Fizza Ali Jafri
Graduate of 2026
BA (Honors) Comparative Humanities
Minor: Not applicable
Aspiration Statement
I enjoy working in public-facing positions, including Human Resources or Marketing. I am also very passionate about teaching.
Core Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
Preferred Career Paths
First priority: Content Writer
Second priority: Human Resources
Third priority: Marketing
Core Competencies
- Adaptability
- Takes Initiative
Academic Awards / Achievements
- Dean's List 2025
Experience
Leadership / Meta-curricular
- Pinktober Event Lead
Internship / Volunteer Work
- Oxford University Press, Professional Development Office Intern (July – August 2025)
Final Year Project
Project Title
Reconciling Faith and Gender: Cultural and Spiritual Coping Mechanisms of Muslim Transgender Individuals in Karachi
Description
This project aimed to understand how Muslim transgender individuals living in Karachi reconcile their Muslim identity with their transgender identity while navigating survival within a hyper-Islamized society. I took up this project in hopes of spreading awareness about the transgender community and shedding light on their daily struggles.