Khadija Nazari
Major: International Relations and Entrepreneurship
Brown University
Academic Advisor: David Polatty
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Address:
69 Brown Street
Providence RI
A Bit About Khadija Nazari
Khadija Nazari has been interviewed and featured across several major media outlets, including The Boston Globe’s Rhode Island Report podcast, where she shared her experience of leaving Afghanistan and her work educating girls; The Public’s Radio / Rhode Island PBS, which highlighted her advocacy for Afghan women’s education; Vital Voices Global Partnership, which profiled her as a Grassroots Voices Fellow; and The Boston Globe, which published an in-depth story about her journey and mission. She was also included in coverage by The Times and The New York Times, where fellow Afghan students she traveled with shared their collective story—reflecting the same journey she experienced, although she was not directly interviewed in those pieces.
Entrepreneurship & Community Engagement
Brown University/ Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship Venture Prize US. RI, Providence Spring 2025
Grassroots Voices Program | Vital Voices Global Network | January 2025 - Present
SAGE Non-profit Organization, Founder and President of SAGE US. RI, Providence | June 2022 – present
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Awarded $10,000 for SAGE, providing hybrid education for Afghan girls.
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Selected from 32 applications as a top 7 finalist, advancing to top 3.
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Delivered pitch to 400 attendees, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders.
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Recognized for innovative solutions to educational restrictions in Afghanistan.
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Selected as one of 20 changemakers from across the U.S. for a 7-week leadership program focused on social justice.
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Received mentorship and training, with travel to D.C. to meet global women leaders.
● Applying for project grants to fund community-driven initiatives.
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Provide education to 150 girls in Afghanistan
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Helped 4 Afghan girls to get scholarships in China, Portugal, and the U.S
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Developed and executed fundraising strategies in collaboration with board members and donors
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Manage daily organizational tasks efficiently.
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Developed strategic partnerships to strengthen program sustainability.
Research & Government Affairs
Congressional Intern | Office of Congressman Gabe Amo Washington, D.C. Fall 2024
Watson Institute, Research Assistant for Dr. David Plotty Providence, US | Sep 2023 – Sep 2024
Participant, B-Lab/ Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship Brown University,
summer 2024
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Summarized congressional hearings and briefings, providing reports to staff.
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Drafted memos, official correspondence, and authored a mock "Hazara Act Bill,"
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Managed constituent calls, addressing concerns and ensuring timely responses.
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Supported daily office operations, demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills.
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Outreach and interview more than 100 grassroots organizations around the world
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Perform comparative analysis of the efficiency of grassroots and global NGOs.
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Work on a project “Localization and better responses” which will be submitted to the UN.
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Acquired expertise in strategic planning, market research, and business model development.
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Enhanced pitching and storytelling skills to effectively engage investors and stakeholders.
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Collaborated with peers and mentors to refine strategies and expand professional networks.
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Gained exposure to venture funding processes and prepared for larger accelerator programs.
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Presented a venture pitch to an audience of over 200 people.