Our Team

The Let Her Learn team is dedicated to supporting Afghan girls and young women through education, mentorship, and opportunity. Together, we work to help them learn, grow, and build brighter futures.

Nazanin Anwary
Founder

Nazanin Anwary is the founder of Let Her Learn, an initiative dedicated to expanding educational opportunities for Afghan girls and young women. She earned her bachelor's degree in Business Administration from SUNY Oswego and will begin graduate studies at Columbia University in Fall 2026. Through Let Her Learn, she works to increase access to education, mentorship, and opportunities for students facing barriers to learning.

Mastura Kaihani
Volunteer Educator & Mentor

Mastura Kaihani is a pre-med Health Sciences student at the University of New Haven. She is passionate about education, mentorship, and community service. Through Let Her Learn, she supports Afghan girls by teaching English, providing mentorship, and promoting mental health and wellbeing to help students achieve their academic and personal goals.

Amirah Riddick
Volunteer Educator & Mentor

Amirah Riddick is an undergraduate Psychology student at SUNY Oswego with aspirations of becoming a neuropsychologist. She is passionate about education, research, and advocacy, with over five years of experience tutoring students from kindergarten through college level. Through Let Her Learn, she supports students in English language learning, STEM education, digital literacy, college and career preparation, leadership development, and mental health and wellbeing. She is committed to creating a supportive learning environment where girls can grow with confidence and pursue their educational goals.

Mohammad Afzal Urguni
Volunteer Educator & Mentor

Mohammad Afzal Urguni is a business development and strategic marketing professional with experience across financial services, banking, advisory, and donor-funded sectors. His expertise includes business development, strategic planning, digital marketing, partnership development, client relationship management, and AI tools. As a volunteer teacher and mentor at Let Her Learn, he supports students through mentorship, digital literacy, leadership development, arts and creative activities, and mental health and well-being. He is passionate about empowering young people through education, knowledge sharing, and professional growth.

Zahra Joya
Volunteer Coordinator

Zahra Joya is an Afghan youth advocate passionate about education, leadership, and creating opportunities for girls and young people. With experience in teaching, educational publishing, and volunteer coordination, she supports Let Her Learn by managing volunteer communications and helping coordinate team activities. She is committed to empowering others through education, service, and collaboration.

Lifting Oseiwel
Volunteer – Mentorship & Leadership

Lifting Oseiwel is a nutrition professional, content writer, and published author with a passion for education, communication, and youth empowerment. She holds a BSc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from Ambrose Alli University, Nigeria. As a volunteer mentor with Let Her Learn, she supports students through mentorship and leadership development, helping young women build confidence, develop skills, and achieve their goals.

Shujoat Shah Nasimi
Volunteer Educator

Shujoat Shah Nasimi is a newly admitted student at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Aga Khan University, where he plans to pursue Social Development Studies. With more than two years of experience in education, youth empowerment, and capacity building, he is passionate about helping young people reach their full potential. As a volunteer educator with Let Her Learn, he supports students in English language and Mathematics/STEM, helping them develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed for academic success.

Zarlasht Samadi
Volunteer Educator

Zarlasht Samadi is passionate about education and helping young learners reach their full potential. As a volunteer educator with Let Her Learn, she supports students in developing their English language skills, building confidence, and achieving their academic goals through a supportive and engaging learning environment.

Nosheen Hasan
Volunteer Educator

Nosheen Hasan is a mathematics educator and researcher with over a decade of teaching experience across primary, secondary, and O-Level (CAIE) mathematics. She holds a Master's degree in Educational Leadership and Management and has a background in Mathematics and Statistics. As a volunteer educator with Let Her Learn, she supports students in developing strong mathematical foundations, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through engaging and supportive instruction.

Zarmina Achakzai
Volunteer Mentor

Zarmina Achakzai is passionate about supporting girls' education and empowering students to achieve their academic and personal goals. With experience in teaching and mentoring, she supports students through college and career preparation, mentorship, and leadership development, helping them build the skills and confidence needed for future success.