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Cameron Mirza

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Chief of Party at IREX
📍 United States

Cameron Mirza is a Chief of Party at IREX, leading large-scale improvements in early-grade education and teacher training. With a Masters degree from SOAS University of London, he has extensive experience in higher education transformation across the Middle East. People who have worked with him describe him as a "true leader, " "inspirational, " and an empowering manager.

Outside of his direct professional roles, Cameron engages with global development organizations like USAID and the World Economic Forum. He shows a deep appreciation for history and culture, highlighted by his recognition with awards featuring historical artifacts like the Mesha Inscription and Ain Ghazal statues from his time in Jordan.

Unique fact: He developed the first-ever 10-year higher education strategy for the Kingdom of Bahrain, focusing on quality, future skills, and technology in education.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Chief of Party
Location
United States
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Higher Education Reform
He has authored national strategies and writes articles on evolving university business models, believing the current reliance on student fees is broken.
AI in Universities
He recently wrote about the risks of poorly considered AI choices in universities, especially in developing nations, advocating for a focus on human capacity building first.
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Career

Work history

7-2023
Chief of Party
IREX
8-2020 - 7-2023
Chief of Party USAID
IREX
4-2021
Board Member
Global Impact Initiative
3-2016 - 9-2020
Strategic Advisor for Higher Education
Egyptian Knowledge Bank
10-2019 - 4-2020
MENA Project Director
Nottingham Trent University
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Education
Master's degree
SOAS University of London
2019
Certificate
University of Cambridge
2004 - 2006
Post graduate dip
Birkbeck Faculty of Business and Law
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