Mirza Prses is an Associate Director with Guidehouse in Chicago, IL and has over a decade of experience in the energy, sustainability, and infrastructure sector. He earned both a Bachelors in Economics and MBA from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC).
Prior to his current role, Mirza worked for the United Nations in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, where he led the nationwide implementation of energy efficiency projects on public buildings (hospitals, schools, universities, etc.). He worked and negotiated with all levels of BiH government and the projects have resulted in a significant reduction of carbon emissions, increase in jobs, and improved occupancy conditions. He was also a member of the Council of FK Zeljeznicar Sarajevo.
Additionally, Mirza has a passion for soccer, considering he has played soccer for the UIC Men’s Team, Zeljeznicar Sarajevo youth academy, and the U17 BiH national team. He spends most of his free time with his wife and two boys, enjoying the outdoors and traveling.