Raised in the small town of Selayang, to the halls of Columbia University marks more than a personal achievement for Azida. As the first in her family to complete high school, she reflects on the structural inequities that shaped her path, questioning the fairness of systems like meritocracy that often overlook the lived realities of marginalized communities. She is driven by the belief that access to educational resources and opportunities should be a right afforded to all.
WORK EXPERIENCE
2024 - Present
Admissions Intern - Columbia University
Engaged with prospective students to support applications using the Slate CRM.
2024 - Present
Research Assistant - MD-ICCCR
Employed coding software to systematically categorize data, identifying key patterns based on the Inquiry-Advocacy paradigm.
2022 - 2023
Research Intern - New Naratif
Conducted a comprehensive literature review on a range of topics concerning the Southeast Asia Jan 2023 – Mar 2023 region, including child marriage, media freedom, and democratic participation.
2022 - 2023
Programme Intern - Tunku Abdul Rahman Foundation
Aided the programme team to plan, develop, implement, and administer the scholarship and mentorship programmes.
2022
Employer Branding Intern - Digi
Spearheaded the employer branding initiative by crafting compelling narratives that communicated Digi’s value proposition.
2018 - 2019
Customer Service Professional - Unifi Mobile
Managed customer inquiries regarding Unifi Mobile services, plans, billing, and coverage, ensuring timely and accurate responses via live chat.
