MA Political Sociology · 5 Languages
Social & Political Research Officer
Erbil / Soran · Kurdistan Region
Senior political sociologist, multilingual policy strategist, and dedicated director championing strategic participation and women's empowerment across governmental institutions, civil society, and sustainable development programs.
1st
Cohort Valedictorian 2019
MA
Soran University (2024)
5
Languages Spoken
Policy
Women Agency Director
Ashna Qader Mohammed holds a Master's degree in Political Sociology & Governmental Policies from Soran University (2024) and graduated first in her cohort with a BA in Sociology in 2019. Fluent in five languages, she directs EVE INITIATIVE's institutional outreach and community policy pipelines.
Ashna coordinates EVE's partnerships with universities, ministries, and civil society organizations, leading the Women Agency pillar to expand professional and academic opportunities for women across the Kurdistan Region and federal Iraq.
Her research investigates institutional trust, digital public spheres, and structural mechanisms for equitable workforce integration.
2019
BA Valedictorian
Graduated top of cohort in Sociology, Soran University.
2021
Civic Research Fellow
Published qualitative field surveys on youth economic mobility in Kurdistan.
2023
Joined EVE Council
Appointed Policy & Outreach Lead; spearheaded the Women Agency strategic initiative.
2024-2026
Master's Degree & Regional Dialogue
Completed MA in Political Sociology; leading civic forums across Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Duhok, and Halabja.
2019 · Soran University Faculty Council
Academic Excellence Medal
Conferred for graduating Rank 1 across the Social Sciences division.
2023 · Middle East Governance Network
Young Policy Fellow
Recognized for evidence-based policy design in non-governmental administration.
Strategic Framework
Women Agency Leadership Blueprint
Mentorship and executive training track connecting university graduates with employers.
Institutional Strategy
EVE Regional Outreach Protocols
Standard operating procedures for bilateral engagement with ministries and academic bodies.
“Policy without empathy is bureaucracy; empathy without institutional structure is ephemeral.”
“When you educate a woman in governance, you elevate the political discourse of an entire generation.”
