Home: Chicago, IL. Age: 25. Birthplace: Chicago, IL. Organization: Ardeo Education Solutions. Alma mater: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Languages spoken: English, French, Bengali, Arabic.
Current project: Studying to get into law school, working on a personal business (allulose baked goods). Recent recognition: I was a spokesperson for The Fashion Network. Latest contribution to others: Donate monthly to a worthy cause, volunteered over 100 hours at the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Hobbies: Painting, cooking and baking, walks outdoors, Pilates, sewing and upcycling clothes, henna art designs, DIY activities. Recent travel or adventure: Zimbabwe and South Africa, New Zealand, India, and Saudi Arabia. Last book read: The Picture of Dorian Gray, by Oscar Wilde. Recently viewed and recommended: Rotten Mango, by Stephanie Soo.
Personality profile: Headstrong, confident, intelligent, passionate, caring. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Strong. Moral compass: The Qur’an. I’m a proud Muslim. How do you define a perfect friendship? Real. If I had broccoli in my teeth, if I had gained a few pounds, if my outfit isn’t coordinating, I need you to tell me. What natural talent have you neglected? My ability to memorize or remember everything. How do you relieve stress? Painting. What is your go-to workout? Pilates. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? A packed itinerary with sights to see and good food to try.
What was your first paying job? Cashier at Claire’s. What movie have you repeatedly watched? The Devil Wears Prada. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? Pictures of Manhattan. What is your favorite app? Any app that tells me my credit score and ways to improve it. What is your go-to source of news and information? Ground News.
What change would you like to see in the world?
People picturing being in other people’s shoes, before making hurtful or judgemental decisions.
What message do you want to send out into the world? Your story, to some, may just be your worst day, but do not let people who do not know you rewrite your story. What mega-trend most concerns you? AI. Children being educated with AI, depending on AI for advice and jobs, are being replaced by robots.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? The Phoenix Rises from the Ashes. What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Leighton Meester would perfectly encapsulate my personality. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? An actress. What advice would you give your younger self? To never think twice about the thoughts other people have about you unless their approval is contingent to achieving your goals.
Personal motto: Treat others the way you’d want to be treated and always match a person’s energy. Favorite quote: The best way out is always through” (Robert Frost.
