Safiya brings 15 years of experience in global development, social impact, and strategic advocacy and communications to her work. Throughout her career, she has helped mission-driven organizations turn research and data into actionable strategies, strong partnerships, and compelling narratives and events. Safiya is known for aligning stakeholders across sectors, managing nuance, and delivering high-impact results. Previously, as a communications director at Dalberg, she led a wide-ranging portfolio across public health, climate, human rights, and economic development.

Earlier in her career, Safiya held roles at Catchafire and Arabella Advisors, supporting philanthropic initiatives backed by the Gates, Ford, and Open Society Foundations. She also served in the U.S. Peace Corps in Paraguay, leading economic development initiatives. Finally, she supported consumer marketing and communications for companies such as Lacoste, KIND Snacks and Gilt Groupe. She holds a B.A. in Government and International Relations and a Certificate in Marketing from Cornell University.