EXPERIENCE
EXPERTISE
Impact
ABOUT
What began as a curiosity and a desire to better understand the needs and patterns of South Asian women turned into a career pivot and a passion for research, action, and change. This is more than a job for me, it’s an opportunity to shift the trajectory of a family and a culture and that comes through my work on the couch, behind the mic, and at the desk synthesizing research into real life application.
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Credentials
Masters of Science – Marriage and Family Therapy
Texas Woman’s University; Denton, Texas
Masters of Teaching, w/Distinction
Masters of Arts, Education (Muslim Civilizations and Societies), w/Distinction;
Institute of Education, University of London; London, United Kingdom
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) Minority Fellowship Program, Minority Fellow
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Research
The Impact of Gender Role Expectations on South Asian Women’s Well-Being, Relationship Satisfaction, and Sexual Attitudes and Behaviors has won more than $18,000 in grants and has been presented at:
· World Family Therapy Congress (Spain, 2023)
· Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapist’s Annual Conference (Austin, 2023)
· Muslim Studies Conference (Michigan State University, 2024).
Research and Publications in Process:
Sexual Communication in Sexual Minorities (including ENM, non-binary, and LGBTQIA+ populations)
Regulate, Then Generate. Center for Research and Design
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Specializations
EMDR Trained
Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 2
Certified SAGECare Trainer
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Appearances