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Summary
After graduating with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Mohammed began to apply his knowledge toward structural design and specialized in the removal of architectural barriers. But in 1997, Mohammed became a municipal advisor to the mayor of Amman, and his passion for policy and development awakened. In 2001, Mohammed obtained his master's degree in Peace Diplomacy and Development from the University of Juba, Sudan, with a main focus on international development and international relations.
Mohammed's most influential role was in serving as the Inaugural Chairperson of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), as well as being an elected member from 2009 to 2016. There, Mohammed helped charter the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. This work earned him the 2009 GAATES Award of Recognition.
In the past, Mohammed has also served in consultancy and advisory roles for ARD, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tetra-Tech), as well as for the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES). Today, Mohammed continues to be a board member of the Global Initiative for Inclusive ICTs (G3ICT).
Education
- 1984 - Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering (University of Alabama at Birmingham)
- 2001 - Master of Arts, Peace Diplomacy and Development (University of Juba, Sudan)
- 2019 Nov - The Sustainable Development Goals - A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future (Coursera, University of Copenhagen)
- 2019 Dec - Ecosystem Services: A Method for Sustainable Development (Coursera, Université de Genève)
Policy roles
- 2008, Inaugural Chairperson, CRPD
- 2009 - 2012, 1st term Elected Member, Vice-Chair CRPD
- 2013 - 2016, 2nd term Elected Member, Vice-Chair CRPD
Advisory roles
- 1997 - 2020, Municipal advisor to the Mayor of Amman
Board membership
Awards
- 2009 GAATES Award of Recognition - for serving as the Inaugural Chairperson of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
- 2019 June, Certificate of Appreciation, International Disability Alliance - "for outstanding contributions made to our organization, and for the advancement of the rights of persons with disabilities"