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I came to Cambridge in 2008 for college, and I stayed out of passion for the people that make up this diverse and progressive community. As the daughter, niece, and granddaughter of small business owners, I grew up understanding the importance of a strong local economy and civic community. In keeping with this, I have spent the last few years engaging with local business owners and workers. I also advocate for sustainable business practices and more equitable access to opportunity for all members of our community, including BIPOC and immigrants, LGBTQ+ members, and women.
Over the last few years, I have thrown myself into uplifting the local economy and community. As Executive Director of Cambridge Local First, I advocate for local and small business interests by engaging with the public and the government. I also joined the Harvard Square Neighborhood Association as an early board member to elevate community voices to advocate for policy change in our neighborhood. As a Board member for the American Independent Business Alliance, a national nonprofit dedicated to amplifying our country’s independent business alliances, I support inclusive, thriving local economies as a path to resilience and growth country-wide. And as Board Chair to the Cambridge YWCA, I work to ensure our programs are effective vehicles for eliminating racism and empowering women, especially women of color, and I oversee the financial health of an organization that serves as the largest provider of housing to single women in Cambridge.
In 2017, I served as Manager for the City Council Campaign of Sumbul Siddiqui, now the first Muslim mayor in Massachusetts. As City Councillor, I will continue to push diversity and progressive values for our city.
I hold a BA in Philosophy and Government from Harvard College, and a Master of Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School. I am the proud partner of Wael, sister of Georgia and Dena, and sister-in-law of Ayoub, Camilla, Wiam, Claire, Teresa, and Catherine.
“I’m running to fight for a fair economy, empower our local businesses, and hold the City accountable for the progressive leadership Cambridge deserves.”
I believe that, if we work together, we can repair the worn social and economic fabric of our city and make it even better than before. Alongside other progressive candidates, I am working to build a diverse, progressive coalition on City Council to effect the changes that matter most to our community.
I won’t be accepting contributions from real estate developers, fossil fuel companies, corporate PACs, or the police. I want to represent the residents, and remain independent from corporate interests and the police, which already wield significant power in Cambridge. So instead, I intend to fundraise from individual donors.