Kausar Mohammed

Here for the liberation & the laughs. Actor, Writer, & DEI Professional.

Kausar Mohammed is a multi-talented individual who co-founded SHIFT, a women of color-led collective offering racial and gender equity consulting services.1 2 As a co-founder, facilitator, and lecturer at SHIFT, Kausar focuses on creating more visibility for communities of color and historically marginalized groups.1 2

Professional Background

Kausar is an equity facilitator, actress, and comedian.3 Her work spans various fields:

Consulting: Through SHIFT, she provides education and consulting on justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion (JDEI) as well as sexual harassment prevention.1 2
Entertainment: Kausar is involved in producing and acting in TV, film, and live comedy projects.1 4
Activism: She has been recognized by NBC, Huffington Post, and Al-Jazeera for her comedy and activism work.1 2

Personal Identity

Kausar identifies as:

Queer
Muslim
Pakistani4 7

She describes herself as a Hufflepuff/Slytherin hybrid, showcasing her playful side.1

Education and Background

Kausar is an alumna of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), having graduated in 2014.5 7

SHIFT

SHIFT was co-founded by Kausar Mohammed, Natalie Bui, and Veline Mojarro in 2017 during the height of the #metoo movement.6 The organization aims to:

Create spaces for honest dialogue and community accountability
Center and elevate work from BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and disabled communities
Provide tools for institutional, sustainable, and transformative change
Engage in radical re-imagining of inclusive and equitable communities1 2

Through SHIFT, Kausar facilitates discussions on race, gender, and other social justice issues, combining her expertise in equity work with her background in entertainment and activism.1 2