He grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in a family of Iraqi-Kurdish immigrants. He stayed in his hometown for college, graduating from Colorado College in 2025 with a double major in Computer Science and History. His vision for community change centers on giving back to both his local Colorado Springs community and the Kurdish community.
For the local community, he has been involved with Educating Children of Color (ECOC) for three years and currently serves on its Board of Directors, managing the SAT tutoring program. As the son of immigrants, he understands the challenges of information gaps and is committed to creating opportunities for students who lack access to guidance and resources. For the Kurdish community, he is working to publish his undergraduate thesis, which analyzes previously unexamined historical documents with support from Greenhouse.
Leadership Experience
- Board Member, Educating Children of Color, managing SAT tutoring program
- Researcher, undergraduate thesis on Kurdish history
- Advocate for community education and opportunity
