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I am looking forward to being a part of the celebration of the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Austin. Congratulations to Anupam Govil, Chirag Shah…
I am looking forward to being a part of the celebration of the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Austin. Congratulations to Anupam Govil, Chirag Shah…
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Her Agenda had the privilege of chatting with Noorain Khan, delving into her journey, her approach to leadership, and her vision for the future of…
Her Agenda had the privilege of chatting with Noorain Khan, delving into her journey, her approach to leadership, and her vision for the future of…
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Honored to have had the opportunity to interview the incredible Noorain Khan, who leads transformative work at the Ford Foundation. Her dedication…
Honored to have had the opportunity to interview the incredible Noorain Khan, who leads transformative work at the Ford Foundation. Her dedication…
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I loved sitting down with HerAgenda.com to talk about feedback, taking leaps, tracking which work energizes (vs. depletes) you, and more!…
I loved sitting down with HerAgenda.com to talk about feedback, taking leaps, tracking which work energizes (vs. depletes) you, and more!…
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*new* A Peek Inside Her Agenda: Noorain Khan, Senior Advisor to the President, The Ford Foundation https://lnkd.in/eaRrnh5E
*new* A Peek Inside Her Agenda: Noorain Khan, Senior Advisor to the President, The Ford Foundation https://lnkd.in/eaRrnh5E
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Darren Walker not only revolutionized the Ford Foundation but philanthropy writ large. Over the past few years, I've seen the way we all speak and…
Darren Walker not only revolutionized the Ford Foundation but philanthropy writ large. Over the past few years, I've seen the way we all speak and…
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It has been the professional and personal privilege of a lifetime to work with and learn from Darren Walker during his historic tenure as President…
It has been the professional and personal privilege of a lifetime to work with and learn from Darren Walker during his historic tenure as President…
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When I began my career as a journalist, I wrote the stories of others for others - stories of people, places, and perspectives. I parlayed my…
When I began my career as a journalist, I wrote the stories of others for others - stories of people, places, and perspectives. I parlayed my…
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What an honor to have participated in JCOC 95 (Joint Civilian Orientation Conference), a fully immersive experience with our military. As I reflect…
What an honor to have participated in JCOC 95 (Joint Civilian Orientation Conference), a fully immersive experience with our military. As I reflect…
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There are good days. There are great days. And then there are days like yesterday. ✨ Thank you to the visionary Sushma R. and the Heising-Simons…
There are good days. There are great days. And then there are days like yesterday. ✨ Thank you to the visionary Sushma R. and the Heising-Simons…
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As a naturalized citizen myself, I am always personally touched and excited by #CarnegieCorporation's annual celebration of #GreatImmigrants Great…
As a naturalized citizen myself, I am always personally touched and excited by #CarnegieCorporation's annual celebration of #GreatImmigrants Great…
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I’m excited to be joining the DoD Joint Civilian Orientation Conference! The JCOC is a @DOD_Outreach program hosted by the United States Department…
I’m excited to be joining the DoD Joint Civilian Orientation Conference! The JCOC is a @DOD_Outreach program hosted by the United States Department…
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This week in DIBS Beauty news, Courtney and I were honored to be finalists for EY Entrepreneur of the Year and to see the brand named as one of…
This week in DIBS Beauty news, Courtney and I were honored to be finalists for EY Entrepreneur of the Year and to see the brand named as one of…
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