Under the guidance and steering of
NOWPDP Foundation USA Executive Committee, our mission for a more inclusive society has solidified from giving an
identity
to persons with disabilities to making them contributing members of the society.
Shehzad Wazirali
MEMBER
Shehzad Wazirali is an active member of the NOWPDP Foundation Executive Committee and is based in Houston, Texas. A graduate of McGill University, Canada, and Santa Clara University, California, he spent over 15 years in Silicon Valley’s technology industry. He is now an entrepreneur and investor with business ventures in Pakistan and the USA across Information Technology and Retail & Distribution.
Through NOWPDP, Shehzad supports its mission to promote inclusion, empowerment, and opportunities for persons with disabilities. He brings his entrepreneurial experience, international exposure, and professional expertise to advancing NOWPDP’s vision and building a more inclusive society.
Saad Khatri
MEMBER
Saad Khatri is Managing Director of Payments at JPMorgan Chase, where he leads the firm’s commerce payments strategy and execution. Previously, he served as Head of Product at OnePay and Chief Product Officer at Zip following its acquisition of QuadPay. Earlier at Capital One, he led consumer banking experiences that became the Capital One app. He mentors founders at First Round Capital and has guest lectured at Columbia Business School.
Having grown up in Pakistan, Saad supports NOWPDP because education opened doors for him. He believes inclusive education is essential to creating independence and opportunity for children with disabilities, long before they enter the workforce.
Aamna Husain
MEMBER
Aamna holds a degree in Development Studies from UC Berkeley and has worked across Public Affairs, Resource Development, and Community Health Sciences at Aga Khan University & Hospital (AKUH). Her experience reflects a strong commitment to community development, healthcare, and social impact.
Passionate about empowering underserved communities, Aamna volunteers with Karachi Relief Trust and AKUH’s Paediatric Palliative Care Department. She also leads annual blood donation drives with Indus Hospital, Husaini Blood Bank, and AKUH. Through her work with NOWPDP’s US section, she supports disability inclusion and strives to create meaningful opportunities and lasting impact for persons with disabilities.