
Gender
Female
Ethnicity
Black/African, Middle Eastern
Religion
Muslim
Hobbies and interests
Arabic
Reading
Advocacy And Activism
Calligraphy
Baking
Exercise And Fitness
Henna
Yoga
Spending Time With Friends and Family
Running
Reading
Adult Fiction
Novels
Realistic Fiction
Young Adult
Historical
Religion
I read books daily
Dania Elsheikh
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Dania Elsheikh
2,355
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Nominee1x
FinalistBio
My name is Dania Elsheikh and I am a 2023 New York University graduate and current Quantitative Analyst. I'm currently working toward paying off my student loans, with the goal of pursuing a master's in Public Administration or Social Work. My passion lies in community organizing and program management. After working as a developer for two years, I realized my true enthusiasm lies in social work. Since the war broke out in my home country of Sudan, I’ve spent much of my time outside of work organizing and hosting fundraising events for relief efforts. My hope is to one day work in a religious or community center, creating spaces that support both global humanitarian causes and the local community.
Much of my extended family has been displaced—either internally within Sudan or across Africa and the Middle East. As one of the only family members in the U.S., my older sister and I have taken on the responsibility of financially supporting them, as they have lost their homes and jobs. Though it’s a sacrifice, I feel grateful to use my position and privileges in the US to provide that support. Receiving scholarships would ease the burden of my student loans, allowing me to invest more in my education and contribute more meaningfully to my family’s well-being and future.
In my free time, I enjoy reading, leading my book club, baking, practicing Arabic, and training for 5Ks.
Education
New York University
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Data Science
Minors:
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Public Administration
- Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Community Organization and Advocacy
Career
Dream career field:
Non-Profit Organization Management
Dream career goals:
Program Manager
Film Chair
NYU Program Board2020 – 20233 yearsQuantitative Analyst
Bank of America2023 – Present2 yearsSummer Analyst
Bank Of America2022 – Present3 yearsSummer Analyst
Girls Who Invest2021 – 2021
Arts
Marching Band
Music2016 – 2019
Public services
Advocacy
Awlad Al Neel — Events Planner2024 – PresentVolunteering
National Music Honors Society2017 – 2018