Mohammad Shahanshah Ansari hails from a much-respected family of freedom fighters and nationalist bureaucrats from District Ghazipur in Uttar Pradesh. His grandfather, the late Janab Haji Ahmed Ali Ghazipuri, was a Freedom fighter and a staunch supporter of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and an honourable member of the Azad Hind Fauj.

With sharp intellect and deep commitment, Mr. Shahanshah co-founded Association of Muslim Professionals (AMP) in 2007 with close friends in Mumbai. He has played a key role in driving organizational expansion, shaping policies, and executing high-impact initiatives. He currently serves as Head – General Administration, Member of the AMP Governing Council, President – AMP USA, and Chairman of AMP’s IT Committee. AMP is a registered organization and the largest network of Indian Muslim professionals, with 200+ active chapters across 30+ Indian States and a presence in 20+ countries.

Beyond his impactful contributions to AMP, he is deeply involved in several national and international organisations dedicated to uplifting the underprivileged. He is a Life Member of the AMU Alumni Association of Greater Chicago (AMUAA-GC) and has served multiple terms as Secretary and Chairman of the IT Committee of AMUAA Greater Chicago. He is a member of the Project Management Institute, Dublin, US and previously held the role of President at Toastmasters International in Columbus, USA. Additionally, he is a life member of AMU Old Boys Association, Lucknow. He also co-founded Kamsar O Bar Forum in 2010 for uplifting Muslims from his home town district Ghazipur and serves as a Chief Trustee.