Shahab Khan is an IT professional, public school parent, and community advocate running for Ward C City Council in Journal Square as part of Team Ali.
Khan’s journey reflects the resilience and determination of many in Jersey City. Arriving in the U.S. on a student visa in 1998 from India. He eventually built a successful career in the IT sector, working for major institutions like JP Morgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, KPMG, and MSK Cancer Center. His role at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) allows him to contribute to life-saving technologies that aid cancer patients, reflecting his deep commitment to service and innovation.
But above all else, Khan is a dedicated father of two children who attend Jersey City Public Schools. His campaign is deeply personal—he wants to ensure safer streets, better schools, and a brighter future for the next generation of Jersey City families.