Humera Afridi

Deliver writing, research, editing, and executive communications services to a broad range of clients.

• Conceptualized, wrote, and edited the 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 Annual Reports for the Ms. Foundation for Women
• Wrote, edited, and fine-tuned reports and grant proposals for the Rise Together Fund, an initiative of the Proteus Fund, a philanthropic organization committed to building effective social movements
• Wrote feature stories for the Spotlight Newsletter, June 2019, for the Ms. Foundation for Women, featuring the reproductive health and justice work of grantee partner Women with a Vision
• Wrote an essay for Ai-Jen Poo, co-founder and executive director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, explaining the impact of CareForce outside the art world for the Visible Award/Visible Project website, April 2019
• Conceptualized Radiance, a social justice art book featuring inspiring women leaders, for The New York Women's Foundation; contributed opening essay along with 43 grantee interviews
• Researched and produced a comprehensive report for the New York Women’s Foundation on Hurricane Sandy Response and Recovery, focusing on immigrant communities and vulnerable populations

Completing a biography of World War II heroine Noor Inayat Khan.

• Performed in-depth research in various archives, war museums, and private collections throughout France, U.K., Netherlands, Germany, and USA.
• Engaged with WWII survivors, SOE historians, relatives, and children of her colleagues to gather insights.
• Awarded a Robert and Ina Caro Travel/Research Fellowship in 2021.

• Compose literary nonfiction essays and articles for a wide range of publications, including Granta, Guernica, Kenyon Review, Journal of Postcolonial Writing, Literary Hub, and The New York Times.
• Edit and proofread manuscripts for clarity and consistency.
• Utilize social media to promote published works and engage with readers.

The New York Women’s Foundation (NYWF) is a community philanthropy, leveraging human and financial capital to achieve sustained economic security and justice for women and girls.

• Researched, wrote, and edited organization-wide materials, including letters for the CEO and feature stories for the Activist Philanthropist e-zine.
• Authored impact stories for Development and content for social media campaigns.
• Composed letters for year-end fundraising campaign to drive donor engagement.
• Wrote an op-ed on the sex trafficking of minors to highlight critical issues.
• Developed scripts for the Celebrate Women Breakfast, a leading national philanthropic gathering of women.
• Crafted impactful talking points and speeches for the Fall Gala, targeting influential women in New York

Asian American Writers Workshop is a national nonprofit arts organization devoted to building Asian American literary culture

• Authored eight essays and articles on Muslim immigrant communities for OpenCitymag.com.
• Engaged with immigrant neighborhoods, fostering relationships with community organizations and small businesses.
• Conducted interviews in English and Urdu to effectively capture diverse perspectives

• Assisted in conceptualizing and organizing the festival program from inception to completion
• Invited participants, increased engagement in festival programming, and built new partnerships
• Communicated and liaised with American and international writers in regard to festival programming
• Played a leadership role in organizing giant bibliomorphic puppet workshops and the culminating parade on the Highline attended by hundreds of festival attendees
• Coordinated logistics for workshops, panels, and discussions featuring authors and activists.
• Maintained communications with volunteers and participants to ensure smooth operations.
• Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate ideas for new programs and initiatives.

• Designed individualized courses of study in Fiction and Nonfiction for graduate students enrolled in the low-residency MFA program
• Mentored students in the craft of writing a range of fiction and nonfiction stories

• Designed and conducted a Creative Writing workshop for high school seniors preparing for college
• Organized workshops to develop creative writing skills
• Facilitated discussions on various writing styles and techniques based on a diverse reading list
• Supported students in exploring their individual writing voices
• Encouraged peer reviews to foster a collaborative learning environment

• Designed and conducted Intermediate Fiction workshops for upper level undergraduate students
• Facilitated discussions on literature and the craft of writing among a diverse student body
• Provided feedback on student writing, fostering creativity and individual expression.
• Supported students in exploring various writing genres and styles through guided exercises
• Held regular individual tutorial sessions with students to discuss the creative and structural development of their stories

• Designed and conducted Intermediate Fiction workshops for upper level undergraduate students
• Facilitated discussions on literature and the craft of writing among a diverse student body
• Provided feedback on student writing, fostering creativity and individual expression.
• Supported students in exploring various writing genres and styles through guided exercises
• Held regular individual tutorial sessions with students to discuss the creative and structural development of their stories

• Taught creative writing to sixth and eighth grade students in partnership with Teachers and Writers Collaborative and the Graduate Creative Writing Department at New York University

• Taught English as a Second Language and Composition to college students
• Mentored students in academic writing and research techniques.
• Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student populations.
• Evaluated student assignments and provided constructive feedback.