With over 17 years of experience spanning small and medium businesses to Fortune 500 enterprises, Narmeen Samad is a strategic consultant, project leader, and change agent who helps organizations streamline operations, optimize workflows, and drive meaningful business transformation.

She spent 12+ years at Microsoft, where she led cross-functional teams, managed large-scale programs, and implemented enterprise-wide process improvements. Her expertise in program and project management, change management, and operational efficiency allows her to deliver impactful solutions that drive measurable success.

Beyond the corporate world, Narmeen has worked extensively with small and medium-sized businesses, bringing an agile, entrepreneurial mindset to help them scale efficiently and stay competitive in a fast-evolving market. She also serves as the Secretary and Treasurer for two nonprofit boards, leveraging her leadership skills to create operational impact in the community.

A lifelong learner, she holds an MBA from Seattle University, along with multiple certifications, including Prosci Change Practitioner, LUMA (Human-Centered Design) Practitioner, Certified Image Consultant, and Yoga Instructor—a reflection of her holistic, people-first approach to business and transformation.

Her global perspective—having lived on both U.S. coasts and spent three years abroad—enables her to embrace change with flexibility and adaptability. Fluent in Urdu, she values inclusivity and effective communication across diverse teams.

When she’s not helping businesses optimize and innovate, Narmeen applies her entrepreneurial spirit to various ventures, including a former coffee stand and an image consulting business. She is deeply involved in volunteering and mentoring, always looking for ways to give back and create positive impact.