Name: Ammarah Usmani

Recipient Year: 2013

Description: Ammarah Usmani studied at Boston University, pursuing a masters degree in communication studies. Before moving to Boston, Ammarah studied at Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas, her hometown, where she completed her B.A. in communications, with emphasis in print journalism. While at Wichita State, Ammarah worked for the college newspaper for the entirety of her undergraduate career and interned at the local newspaper. Ammarah also actively participated in the Muslim Student Association on campus, of which she was the sisters’ wing coordinator for 2 years. She also worked on the Islamic Society of Wichita newsletter, a monthly publication that was sent out to the Muslim community in Wichita. She was an active member of the ISW Board of Communications. Ammarah aims to work for a non-profit organization to serve others and give back to the community.

School Name: Boston University

Major: Communication Studies

Sponsor: ISF