Mariya Taher, MSW, MFA (she/her)

Mariya Taher is an award-winning social activist with 15+ years dedicated to ending gender-based violence. In 2015, she co-founded Sahiyo, a leading transnational organization committed to empowering communities to end female genital cutting (FGM/C). Her exceptional leadership was recognized with the 2023 L’Oreal Paris USA Women of Worth award.