Ahmed holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of the District of Columbia. He also holds a Master of Science Degree in Engineering Management and System Security from George Washington University.

Ahmed has two children and lives in Fairfax County, VA.

Ahmed has 22 years of experience with leadership and management positions in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Ahmed Mahdi Hussein's campaign for school board member is his first entry into politics.

As of July 25, 2023, Ahmed Mahdi Hussein’s website did not contain information on this issue.

School Violence

Plans to examine reasons for why Fairfax County Student’s SAT scores have dropped despite significant investment.

Wants to enhance the implementation of Fairfax County Public School policies and programs for special education needs.

Promises to ensure that teachers and administrators have the training and tools to ensure effective special education programs.

Wants to ensure that students attending all schools have the opportunity at school expense to enroll in community college courses.

- Plans to examine reasons for why Fairfax County Student’s SAT scores have dropped despite significant investment.
- Wants to enhance the implementation of Fairfax County Public School policies and programs for special education needs.
- Promises to ensure that teachers and administrators have the training and tools to ensure effective special education programs.
- Wants to ensure that students attending all schools have the opportunity at school expense to enroll in community college courses.

School Curriculum

Wants to expedite the construction of facilities for students’ safety.

Plans to equip schools for 21st century learning.

- Wants to expedite the construction of facilities for students’ safety.
- Plans to equip schools for 21st century learning.

School System Budget

Ahmed Mahdi Hussein

Ahmed served 22 years on leadership and management positions in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Ahmed Mahdi Hussein's campaign for the Membership to the School Board of Fairfax County is his first entry into politics.

As of July 25, 2023, Ahmed Mahdi Hussein’s website did not contain information on this issue and Ahmed Mahdi Hussein did not complete our questionnaire.

- The school board runs the public school system, and it is entirely independent from the rest of the county government. 
- School board members work together to make school policy, set the budget, and appoint the superintendent to run the schools day to day. 
- Some school board members are elected by the entire city, while others represent specific districts. 
- School board members are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.