Hajira Syed

Goal-driven strategic leader and decisive business professional brings track record of success in start-up companies. Outstanding background managing multiple products from ideation to market launch and profitable monetization. Strong entrepreneurial spirit, open mind, and willingness to take on new challenges that require patience and perseverance.

• TEDx Speaker, Selected among 10 students to present a 15-minute talk affiliated with the TED Corporation, Developed and delivered a professional presentation on environmentally safe mosquito control, Gained experience in public speaking and conveying complex scientific ideas to a general audience. Talk published on the official TEDx YouTube channel.
• Speech and Debate - State Level, Participated in the Kentucky speech and debate tournament, showcasing knowledge in current events, academic areas, and public speaking
• Community Speaker - Local Mosque, Deliver speeches to diverse audiences, fostering community connection and engagement

• American Red Cross Official Volunteer, Assist with community outreach/tabling events throughout Lexington, Support community education on emergency preparedness and home fire safety, Blood donor affiliated with Red Cross
• SHARE Center Weekly Volunteer, Support local community members through resource distribution, Provides financial advising to those who are financially struggling, Hands out food to homeless people three times a day

• Founder and President - LeadHER Club, Founded a student organization focused on empowering young women through leadership and service, Communicates with businesses and professionals of various fields to coordinate guest speaker events in school, Organized fundraisers rooted in group participation (ex: bracelets fundraiser where club members make bracelets and sell them for profits benefiting local women's shelters), Coordinated and hosted a civic engagement event featuring the city mayor as a guest speaker
• Junior Class Secretary, Elected student leader responsible for planning large-scale school events, including prom, for over 2500 students, Collaborate with administration and peers to coordinate logistics and student engagement
• Student Council Representative, Organized fundraising initiatives, including DanceBlue, supporting pediatric cancer patients