I am a freelance journalist with a master’s in journalism and media from the Graduate School of Journalism at University of Texas at Austin. I have 5+ years experience in hard news and feature writing, covering beats including elections, government, politics, lifestyle, food, community, Asian American, and the arts.

I have an additional Master’s in International Relations from University of Karachi, in Pakistan.

My travels to 15+ countries gives me a global perspective. I am fluent in Urdu.

My clients include Texas Observer/NPR NextGenRadio, Community Impact, Austin Monitor, Austin-American Statesman, Austin Chronicle, Austonia, Tribeza, Edible Austin, Austin South Asian and Reporting Texas

In 2015, I co-founded Austin Arts and Drama Initiative, a local non-profit, to promote culture that is now in the 6th year. From 2016 to 2020, I served on Austin PBS Community Advisory Board.

I love hiking and immersing myself in oil paintings on the side. Monkey Nest, a local Austin coffee shop, hosted my first solo exhibit this year!

My goals include writing for national mainstream publications where I can continue to highlight what affects American people.

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