From an associate degree in business administration to a bachelor’s in civil engineering, and a master’s in Urban and Regional Planning, I came to the United States as a Fulbright scholar from Afghanistan with a passion for transportation planning. I chose planning as a career because it involves teamwork and interaction with the community, and it allows me to utilize my analytical as well as social and managerial skills to help develop strong and sustainable communities for the future.

Having studied in Asia, Europe, and the US, I hope to bring diversity and an international perspective to my team. One of my recent projects was a Feasibility Study for Transitional Housing in the City of Clinton, Iowa. The project involved researching policies, identifying community problems, writing a policy memo, and proposing solutions related to transitional housing in that community.

In my most recent role, I joined the Astig Planning firm to work as an urban planner due to my passion for creating an equitable, accessible, and sustainable living environment and my commitment to race equity and social justice through my diverse experience in communication, community engagement, policy planning, and research.