In this episode of Black Power Moves, part of the Ebony Covering Black America Podcast Network, we're speaking to Qaadirah Abdur-Rahim, the City of Atlanta’s Chief Equity Officer.
Her senior-level cabinet position serves as the Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Abdur-Rahim works with City leadership to develop progressive policies and programs to address issues of equity, diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. Specific areas of focus include economic and workforce mobility, housing affordability, health, education, youth engagement, and LGBTQ affairs.
Prior to joining the City, Qaadirah Abdur-Rahim worked to break the cycle of generational poverty for nearly 17 years at Future Foundation—departing as the organization’s CEO. During her tenure, Abdur-Rahim increased the organization’s revenue by 432% and expanded its staff from two to fifty. Under this expansion, the organization grew to service 13 locations and 30,000 students. Abdur-Rahim also developed and deployed a toolkit on effective community and faith-based partnerships in collaboration with the Administration for Children and Families.
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