Nadia is a visionary force for racial justice eager to build economic power for communities through housing, transportation, climate and education justice. She is the first Muslim to serve on a city council in the state of Oregon and is serving in her second term on the Beaverton City Council.
Author to a Kids Book About Being Muslim and daughter to immigrant parents from India and Pakistan, Nadia’s lived experiences as an Indian-Pakistani Muslim American, former public school teacher and mother ground her desire to build a brighter, better future for the community. Having led the hiring of a city manager and establishing an equity office, Nadia champions the idea of belonging in her justice work.
She brings extensive experience working in marketing, human resources and diversity, equity and inclusion at Fortune 100 companies. When she is not politicking, teaching or consulting on people strategy, you will find her at a park with her kids or paddle boarding in the Tualatin River.
People Strategy
Whether it’s about building inclusive workplaces, looking at talent acquisition strategy, building an internship program or leveraging data to lead conversations about diversity, equity and inclusion, Nadia understands deeply how HR can uphold oppressive systems and provides insightful ways to dismantle those systems in your organization.
Campaign Strategy
From running her own campaign to providing guidance and coaching to aspiring candidates, Nadia leverages her marketing and people expertise to talk about campaigning and running for office in local elections.
Policy & Governance
Leading the hiring of a city manager to navigating complex policies, Nadia understands the way forward when dealing with governance, political courage and the community.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Employee engagement requires that we understand how each employee contributes to the organization.
The Case for Belonging
Grounded in her lived experiences as an outsider, Nadia finds healing in helping others find their voice and take space.