Sahar Raza

Background

About Sahar Raza

As a strategic leader in policy, communications, and human rights, I translate visionary ideas into tangible results. Over the past decade, I’ve championed evidence-based, equity-focused policy solutions that advance the rights to food, housing, and an adequate standard of living at local, national, and international levels. This work has included initiatives on poverty reduction, tenant rights, homelessness, AI ethics, smart city governance, racial and gender equity, and disability rights, among others. Bridging big-picture thinking with hands-on execution, I mobilize research, build coalitions, lead public campaigns, and engage decision-makers across sectors. Grounded in the belief that everyone deserves to live with dignity, my insights have been featured in news media, podcasts, books, journals, and blogs, and presented at conferences, webinars, and other public forums. Core competencies- Policy development and advocacy - Government relations and public affairs - Strategic communications and media engagement - Research, data analysis, and knowledge translation - Coalition-building and multi-stakeholder engagement - Equity, inclusion, and human rights-based frameworks (including GBA+ analysis)- Public campaigns and community engagement - Content strategy and media production - Organizational leadership and project management - Fundraising and resource development Pronouns: she/her