Shadman Raza

Shadman Raza

LUMS NOP Scholar | Accessibility Researcher | Data-Driven Program Leader

Based in: Lahore, PakistanMost recently: Online Volunteer, UNV Online Volunteer - UNFPA (GBV)Experience: 3 years

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A dedicated researcher and leader with a proven track record in accessibility auditing and program evaluation. From mentoring 600 students at LUMS to driving a 20% increase in student participation at Global Encounters, I specialize in using qualitative and quantitative data to build inclusive environments and improve organizational outcomes.

Experience

Online Volunteer

UNV Online Volunteer - UNFPA (GBV)OnlinevolunteerDec 2025 – Dec 2025
Participated in UNV and UNFPA orientation sessions to understand assignment expectations, reporting lines, and tools for delivery support. Documented key learnings and reflections from the UNFPA orientation session in a structured format to support knowledge capture and sharing. Followed online volunteering protocols and confidentiality requirements as applicable to the assignment.
Knowledge CaptureReporting Tools

Trip lead

Raasta travels and toursworkMar 2023 – May 2025

Summary

Managed several trips round the year consisting of students around 50 to 100. Mostly responsible for managing the whole trip and generally managing the finances of fuels and hotels and overall well-being of participants.

Results

  • Managed trip budgets ranging from 1M to 4M PKR, overseeing logistics for groups of 50-100 students.
  • Coordinated hotel bookings, transportation, and meal logistics across multiple destinations.
Financial ManagementLogistics Management

Summer Intern

Global Encounters x AKDNinternshipJul 2024 – Aug 2024

Summary

Enhanced data accuracy and program evaluation by implementing rigorous data quality checks, resulting in a 10% increase in data accuracy. Contributed to a positive learning environment by providing technical assistance to 50+ students, leading to a 20% increase in student participation in feedback mechanisms. Improved program outcomes by preparing and presenting clear and concise reports, resulting in actionable recommendations for camp management.

Results

  • Resulted in a 10% increase in data accuracy.
  • Led to a 20% increase in student participation in feedback mechanisms.
Data Quality ChecksProgram EvaluationReporting

Skills

Technical

Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Quantitative Research
Microsoft Excel
Qualitative Research
Canva
Stata

Areas of expertise

Calisthenics
Swimming
Teamwork
Leadership
Trip management
Interpersonal Skills
Presentation
Critical Thinking
Mentoring
Decision making
Problem-Solving

Projects

Democratic Backsliding & FDI Research

Researcherpersonal
Conducted academic research using Stata to analyze the impact of democratic recession on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows across 10 countries (including India, Brazil, and Turkey) from 2009–2019.
Stata

Education

BS (Hons.)

Lahore University of Management SciencePolitical ScienceSep 2021 – May 2025

Coursework

Applied Statistics for HumanitiesQualitative Research Methods in Political ScienceQuantitative Research Method

Societies & activities

LUMS Volleyball team (Captain)

SSC and HSCC

Aga Khan Higher Secondary School ChitralMay 2014 – May 2019

Recognition

Awards

Best Player Award

LUMS volleyball team

Winner of Intra-School spelling bee competition

Aga Khan Higher Secondary School Chitral

NOP Scholar

Lahore University of Management Science

National Outreach Programme scholarship

Certifications

How to design Facebook and IG posts Canva

Canva2024

Introduction to Excel

LUMS2023

Governance & advisory

Captain at LUMS Volleyball team

LUMSotherSep 2023 – May 2025

Led LUMS volleyball team in 3 national tournaments out of which won 1 at provincial level.

Impact

  • Updated volleyball leadership context based on candidate's preference to highlight extracurriculars.

Social impact & activities

Volunteer

Organization for Educational ChangevolunteerJul 2022 – Jul 2023

Served as a volunteer at BTC (beyond the classroom) programs of the NGO. Participated, mentored, and arranged camps for youth empowerment. I taught college students about critical thinking, time management, decision making and presentation delivery.

Volunteer

Conference on the Rights of PWD's (OAI)volunteerMar 2022 – Mar 2022

Served as a volunteer to facilitate differently abled people during the conference. Guided the differently abled people navigating the campus.

Student volunteer

Student Empowerment ForumvolunteerJun 2021 – Jul 2021

Arranged sessions about university admissions and scholarship for youth of backward areas. Arranged and participated in Initiatives like mini libraries for students and environmental protection seminars in local schools and colleges in Chitral.

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