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HerWILL team members Farhana Hasan, Maisha Munir, and Yasmina Al-Aboudy

Who We Are

HerWILL is dedicated to promoting gender and racial equality by connecting women and underrepresented youth with opportunities in STEM fields.

Farhana Hasan

Farhana Hasan

CEO/Founder

Growing up, I had access to opportunities that allowed me to dream big and achieve my goals. Yet, I also saw the gaps that women of color faced globally, barriers that stifled their potential. This contrast drove my passion to bridge that gap.

HerWILL was born from this desire to create an equal opportunity world where every girl and woman can reach for the stars. Our mission is to educate, empower, and elevate by providing resources for mentorship, academic excellence, STEM training, personal branding, and entrepreneurship. We also include young men in our efforts because true equality can only be achieved when they understand the challenges women face.

Every girl is born with talents that go beyond domestic boundaries. By cultivating these talents, we not only help women achieve their full potential but also contribute to the global economy. Empowered women drive innovation, productivity, and economic growth, creating a more prosperous and equal world for everyone. HerWILL shows how we cultivate them to reach their full potential.

Join us in transforming lives and creating a world where every woman and girl has the freedom to soar.

With gratitude,

Farhana Hasan

Founders Message

Our Team

Country Manager, HerWILL Bangladesh

Tahiya Islam

Tahiya Islam is the Country Manager at HerWILL Bangladesh, where she leads efforts to provide global STEM opportunities and promote gender equality, aligning with UN SDG5. She is a certified advocate under the UN's Global Schools Program and is currently developing a climate education and leadership curriculum for South East Asian countries. With over 7 years of experience running a non-profit and a teaching fellowship with Teach for Bangladesh, Tahiya has worked to empower underprivileged children with education, healthcare awareness, and leadership skills.

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Global Talent Acquisition Lead &
Leadership & DEI Lead

Nurjahan Rupa

Nurjahan is a Business Psychologist and Human Resource Professional dedicated to fostering inclusive and equitable workplaces across diverse sectors. With an MSc in Business Psychology and leadership roles at HerWILL, she focuses on Generation Equality, diversity, equity, and inclusion while also contributing to mental well-being initiatives through volunteering. A passionate traveler, Nurjahan draws inspiration from her global explorations, which fuel her empathy, optimism, and commitment to compassionate leadership.

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Global STEM Lead

Raima Islam

Raima Islam is a Machine Learning Student who is passionate about bringing about change in women empowerment using technology. She received her B.S. in Computer Science from Bangladesh and is an incoming Master's student at Harvard University. She has worked with top universities and organizations in data science and AI is passionate about researching in Bangla Language, automated medical and task-productivity applications.

Web Development Program Lead

Maisha Munir

Maisha Munir is a strategic business and technology consultant at a leading AI search and discovery platform company. She is passionate about fostering diversity and empowering women in STEM fields, which led her to the role of Communications and Technical Program Lead at HerWILL. Her academic foundation in Mechanical Engineering coupled with her profound passion for cutting-edge technologies underscores her ability to navigate complex challenges in the ever-evolving landscape of business and technology.

Social Media & Communications Coordinator

Muqadsa Zainab

Muqadsa holds a BSc in Governance and Public Policy, with a focus on Gender & Development. Dedicated to taking an intersectional feminist approach in her work, she is passionate about grassroots community engagement and believes it can revolutionize how the global development space perceives gender. Her time spent working with women at grass root level has fueled her desire to contribute to economic empowerment for women, both on and off the pitch. In her free time, She loves being active by going to the gym, reading & spending time with her family.

STEM Bangladesh Coordinator

Saiyara Mahmud

Saiyara Mahmud recently graduated from University of Asia Pacific in Computer Science and Engineering. She is currently engaged in research in the fields of Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing (NLP). As the STEM Lead for HerWILL Bangladesh, she oversees operations and technical aspects, promoting advancement in Data Science and other STEM fields across Bangladesh. Her work focuses on pushing the boundaries of AI technology to solve real-world challenges.

Social Media & Communications Specialist

Mohd.  Ashraful Alam

With over 6 years of experience in marketing across technology, non-profit, e-commerce, and lifestyle sectors, Ashraf's skill set is tailored to crafting compelling brand stories and driving engagement. He specializes in branding, content development, creative design, digital sales, SEO, email marketing, and social media management. He is inspired by a dedication to innovation and scaling, translating strategy into tactics, developing and launching business ideas, and marketing strategy blueprint, as well as streamlining procedures, setting them in action, and readying strategic marketing and business presentations.

