Space 93

Space 93 / Our people

People behind
a wider future.

Shared purpose. Thoughtful leadership. A commitment to opportunity for Afghan youth.

Meet our board

Board of Directors

Leadership with purpose
Dr. Ahmad Siyam Barakati, Space 93 Co-founder and Board Member

Co-founder & Board Member

Dr. Ahmad Siyam
Barakati

An education advocate, children’s rights activist and nonprofit leader, Dr. Siyam brings over eight years of experience advancing literacy, youth leadership and community development. His global perspective helps shape Space 93’s mission to expand opportunity through education.

Expertise

  • Education & literacy
  • Nonprofit leadership
  • Project management
  • Youth development

Qualifications & recognition

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) · PMP CertifiedMedicine & professional project management
  • ILA 30 Under 30 Literacy LeaderInternational Literacy Association · 2023
  • Asia 21 LeaderAsia Society · 2023
Mina Naikmal, Space 93 Board Member

Board Member

Mina Naikmal

Mina Naikmal brings expertise in leadership, governance and strategic planning, alongside a commitment to education and community development. As a Coach and Mentor with UNITAR, she has supported international leadership and project-development initiatives.

Expertise

  • Leadership & governance
  • Strategic planning
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Mentorship

Qualifications

  • MBAAmerican University
  • Master of Digital Transformation & InnovationUniversity of Ottawa
Niyam Alami, Space 93 Board Member

Board Member

Niyam Alami

Niyam is a data scientist working at the intersection of economics, statistics and artificial intelligence. In Research Data Science at iSpot, he brings analytical insight alongside experience in education, mentorship and leadership—helping Space 93 turn access to knowledge into opportunity.

Expertise

  • Data science & AI
  • Economics & statistics
  • Research
  • Education & mentorship

Qualifications & experience

  • MS in Economics & Data ScienceNortheastern University
  • MBA in Finance
  • Research Data ScienceiSpot