Afreen, originally from Bangladesh, immigrated to the US at age 3 and has over 30 years of experience in education. Afreen is now the owner of Thoughtful Minds Consulting delivering interactive and thought-provoking presentations to businesses and schools in Cultural Awareness, Group Dynamics, Stress Management, and Trauma Informed Care. These trainings empower attendees to function more cohesively as a productive community by eliminating barriers and producing a high-performing workforce.
Afreen is also a highly skilled trainer with the Virginia Education Association (VEA); she has led career development conferences for thousands of educators across Virginia. She has address crowds of over 10,000 at the National Education Association (NEA) and has worked closely with students affected by stress and trauma in an alternative education center, serving as a crucial role model and support system.
Afreen was honored with the NEA Foundation Horace Mann Award for Teaching Excellence (2018) and the VEA Award for Teaching Excellence (2017).
She enjoys spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren.
“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.”