Fazeela Siddiqui

Fazeela Siddiqui is an accomplished individual with over 19 years of experience in law, policy, organizing, education, and social justice, focusing on equity and public sphere improvement.

She is an adjunct assistant professor at Manhattan College, specializing in critical race and gender studies and leveraging her academic and professional background.

Fazeela is the founding editor of Pyaar To The People, a digital platform amplifying the voices of queer Muslims and abolition feminists through storytelling and narrative strategies to foster equity and inclusion.

Having served as a deputy general counsel and public defender, she offered legal guidance to non-profit organizations and indigent clients, emphasizing critical race and gender pedagogies, civil rights, and community organizing.

Her educational journey includes a Juris Doctorate in Civil Rights and Critical Race and Gender Studies from Northeastern University School of Law and Master's in Social Work focusing on Social Policy, Evaluation, and Community Organizing from the University of Michigan School of Social Work.

She brings a wealth of experience having held various roles such as Principal Consultant at Praxis To The People, LLC, Program Director at WISE Muslim Women, and Section 8 and Employment Discrimination Investigator at the New York City Commission on Human Rights.

Fazeela's former positions include roles at reputable organizations like Settlement Housing Fund, Inc., The Legal Aid Society, and the Vera Institute of Justice, where she contributed to housing, disaster relief, women's rights, and social justice initiatives.

Her expertise encompasses community organizing, reproductive justice, cultural work, and equity strategies, driven by a vision of a society where all individuals can thrive and find belonging.

With a background in organizational behavior, Spanish, and women's studies, Fazeela Siddiqui has a diverse skill set that she has applied across her roles in academia, law, and advocacy.