Shema Mugabo

Shema Mugabo is a Strategy and Design Specialist I at Democracy International, a role he currently holds in the organization's home office.13 His professional background includes:

Education

• Master's degree in Political Science with a concentration in World Politics from George Washington University
• Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Michigan, focusing on development and security issues in Africa12

Professional Experience

• Prior to joining Democracy International, Shema worked at an education nonprofit organization in Washington D.C., supporting career exposure programming in schools across the United States
• Completed a year of service as an AmeriCorps Education Fellow in Newark, NJ
• Supported the vote-by-mail program at the Anne Arundel County Board of Elections during the 2020 general election1

Additional Roles

• Business Development Associate and Assistant
• Program Coordinator at DreamWakers
• Program Assistant at Anne Arundel County Board of Elections
• Field Intern at Maryland Democratic Party2

Shema's expertise lies in strategy and design, with a focus on political science and government. His diverse experience in education, elections, and nonprofit work contributes to his current role at Democracy International, where he applies his skills to support democratic initiatives.