Biography
Shiria Kazi is a passionate social work intern, mental health advocate, and education equity leader dedicated to supporting youth well-being. In their role at a NYC school, Shiria collaborates with staff and students to address mental health challenges, leading initiatives like a no-homework policy during Mental Health Week and funding student-led activities that promote mindfulness and stress relief. Beyond schools, Shiria developed a civic action project through the New Girl City Program to implement mental health support policies across NYC schools. They also serve as a researcher and outreach lead at Helping Hands Immigration, expanding tutoring services and building an English-learning curriculum for immigrant communities. As president of Girls Who Code, Shiria fosters a fun, accessible learning environment and leads efforts in fundraising and resource management. They are also a peer tutor and mentor, supporting students academically and personally. Multilingual and community-driven, Shiria champions inclusive, youth-centered mental health solutions.
