Zithri Ahmed Saleem, Ph.D.
Information scientist and social impact advisor
I’m Zithri. I work with leaders and entrepreneurs to improve the systems, products, and services people and communities depend on every day. Subscribe to stay connected and get practical insights to inform your work!
From Zithri’s Desk
Leading through AI and technological change is tough. As a researcher and entrepreneur, I regularly travel across the United States and global tech hubs. Along the way, I meet interesting people, explore new ideas, and support leaders to design solutions and navigate rapid technological shifts.
From Zithri's Desk is where I bring those experiences together, demystify complex ideas, and offer insightful perspectives you can easily apply to your work.
NEW WORK CURRENTLY UNDERWAY
Featured on the Desktop
This segment highlights the reports and reflections I’m developing right now. The focus is both what’s emerging from current projects and going deeper into questions and common challenges that surface in practice.
01 • Forthcoming report
02 • Forthcoming report
Designing Pathways from Housing Insecurity to Permanent Housing
Housing insecurity is increasing nationwide due to shifts in healthcare, public funding, and labor markets. Based in California, Harmony Homes for Healing is developing a model to nationally scale transitional housing, wraparound services, and pathways to permanent housing.
Scheduled Release: December 15, 2026
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01 • Forthcoming report
Modernizing Community Development Finance
Small businesses throughout the United States face gaps in access to capital, technical assistance, and information. See how Rainier Valley Community Development Fund is modernizing its business intelligence systems to better serve Seattle small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Scheduled Release: November 30, 2026
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01 —Lessons from the Work
Research and Practice
A lot of what I create takes shape in reports, presentations, and information systems developed for organizations, much of which remains confidential. Here, I draw on those experiences to share what I've learned and how those lessons might inform the decisions others.
02 — On My Journey
Field Notes and Reflections
My travels take me into places, communities, and conversations that spark new questions and perspectives. Through short videos, photographs, and reflections, I share some of what I'm discovering along the way, inviting others to explore, question, and exchange ideas.
Reflections on a Ten-Year Doctoral Experience
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