Iffah’s resiliency and passion drives her to persevere through the obstacles she faces in her life while she balances the different cultures that converge to produce her unique perspectives and traditions. She radiates with positivity and always seeks the brighter sides of life. She enjoys being an active part of her community and striving to make an impact in her community.

Iffah is a distinguished member of her religious community from being the youngest person to ever be elected as a youth pastor/representative in her place of worship, to her work as a teacher for their religious education kindergarten class. Iffah is also an alumni of the prestigious Global Encounters Program where she worked alongside the Aga Khan Development Network to aid in a better quality of life for people living in developing countries.

Iffah’s passion for humanitarian work and science has influenced her passion in the environment. She hopes to work in a field such as climate tech as well as return the opportunity she was given by the Aga Khan Development Network and serve in their Environmental and Climate Change branch. Success for her is changing lives and leaving behind a mark on the world.