Maham Ali (She/Her) serves as a Research Associate for the Building Movement Project. Currently pursuing her PhD, Maham utilizes quantitative and qualitative research methods to examine how nonprofit organizations engage with and respond to the growing demands for racial and social justice. Recently, she presented her research at the ARNOVA (Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action) conference. Her research contributes to the fields of nonprofit management, public affairs, and organization studies.

Prior to embarking on her doctoral studies, Maham held several management roles in nonprofit organizations. In her most recent position with United Way, she collaborated with multiple local nonprofit organizations to expand services for students and families in community schools. Maham also remains actively involved as a volunteer with organizations that strive to bring about social change through community engagement. As a first-generation college student herself, Maham mentors other first-generation college students, drawing upon her own experiences and knowledge to support and guide them.