Sadegh Eghdami
- PhD, Engineering Systems & Environment, University of Virginia
- MS, Economics, Sharif University of Technology, Iran
- MS, Socioeconomic Engineering, Tehran Polytechnic, Iran
- BS, Industrial Engineering, Tehran Polytechnic, Iran
Sadegh is supporting a place-based, whole-of-government effort to reduce child poverty by strengthening coordination across agencies and improving the delivery of critical services for families. His work centers on managing a grant, supporting implementation partners, and ensuring communities have the technical and strategic assistance needed to maximize impact.
Sadegh is also working with an innovation hub to develop a workforce aligned with the textile industry’s needs, and to create supply chain ecosystems that integrate sustainability and recycling into textile production.
Sadegh has advised governments, philanthropic organizations, and the private sector on growth strategies, financing mechanisms, and public-private partnerships that drive sustainable investment and inclusive economic growth. He has also worked extensively in climate adaptation, energy transition, sustainable industrial development, and technology-driven solutions.
With a strong foundation in systems thinking and policy modeling, Sadegh has contributed to initiatives focused on global economic development, climate policy frameworks, workforce development, and industrial supply chain resilience.
He led the evaluation and design of a national supervision system for government funding in industrial manufacturing, working with the Ministry of Industries in a developing country to improve accountability, transparency, and performance monitoring. His research and publications on climate adaptation and socioeconomic vulnerability further inform his approach to designing policies and programs that help communities navigate shifting economic and environmental conditions effectively.