Leadership and Professional Development designed for Indian Muslim women
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Dr Ruha Shadab, a Master’s graduate from Harvard University and recipient Barbara Jordan Award for Women’s Leadership, is the Founder of the LedBy Foundation
"The representation of Muslim women in board positions is 1/100th of what it should have been"
We are creating change by
Making us more visible within the Muslim community and even outside
Providing access to role-models and access to like minded professionals
Getting more of us into the workforce by connecting Indian Muslim women to recruiting companies
Representation of Indian Muslim women in the workforce
1% to 8%
Current state
Goal state
We are creating and nurturing Indian Muslim women talent to increase their representation in the workforce
What does our Foundation provide?
Contextualized Programs
Fully-funded professional and leadership development programs
Route to Recruiters
Regularly updated and curated job board from recruiting partners
Access to Advisors
Mentoring sessions with relatable role models who are also industry experts
Our programs
LedBy Corporate Leaders Fellowship
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A 5-month intensive Leadership Program, free of cost for high-potential, young professional Indian Muslim women
LedBy Accelerator
A year long program for young Indian Muslim women that focuses on professional development and sets them up for success
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Get Involved
Volunteer with us
Be a part of a group of global change-makers who believe the world needs more Indian Muslim women role models
Be an Advisor-in-Residence
The Foundation has brought together high-achieving professionals to nurture and encourage young Indian Muslim women. Be one or nominate someone you know
Recruit from our pool
Recruit from our diverse pool of highly talented Indian Muslim women. Fill this short form to get access to relevant profiles
Our People
Fellows and Alumni
A cohort of highly ambitious, Indian Muslim women who made it to the program after multiple application rounds
Advisors-in-Residence
A community on 100+ professional Muslim women leaders from diverse fields who inspire, encourage and act as role models to our Fellows
Executive Coaches
Executive coaches highly experienced in coaching industry leaders and corporate executives take up 1:1 coaching sessions for our fellows
Workshop Facilitators
Our trainers are associated with top ranked universities from across the globe, who nurture and develop our Fellows to achieve their full potential
