Pardee School Alumna Appointed to Lead Diversity Initiative at EP
Areej Jahangir, a 2021 graduate of the Master of Arts in International Affairs program at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, has been named the inaugural President of the Muslim Americans in Public Service (MAPS) Chapter at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Jahangir currently serves as a Chemical Review Manager in the Antimicrobials Division of the EPA. She draws her inspiration for environmental security from her extensive travels and fellowships abroad, where she studied water contamination, air pollution, brownouts, and renewable energy.
In her role as MAPS Chapter President, Jahangir will lead efforts to promote inclusivity and diversity within the EPA. Her plans include organizing educational lunch sessions, networking events, career development programs, and building strategic partnerships across departments and organizations.
The MAPS Chapter at EPA is a newly recognized employee resource group. Such groups play a key role in fostering community, enabling professional networking, and helping federal agencies promote equal opportunity and religious accommodation.
Jahangir’s commitment to inclusivity has been evident throughout her career. Before joining the EPA, she hosted iftars as a boarding school math teacher at Wilbraham & Monson Academy. At the EPA, she has advocated for workplace rights and reasonable accommodations in the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) through the Special Emphasis Program Manager (SEPM) initiative.
Her appointment demonstrates how Pardee School graduates are contributing to public service and environmental policy. Jahangir’s work at the EPA and leadership in MAPS show the practical application of skills gained through the MAIA program.
Information about MAPS and its leadership team is available on their website.