I am a first generation Bangladeshi American writer and nonprofit consultant. I have dedicated over 6 years to the nonprofit industry, channeling my energy to support organizations led by women of color. My  heart lies in community building and social change. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Asian American Studies from Cornell University. I am currently earning my Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Louisiana State University.

 In 2020, I began to think deeply about how I can make a positive impact on my community. Drawing from my years of experience working with vulnerable and under-resourced communities, I saw how much there was a need for funding for services. I began to write grants for local community efforts, such as a health screening for Muslim immigrants in my community. I was able to raise $2,000 through private and individual giving, leading to a screening of over 500 community members.

In 2021, I began to work in fundraising in a more formal setting as a Development Assistant for Laal NYC, a women-led nonprofit in the Bronx which provides resources for Bangladeshi women. Here, I quickly progressed from Development Assistant to Development Coordinator, raising a total of $1 million through individual giving and local, private, and federal funders.

In 2022, I started to work as an independent consultant with Funding for Social Change. Here, I worked with nonprofit clients across the United States, focusing on social justice, equity, and women’s rights. I raised over $500,000 for small, BIPOC-led nonprofits such as Tia's Place, Creating Freedom Movements, and Womanly.