Atlanta Office Manager

Paty Garcia

Patricia Garcia holds a Summa Cum Laude Bachelor's degree in International Business from the University of Monterrey, Mexico, with an International Exchange Program experience at Antonio de Nebrija University in Madrid, Spain. She served as a Wealth Management Analyst at INVEX BANK in Monterrey from 2018 to 2021, providing support in portfolio management and client servicing. Committed to continuous learning, she is pursuing a Google Digital Marketing & E-Commerce Professional Certificate and actively volunteering with HerWill Global Non-Profit Organization, showcasing her diverse skill set and passion for positive impact.

Leadership Program Coordinator

Yasmina Al-Aboudy

As an Information Technology professional, Yasmina excels at designing and leading impactful campaigns, driven by data and innovation. She has a talent for devising effective strategies and boosting engagement, with a passion for promoting STEM education and community involvement. Her efforts have earned her recognition from Wells Fargo, Georgia State University, and Deluxe for her contributions to strengthening the Atlanta community and advancing girls in STEM fields through nonprofits like HerWILL.
A Summa Cum Laude graduate of Georgia State University with degrees in Political Science and cyber security, Yasmina proudly resides in Atlanta.

Community Outreach Lead

Dr. Rehab Ar Rahma

Rehab's Bio is Coming Soon!

Director, GNPEC Outreach

Julian Fitzgerald

Highly dedicated, innovative, and goal-driven, Julian Fitzgerald is a spearheading nonprofit professional with a mission to cultivate human potential within underserved communities and the larger diverse diaspora through workforce development and entrepreneurship. Julian co-founded and currently serves as the Executive Director of The Cxmmunity Foundation. The Cxmmunity Foundation is a tech-focused workforce development organization that leverages the appeal of video games, music and media to teach transferable technical skills.  To date, The Cxmmunity Foundation has donated over $1.4million dollars and helped empower over 3500 students nationwide.

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Country Director, HerWILL Egypt

Dr. Ranya Amer

Prof. Ranya Amer is a renowned expert in environmental biotechnology, holding a Ph.D. in the field and an MBA in Global Management. She is a professor at a university and has previously served as Acting Dean of the Environmental and Natural Research Institute at SRTA-City in
Egypt. Driven by her passion for addressing environmental issues, Prof. Amer is focused ondeveloping sustainable solutions to combat climate change. She is also dedicated to mentoring and inspiring students and researchers, encouraging them to engage in meaningful research, contribute to their communities, and explore entrepreneurial pathways.

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MENA Region Lead, HerWILL Egypt

Dr. Aya Mohamed Mahmoud

Aya is a United States IVLP Alumnae in the field of Leadership in Entrepreneurship, small business development.  More than 5 years of experience in designing and delivering many training modules especially in Entrepreneurship, Technology Transfer and supporting start-ups-Georgia Tech University Fellow of Entrepreneurship- Certified Business Incubator Manager from ASRT– Vice Director, Program Manager of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Club- Certified Trainer (ToT) of Entrepreneurship-Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Technology.

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Country Manager, HerWILL Syria

Carol Georges Zakhour

Carol is a women's rights activist, a peace-builder, and a social entrepreneur. She holds a BA in English Literature and Mass Communication, as well as a diploma in Social Innovation at the University for Peace. As the Founder and CEO of the Uplifting Syrian Women Initiative, she is honored to have received the Most Impactful Initiative Award in the MENA region in 2022 from the Women in Tech Organization. Additionally, she is proud to be a Member of The UN Women and IFI's Young Women Peace-builders, UNFPA and Startups without Borders' Female Leaders, ARI's SAWT Networks and the Mediterranean Youth Council. 

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Advisory Council

HerWILL’s Advisory Council (in no particular order) are champions of equality who believe in our mission to empower underrepresented women and youth in Data Science & AI.

HerWILL’s Advisory Council are champions of equality who believe in our mission to empower underrepresented women and youth in Data Science & AI.

Our Advisory Council

We thank our premium sponsor SmartBizPay
Technical In-kind Donors Microsoft, Grow by Google, Techsoup and Canva

One of our biggest strengths is our partners with whom we collaborate to make HerWILL a conglomerate of impactful offerings. In a short period of time, they have understood our value proposition, believed in our mission, and committed to extend their resources to help build a robust platform.

Our Partners