Academic Work
Bringing documentary practice into research on identity, representation and social change.
- Fall 2025–present · Graduate education
M.A. in Communication and Development Studies
Pursuing a master’s degree at Ohio University with a full tuition waiver and Graduate Assistantship. Achieved a 4.00 GPA in the first semester.
- Graduate Assistantship
Visual communication in practice
Contributed video editing and multimedia storytelling to the Infectious and Tropical Disease Institute and Heritage College media team, including Chagas disease awareness projects with Dr. Mario Grijalva.
- 2026 · Proposal accepted · Research ongoing
Constructing Meaning Around Hijra Identity: Perspectives of Bangladeshi Individuals Living in the United States
A capstone project exploring how Bangladeshi individuals in the U.S. understand hijra identity. The proposed study combines semi-structured interviews, reflexive thematic analysis and documentary storytelling.
- Ohio University · Classroom screening
Two photographs selected for the 3C Photo Exhibit
Selected work was featured in the Third Annual 3C Photo Exhibit at Ohio University’s Front Room Coffeehouse.
- August 2026 · Creative recognition
Campaign Designer & Video Production Lead
Contributed video editing and multimedia storytelling about Chagas disease awareness projects with Dr. Mario Grijalva in the Infectious and Tropical Disease Institute. Campaign designer and Video production lead of Heritage College of Osteopathic medicine.
- Certificate in progress · Graduate study
Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies
Pursuing the WGSS certificate alongside graduate study, extending an interdisciplinary interest in gender, culture and lived experience.
Currently a graduate student in the School of Communication Studies at Ohio University, Athens — combining field documentary practice with academic inquiry into identity, representation, and social change.
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