Who We Are

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.