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Deisha Brahma is an undergraduate student at The George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs.

With a zeal for international development, women’s rights, and sustainable solutions, I am seeking any opportunity to help change the world and make a meaningful impact on developing communities.

Professional interests include girls' rights, international law, humanitarian assistance, migrant rights, civic engagement, youth empowerment, economic development, micro-finance, and reproductive rights. 

 

B.A. International Affairs, dual concentration in Global Public Health and International Development

Presidential Scholarship recipient

Extracurriculars:

  • Current assistant to Professor Farhana Qazi

  • Incoming GW UN 360 Program participant

  • Kappa Delta sorority

  • KD Diversity and Inclusion Committee Chair

  • GW Panhellenic Association Diversity, Inclusion, and Leadership Board

  • GW Indian Students’ Association Operations and Logistics Director

  • TEDxFoggyBottom team member

  • Former She’s The First Mentorship program chair

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Experience in local and national advocacy, nonprofit spaces, grassroots organizations, public speaking, policy analysis, customer service, professional grant writing, food policy, and girls and human rights-oriented advocacy.

International Day of the Girl, 2017

United Nations Headquarters, NYC

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International Day of the Girl 2017, UNHQ NYC

With fellow Working Group on Girls Advocates and the honorable former Deputy Executive Director of UN Women, Lakshmi Puri.