Amara Iqbal

Open to research and facilitation engagements

Amara IqbalResearch and learning consultant

I help public-interest teams turn evidence into programs people can use.

PracticeResearch and learningFocusEvidence people can useBased inToronto, Canada

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Profile

Portrait of Amara Iqbal in a daylight research workspace.

My work combines qualitative research, practical writing, and program design. I make complex findings easier to act on while keeping their uncertainty visible.

This fictional portfolio demonstrates the Ledger template; its roles, organizations, and projects are illustrative.

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Selected work

Blank curriculum cards and facilitator tabs arranged as a modular learning sequence
02Learning designer2025

Civic fellowship curriculum

Context

A modular learning path for first-time community project leads.

Contribution

I translated broad program goals into exercises, facilitator notes, and reflection prompts that could adapt across different cohorts.

  • Education
  • Facilitation
Blank evidence-brief sheets, paper tabs, and a closed notebook on a restrained worktable
03Writer and advisor2024

Evidence brief series

Context

Short, honest briefs for decisions that could not wait for perfect information.

Contribution

A repeatable structure separated known evidence, local interpretation, uncertainty, and next questions.

  • Writing
  • Strategy

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Skills

Research

  • Qualitative research
  • Evaluation planning

Practice

  • Facilitation

Strategy

  • Program design

Communication

  • Plain-language writing

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Experience

2023 — Present

Research and learning consultant

Independent practice

Support public-interest teams with research, program design, and clear evidence communication.

2019 — 2023

Program research lead

Common Thread Lab (fictional)

Designed participatory research and learning programs with community partners.

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Education

2017 — 2019

MA, Public Policy and Learning

Lakehurst University (fictional)

Focused on program evaluation and participatory research.

2013 — 2017

BA, Sociology

Northfield College (fictional)

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Certifications

  • Participatory facilitation certificateOpen Practice Institute (fictional)
    2024

Let’s discuss the work.