Atif Qarni
Atif Qarni | |
|---|---|
| 19th Virginia Secretary of Education | |
| In office January 13, 2018 – November 24, 2021 | |
| Governor | Ralph Northam |
| Preceded by | Dietra Trent |
| Succeeded by | Fran Bradford |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Atif Mustafa Qarni 1978 (age 46–47) Pakistan |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Fatima Pashaei |
| Education | George Washington University (BA) George Mason University (MA) Strayer University (MEd) Vanderbilt University (EdD) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | U.S. Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1996–2004 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Reserve |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War |
Atif Mustafa Qarni (born 1978) is an American teacher, former military non-commissioned officer, and Democratic politician who was appointed by Governor Ralph Northam as Virginia Secretary of Education.