Muhammad Qasem Jami, a dynamic Sustainability Partnerships Manager at the University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Sustainable Business (CSB), brings over 12 years of experience in education, workforce development, and sustainable business practices. Known for his ability to inspire and engage through innovative strategies, Muhammad's career is marked by a deep passion for educational advising, cross-cultural communication, and workforce resilience. His commitment to bridging gaps between education and the workforce positions him as a thought leader in empowering communities and developing sustainable partnerships.
In his current role, Muhammad leads several impactful programs within Workforce100%, which aims to enhance workforce diversity by aligning corporate practices with community representation. He plays a key role in creating and maintaining external partnerships, developing internal programs, and collaborating across departments and schools to facilitate strategic curricula, visiting scholars, conferences, and industry-relevant events.
Key Projects and Initiatives at the University of Pittsburgh
- Assessing Workforce Resilience Across the Value Chain
- Small & Medium Business Workforce Corps Fellowships
- Workforces in Transition – Initiatives with Cyclical Events
- PhD in Psychology (admitted)
- M.A. in TESOL – Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- B.A. in English Language and Literature – Herat University, Afghanistan
- Fulbright Scholar and Visiting Scholar – Junior Faculty Development Program, USA
- Diploma in Leadership – Institute for Leadership Development