Areba Ghafoor

Volunteer Engagement Project Coordinator

Areba Ghafoor is the Volunteer Engagement Project Coordinator. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs at CUNY Bernard M. Baruch College. She is passionate about improving the quality of life in her community. From working in elected representative offices and campaigns across New York City, Areba understands how local governments function and is dedicated to public service. She is a first-generation American and teaches a class on current events and civic engagement to young Muslims every week. Areba’s hot take is that real Biryaani has potatoes, lots of potatoes.