Syeda comes from a corporate background with work experience in marketing, accounts, and administration, but her true passion lies in community development and public service. After completing a Master’s in Public policy from Stony Brook University, she looks forward to applying her passion for research and advocacy of critical public domains in the non-profit sector. Syeda is also an AmeriCorps alumnus, having pursued a year of service as part of the NYC Civic Corp 2023-2024. Prior to Common Impact she has worked in communications at Citizens Climate Lobby; an environmental non-profit working towards climate change mitigation. She also assisted at the office of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, where she helped constituents with day-to-day queries and performed local organizational outreach.
Syeda is originally from Pakistan and now lives on Long Island where she enjoys the beauty of the island, spending time with her cat and visiting the historical estates on the Gold Coast.