Xeneb Shah

Xeneb Shah is the Cyber and Information Integrity Associate for the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) Digital Democracy team, where she supports Information Integrity-related programming. In her role, Xeneb manages program implementation related to monitoring mis- and disinformation, enhancing crisis communication, and promoting civic education.  

Before joining the IFES Digital Democracy team, Xeneb worked on the IFES Middle East and North Africa team, supporting capacity strengthening and technical assistance to civil society and oversight institutions in Iraq.  

Prior to IFES, Xeneb interned at CSIS, the UN SDG Taskforce, the Pakistani Consulate, and the House of Representatives. She holds a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of California Los Angeles.