As a Monitoring and Communications Manager for Family Education Services Foundation, Nizar Ahmed has experience in program monitoring, designing communication strategies, and data management. Nizar Ahmed is placed at My Block, My Hood, My City in Chicago, IL, to support and develop programs in conflict resolution, community mobilization, and engagement for positive action. Upon returning to Pakistan, Nizar plans to work with youth of marginalized communities to counter violent extremism by setting up creative and safe spaces to promote interfaith harmony, diversity and peace.