 I would consider myself an honest, authentic, sincere, and resourceful. I enjoy learning and exploring. I think I am thoughtful and perceptive in most things, but can also be very passionate about some things. I’m a good listener, I'm funny, and I think I am approachable. I enjoy being sociable, but also enjoy some quiet time.

I am the oldest of 3 siblings. My father is a retired Pharmacist and my mother teaches at elementary school. My parents were born in Pakistan, I was born in upstate New York. I have since moved to Washington, DC where I currently work for a trade association.

I am a Meyer-Briggs ESFJ.

Education: I have a Masters in Public Health. I chose to study public health, because I am a bleeding heart and I want to help improve people's lives. Specifically I studied public health policy which combines my interest in helping others with my interests in facts and logic.

Values: Some things that are important to me, Family values--I have a very close, very large Pakistani family that includes not just my immediate family but all my aunts, uncles, and cousins. I see myself as having both a family and a career. I really love working, and wouldn’t want that option taken away from me. Islam is important to me, I strive to pray 5 times a day and I keep all my fasts. I also enjoy working in the Muslim community, I am currently involved with the Masjid leadership in Northern Virginia. I also value loyalty, respect, and communication.

Goals: Some goals of mine are  having both a family and a career. I want to live my life and make an impact wherever I go. I also want to travel more.

For a potential partner: I am looking for someone who prays and fasts, you don’t have to be praying 5x a day. Someone who doesn’t drink or smoke. Someone respectful who is okay with me having a career, and who can support me in my goal of having a family and career. Someone with a 4-year college degree, would like someone with a graduate degree but that is okay. My family would prefer I married someone who is south asian, however I think I am open to meeting people of other backgrounds. I would also prefer someone taller than me.

Other qualities I think I are important are: warm and positive, a good listener, a sense of humor, being generous, and mindfulness.