Kameelah Shaheed-Diallo

Kameelah Shaheed-Diallo is a Partner at City Fund, where she collaborates with local leaders to grow high-quality schools and create policy conditions that drive student success. In her role, Kameelah focuses on empowering communities to transform their local education systems and ensure students have access to exceptional educational opportunities.

Before joining City Fund, Kameelah served as the Senior Vice President of Strategy & Community Engagement at The Mind Trust, an Indianapolis-based education nonprofit. During her tenure, she led the organization’s strategic plan for community engagement. She played a pivotal role in establishing a partnership between The Mind Trust, the City of Indianapolis, and the city’s largest school district. This collaboration supported district-charter cooperation and enabled the growth of Innovation Network Schools, improving educational opportunities for thousands of students. Kameelah has extensive experience in policy development and coalition-building to advance education equity and community-driven change.

Kameelah began her career practicing law in New York and Indianapolis before transitioning to education. She holds a bachelor’s degree from DePauw University and a law degree from Indiana University’s Robert H. McKinney School of Law. A dedicated community leader, she serves on the boards of Rochester READY, City Forward Collective, The Indianapolis Foundation, and Christel House International. Kameelah resides in Indianapolis with her husband and two daughters.