Huda Shah

Conducted in-depth interviews and focus groups with South Asian community members impacted by hate crimes, collecting qualitative data in multiple languages. Coded and analyzed transcripts using NVivo, developing a comprehensive codebook to identify systemic gaps in hate crime reporting and victim support.

Developed a comprehensive Working Group Strategy Guide and a policy memo to secure legislative and executive backing for the NG911 transition. Conducted extensive background research on GIS integration, stakeholder governance models, and funding mechanisms from various U.S. states.

Updated and maintained a database of over 50 program and training agreements, ensuring alignment with institutional learning goals. Helped build visual evaluation maps for undergraduate programs, enabling departments to assess curriculum alignment with CUNY-wide learning outcomes.

Cleaned and analyzed Optical Gas Imaging records to identify methane hotspot clusters near residential areas, informing policymakers about at-risk communities. Designed visuals and maps using ArcGIS Pro, created data visualizations using R, and authored reports for briefing communities and lawmakers.

Merged and cleaned datasets of over 13,000 candidates from various sources to identify a significant representation gap among immigrants. Co-developed charts and maps visualizing candidate demographics, financial barriers, and voter turnout for advocacy and leadership training programs.

Tracked partner reporting performance across 15 regional organizations using Excel dashboards, significantly increasing on-time reporting. Helped draft guidance for a new blended finance mechanism and built internal tools to assess program risk and progress.

Researched labor equity, unions, and green economy transitions, conducting quantitative and qualitative evaluations of workforce training programs. Co-authored a report on workforce development and labor equity, which was cited in NY Senate proceedings and presented to union representatives and policymakers.

Conducted research for the project 'Nothing About Us Without Us: Breaking Code Silence as an Epistemological Community in the United States'. Explored conflicts of interest, methodological errors, and ethical questions in qualitative research on institutionalized children.

Developed digital outreach monitoring tools, boosting student engagement rates across pilot districts. Led a team of 12 in designing and executing education improvement campaigns that reached over 300 high school and university students.

Conducted field visits and surveys to identify gaps in the Technical and Vocational Training (TVET) sector, developing recommendations benefiting over 450,000 trainees. Facilitated recruitment in skill-building programs by engaging with beneficiaries in targeted communities.

Co-drafted grant proposals and institutional profiles tailored to education and health sectors, aligning with Gates Foundation priorities. Developed a fundraising prospect database of over 900 global organizations and individual donors, identifying top aligned opportunities.

Grade: 3.7

Activities and societies: Pi Alpha Alpha, Brooks Fellowship

Concentrated in Economic and Financial Policy, achieving a GPA of 3.7. Coursework included Applied Statistics, Python for Business Analytics, GIS for Planners, Public Finance, and Behavioral Economics. Awarded the Pi Alpha Alpha and a $10,000 Brooks Fellowship.

Grade: 3.5

Studied Anthropology and Sociology, achieving a GPA of 3.5.