Head of Community Strategy, BlackRock Atlanta Innovation Hub
Biography
Named one of “America’s Leaders of Change” by the National Urban Fellows program, Qaadirah Abdur-Rahim has devoted her life and career to breaking the cycle of generational poverty and dismantling systems of injustice that marginalize people and communities. As a nonprofit founder and CEO, a Cabinet-level government executive, and a community strategist, she has fought to empower youth and improve social inequities.Currently, Abdur-Rahim serves as the Head of Community Strategy for the BlackRock Atlanta Innovation Hub, where she drives BlackRock’s social impact efforts in and around the greater Atlanta region. She also builds the BlackRock brand in the southeast and ensures a diverse hiring pipeline for the global firm.Previously, she served as the City of Atlanta’s Chief Equity Officer, a senior-level cabinet position. In this role, Abdur-Rahim worked with city leadership to develop progressive policies and programs to address issues of equity, diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. Specific focus areas included economic and workforce mobility, housing affordability, health, education, youth engagement, and LGBTQ affairs.