Ammarah Maqsood is the Senior Director of Development at Huckleberry Youth Programs, mobilizing resources and advocating for youth development justice. At the intersection of advocacy and action, Ammarah works to dismantle systemic barriers through the power of authentic storytelling and strategic philanthropy. Her trust-based approach centers a particular focus on gender justice, human rights, and creating equitable opportunities for historically marginalized communities.
With over ten transformative years in the social change ecosystem, Ammarah brings cross-sector expertise in development and philanthropy spanning grassroots and global movements from organizations like Global Fund for Women, Equimundo: Center for Healthy Masculinities, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay, Save the Children, and The Nature Conservancy. She holds a BA in Political Science and Economics and a Masters in Public Administration (MPA) specializing in Public Policy and Management, which informs her approach to organizational leadership and resources. mobilization.
She's currently the co-chair of the Bay Area chapter of Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy and serves as the Secretary on the Board of Directors at Hively. She has previously served as an advisor at Picture Motion and Regional Ambassador for Girl Rising. Her commitment to collective liberation extends through volunteer initiatives across multiple justice movements—from political organizing to educational equity work with organizations like Room to Read, South Asians for Black Lives, and state and local political offices.