Islam Gashi
DIRECTOR OF STUDENT ENGAGEMENT & SYSTEMS SUPPORT
Islam joined the IU staff in 2014, as a kitchen employee, climbing the career ladder through five promotions with increasing levels of responsibility: hourly supervisor, assistant manager, system support specialist, and manager of the system support team before entering his current role. Prior to IU, Islam served as a Lieutenant-Colonel in the Kosovo military. His diverse skill set encompasses budgeting, payroll processing, informatics, and even teaching math and English. Islam earned a bachelor’s degree in general studies and political science from Indiana University, graduating cum laude, and an associate degree in mathematics in Kosovo. Additionally, he holds a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification from Kelley School of Business.