Mehnaz Naqvi
Redmond,WA
Summary
Dedicated community leader with 8 years of experience in nonprofit management, outreach, and volunteer coordination, event planning, and increasing engagement. Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and drive impactful programs in service-oriented organizations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PGA Board(Community Service Co-chair)
Lakeside High School PGA
09.2025 - Current
- Oversaw planning and execution of the school’s Month of Service, including designing and managing an on-campus service project.
- Supported parents and guardians in coordinating off-campus service opportunities.
- Collaborated closely with PGA staff and the Lakeside Service Learning team to align goals, logistics, and communication.
- Led brainstorming and project development sessions to identify meaningful on-campus service initiatives.
- Coordinated PawPrint communications and managed volunteer onboarding for off-campus projects.
- Recruited and supported site hosts; communicated program details to class representatives, affinity group leaders, and PGA committees.
PTO President
Medina Academy Parent Teacher Association(PTO)
06.2017 - 06.2025
- Led initiatives raising funds by 25% annually
- Organized 15+ programs enhancing student learning
- Increased engagement by 30% across parent groups
- Empowered committee chairs to successfully plan and execute their respective responsibilities, ensuring timely completion of goals.
- Coordinated successful volunteer recruitment drives, resulting in a more active and involved parent community.
- Oversaw the planning of annual staff appreciation events, creating a positive atmosphere that acknowledged hard-working educators.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of PTO programs and events, using parent feedback and attendance data to inform future planning decisions.
- Streamlined administrative tasks by introducing digital tools such as online sign-up sheets for volunteers and electronic forms for event registration.
- Collaborated with school administrators to identify areas of need and develop targeted strategies for improvement.
- Managed budget effectively for various PTO initiatives, ensuring optimal allocation of resources.
- Increased parent involvement by organizing and hosting engaging PTO events throughout the school year.
- Implemented new methods of reaching out to underrepresented families within the school community, increasing diversity in PTO membership.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Organized and executed well-attended family events, fostering strong bonds among the school community.
PTO Board Member and Volunteer
Medina Academy PTO
09.2014 - 06.2017
- Planned and led several Enrichment events.
- Collaborated with other board members to develop strategic plans for the PTO''s future growth.
- Spearheaded the implementation of new initiatives for enhanced academic opportunities within the school.
Education
Master’s in Public Administration - Nonprofit Management
University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign, IllinoisBachelor’s in Communication Studies - Organizational Communication
Illinois State University
Normal, IllinoisSkills
- Leadership Development
- Community Engagement
- Fundraising Strategies
- Event Planning
- Volunteer Management
- Budget Oversight
- Public Speaking
- Conflict Resolution
Certification
Public Relations Certifications
Certificate Program in Software Testing University of Washington
Languages
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
PGA Board(Community Service Co-chair)
Lakeside High School PGA
09.2025 - Current
PTO President
Medina Academy Parent Teacher Association(PTO)
06.2017 - 06.2025
PTO Board Member and Volunteer
Medina Academy PTO
09.2014 - 06.2017
Master’s in Public Administration - Nonprofit Management
University of Illinois
Bachelor’s in Communication Studies - Organizational Communication
Illinois State University