Hello, I am Poonam Rahman
Founder and CEO of Virtue Mental and Shattering Bias in S.T.E.A.M.
Area of Expertise: Founder, Leadership
Career Level: Mid
Ask Me About: Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Managing Teams, Volunteering, DEI, Women in S.T.E.A.M., Founder, Interview Prep, ATS-Friendly Resume Reviews, Building Communities
Poonam Rahman is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of two international 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations designed to provide free resources to historically marginalized communities. The first international nonprofit she founded, Virtue Mental, aims to provide free mental health resources to historically marginalized communities, while her second nonprofit, Shattering Bias In S.T.E.A.M., aims to provide free academic and professional resources to young girls who are considering pursuing a career in S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics), but do not have the adequate resources to do so due to their socioeconomic status and other related factors. She has also written a book (publishing in early 2022) also named “Shattering Bias In S.T.E.A.M.” which focuses on bridging gender gaps within the field of S.T.E.A.M. and creating a more inclusive work environment for all womxn. Poonam has also led a workshop at the Girl Up Leadership Conference alongside keynote speakers Meghan Markle, Malala Yousafzai, Michelle Obama, and more.