Fahmina is a 29 year old Muslim First Generation American woman born in New York and raised in Vermont. Her family and ancestors come from an Indian subcontinent, more particularly Bangladesh, a small and densely populated country situated between India and Myanmar (Burma).
Fahmina left Vermont in the pursuit of more opportunities for people of color after graduating high school. She moved to Lowell, MA where she found a more diverse community where she has contributed to for the last 10 years. She is an activist who worked for several non profits in the Lowell/Boston area including the International Institute of New England and The Center for Hope and Healing. Working for these non profits/activist groups, solidified her interests in the work that she does on a daily basis. She is especially passionate about amplifying voices in her community that have experienced gender based violence, BIPOC, immigrants, refugees, and LGBTQ+. Fahmina is currently the cultural outreach advocate for Nashua Bridges: Domestic and Sexual Violence Support, she is one of only 2 in the state of NH, where she connects with underserved communities as well as does anti-racism and anti-oppression work.