Amreen Poonawala (IndE 1T7) was recently named to Learning’s Thirty Under 30 for 2021.
Amreen is a product manager at UNICEF, in the Office of Global Innovation, where she drives product strategy and development for solutions that leverage technology such as AI, blockchain, and XR for social good. Previously, she worked as a management consultant at Accenture, focusing on digital transformation projects and working closely with clients to support their technology adoption journeys. She is also the co-founder of ChalkEd, an award-winning edtech solution that aims to make online learning more engaging and equitable. She recently completed her M.Ed in technology and innovation from Harvard University and has a bachelor’s in industrial engineering from the University of Toronto. Amreen hopes to further leverage her background in business, technology, and education to create social impact solutions in a global context.
The Thirty Under 30 Program has been an incubator of leadership in our industry for over a decade. Each year, the program recognizes thirty young professionals that embody the knowledge, skills, and drive needed by today’s modern learning leaders. The cohort engages in multiple learning and development opportunities throughout the year, beginning with Learning 2021 Online, and continuing via many digital, virtual, and in-person experiences throughout the year.