Meet the Leadership Team
Our dedicated volunteers helping build a stronger community
About Our Leadership Team
Our leadership team is comprised of over 30 dedicated volunteers who are passionate about supporting entrepreneurs and professionals in Silicon Valley. They bring diverse expertise and experience to their roles and are committed to advancing OPEN Silicon Valley's mission through specialized functions ranging from marketing and programming to youth engagement and global partnerships.
Each team leader is responsible for implementing strategic initiatives, managing specialized programs, and fostering community growth within their areas of expertise. Together, they form a comprehensive support system that serves our growing member base.
Amer Haider
President
Startup Founder
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Asima Khokhar
General Secretary & Governance Officer
Tech Company
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Mobashar Yazdani
Treasurer
Startup Founder
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Mediha Ali
Legal Counsel
Startup Founder
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Ajmal Mahmood
Head of Membership
Startup Founder
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Junaid Aziz
Head of Marketing
Startup Founder
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Adeel Rasheed
Co-head of Marketing
Startup Founder
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Rafae Bhatti
Head of Programming Team
Startup Founder
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Imran Qureshi
Head of Program Administration
Startup Founder
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Alisha Junaid
Head of Youth Board - Forums, President - OPEN SV Youth Rising Stars
Tech Company
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Naiel Chaudry
Head of Youth Board - Forums
Startup Founder
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Areeba Yasin
Head of Spring Forum, President - OPEN SV Young Professionals
Startup Founder
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Emman Haider
Head of Spring Forum
Startup Founder
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Zohaib Akmal
Head of Networking Team
Startup Founder
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Arif Shamim
Breakfast Mentor
Tech Company
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Andaleeb Ahmed
Head of Sponsorships
Startup Founder
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Farhan Younas
Head of Trusted Partner Network (TPN)
Tech Company
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Rehmat Kharal
Head of Career Development
Tech Company
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Saadia Khan
Head of Non-Profit Awareness
Startup Founder
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Nadia Khan
Head of Sports Events
Tech Company
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Usman Tariq
Head of Global Programs
Startup Founder
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Naveed Sherwani
Head US - Pakistan Liaison
Startup Founder
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Fahad Ibrar
Head of Web Content and Maintenance Team
Tech Company
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Sabiha Iqbal
Head of Digital Strategy
Tech Company
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Haris Farooq
Head of Brand Identity
Startup Founder
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Farrukh Jilani
Head of Photography & Videography
Startup Founder
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Nazia Chandio
Head of Registration
Tech Company
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Mahdi Shahab
Head of Calendar
Tech Company
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Omar Rahman
Head of Member Research and Analytics Team
Startup Founder
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Shehram Jamal
AI Transformation Officer
Startup Founder
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Umar Rafi
Head of Success Stories
Startup Founder
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Raheel Bodla
Head of Volunteer Appreciation
Tech Company
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Organizational Structure
Our leadership team is organized into specialized functional areas to effectively serve our community and manage diverse programs.
Executive Leadership
Core leadership providing strategic direction, governance, and organizational management.
- President & Executive Team
- Legal Counsel & Governance
- Treasury & Financial Management
Programs & Events
Teams managing our diverse programming including forums, workshops, and networking events.
- Programming Team
- Spring & Youth Forums
- Networking Events
- Sports & Social Events
Member Services
Dedicated teams focused on member growth, engagement, and career development.
- Membership Development
- Career Development
- Trusted Partner Network
- Volunteer Appreciation
Marketing & Communications
Comprehensive marketing, brand management, and digital strategy teams.
- Marketing & Brand Identity
- Digital Strategy
- Web Content & Maintenance
- Photography & Videography
Operations & Support
Backend support teams ensuring smooth operations and data-driven decisions.
- Program Administration
- Registration & Calendar
- Analytics & Research
- AI Transformation
Community & Partnerships
Teams focused on external partnerships, community outreach, and global connections.
- Sponsorships
- Global Programs
- US-Pakistan Liaison
- Non-Profit Awareness
Join Our Team
We're always looking for passionate volunteers to join our executive team. If you're interested in contributing your skills and expertise to support entrepreneurs and professionals in Silicon Valley, we'd love to hear from you.