Samia Waheed

Neuroscience • Public Policy

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Brooklyn, New York · Barnard College, Columbia University

Samia
Waheed

Neuroscience and Behavior · Class of 2029

I am a Barnard College, Columbia University student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience and Behavior with a minor in Public Policy. My work centers on supporting disadvantaged populations through research, advocacy, and service, drawing on experience in nonprofit management, marketing, clinical care, and research. Currently, I am investigating sanitation, hygiene, and malnutrition in South Asia. My broader goal is to make scientific knowledge accessible to underserved communities and to engage meaningfully with those communities through direct care.

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Work

Projects and Initiatives

Nonprofit · Women's Health

Nasai

A women's health nonprofit advancing menstrual health education, fundraising, and advocacy.

Startup · Health and Wellness

Khazana

A startup reimagining health and wellness for aging South Asian women.

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Academic Work

Research and Studies

APF × Sehat Kahani · Sindh, Pakistan

WASH Vulnerabilities and Heat Exposure

Cross-sectional study on sanitation, hygiene, and heat-related health outcomes among women of reproductive age.

Ongoing

Muslim Community Network · NYC

MyNYC: Civic Participation Research

Research into civic participation and community health access within Muslim communities in New York City.

Completed · Spring 2022
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Roles

Leadership and Advisory

Founder and Director

Nasai

Founded and directs a women's health nonprofit with educational materials, fundraising, and a podcast on global women's health.

Leadership Council Member

American Pakistan Foundation

Contributes to Culture and Heritage and Professional Development committees through civic engagement and programming.

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Press and Media

Features and Appearances

Nasai interview

Interview · Women's Health

Speaking on Nasai and Menstrual Health Advocacy

Sehat Kahani interview

Interview · Research

Discussing WASH Research with Sehat Kahani

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Skills and Credentials

Competencies and Certifications

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Excel
SPSS
NVivo
GraphPad Prism
Adobe Creative Suite
Photoshop
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Education

Academic Timeline

Barnard College, Columbia University

Neuroscience and Behavior

Minor in Public Policy

New York, New York

2025 – 2029

Brooklyn Technical High School

Advanced Health

Brooklyn, New York

2021 – 2025

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Work

Projects and Initiatives

Nonprofit · Women's Health · Founded 2022

Nasai

Nasai is a women's health nonprofit started in 2022 focused on menstrual health education and access. The initiative has grown into a platform that authors educational materials, organizes fundraising campaigns, and co-produces a podcast addressing global women's health issues, honoring the communities it serves.

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Startup · Health and Wellness

Khazana

A startup initiative that reimagines health and wellness for aging South Asian women — prioritizing meaningful activity, lifelong learning, and genuine community over passive screen time. Khazana challenges the default and builds something more intentional.

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Academic Work

Research and Studies

Ongoing

Sehat Kahani × American Pakistan Foundation · Sindh, Pakistan

Assessing Climate-Related WASH Vulnerabilities and Heat Exposure among Women of Reproductive Age in Sindh, Pakistan

A cross-sectional study assessing the combined impact of WASH vulnerabilities and heat exposure on women of reproductive age at Sehat Kahani's e-clinics across Sindh. Preliminary findings (n=121) reveal significant gaps in water filtration, menstrual hygiene management, and heatwave preparedness, with diarrheal disease prevalence at 50.4%. Analysis conducted with SPSS v31, NVivo v15, and qualitative matrixing. Findings will inform policy recommendations for WASH infrastructure and heat protection in Pakistan.

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Completed · Spring 2022

Muslim Community Network · New York City

MyNYC: Civic Participation and Community Health Research Initiative

Research conducted in partnership with MCN exploring civic participation, community health, and resource access within Muslim communities in New York City. Findings were compiled and presented as part of MCN's broader community engagement programming.

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Roles

Leadership and Advisory

Founder and Director

Nasai

Founded Nasai, a women's health nonprofit centered on menstrual health education and access. Work spans authoring educational materials, organizing fundraising initiatives, co-producing a podcast on global women's health issues, and building a platform honoring the communities it serves.

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Leadership Council Member

American Pakistan Foundation

Serves on the Leadership Council of the American Pakistan Foundation across the Culture and Heritage and Professional Development committees. Work encompasses civic engagement, community programming, research, and outreach aimed at strengthening political participation and leadership development within Pakistani-American communities.

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Press and Media

Features and Appearances

Nasai interview

Interview · Women's Health

Speaking on Nasai and Menstrual Health Advocacy

Sehat Kahani interview

Interview · Research

Discussing WASH Research with Sehat Kahani

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Skills and Credentials

Competencies and Certifications

Certifications

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)

Technical Skills

Excel
SPSS
NVivo
GraphPad Prism
Adobe Creative Suite
Photoshop
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Contact

Let's connect.

Whether it's about partnerships, research, or advocacy — feel free to reach out. I'll try my best to get back to you in 2–3 days.

Email samia.waheed101@gmail.com LinkedIn samia-waheed Instagram samia.waheedd

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