Riya Rahman
About Riya Rahman
Riya Rahman serves as the Associate for Youth Engagement and Grassroots Advocacy at Share Our Strength | No Kid Hungry, where she has worked since 2018. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Baylor University and has a strong focus on food-security issues.
Work at Share Our Strength
Riya Rahman has been an integral part of Share Our Strength | No Kid Hungry since 2014. She currently serves as the Associate for Youth Engagement and Grassroots Advocacy, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she focuses on food-security issues and engages youth in advocacy efforts. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Youth Ambassador for eight months and later as the Coordinator for Youth Engagement from 2016 to 2018. Her experience at Share Our Strength has allowed her to develop and implement initiatives aimed at empowering young people in the fight against hunger.
Education and Expertise
Riya Rahman graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government. Her education at Baylor, known for its strong community and social services programs, provided her with a solid foundation in advocacy and community outreach. This academic background supports her current work in grassroots advocacy, where she applies her knowledge of political systems and community engagement strategies to address food-security issues.
Background
Riya Rahman has a background in youth engagement and advocacy, with a focus on food security. She began her career at Share Our Strength | No Kid Hungry as a Youth Ambassador, where she gained initial experience in outreach and advocacy. Her progression to Coordinator of Youth Engagement and then to her current role as Associate reflects her commitment to addressing hunger and empowering youth. She has worked in Washington, District of Columbia, throughout her tenure at Share Our Strength.
Achievements
Throughout her career at Share Our Strength | No Kid Hungry, Riya Rahman has contributed to various initiatives aimed at enhancing youth engagement in the fight against hunger. Her roles have included significant responsibilities in advocacy and community outreach, which are essential for grassroots efforts. Her work has helped to raise awareness and mobilize young people to take action on food-security issues.