Leadership and Community Outreach

Social Media Chair

Abeera served as the Social Media Chair for the Network for Women in Science at Scripps Research, where she designed promotional flyers, managed outreach campaigns, and ensured strong visibility for the organization’s events. She photographed activities, maintained the group’s social media platforms, and helped expand support for its mission of promoting women in science and providing a platform for their voices and achievements.

Science Outreach Volunteerr

Abeera volunteered at the Scripps Research Discovery Day at the San Diego Fleet Science Center, an annual community outreach event designed to engage the public in hands-on science. She worked at the vaccine education station, where she guided children and adults through interactive activities to explain how vaccines work and why they are essential for public health. Through direct conversations and demonstrations, Abeera helped make complex immunology concepts accessible and fostered enthusiasm for science among visitors of all ages.

Peer Mentor

Abeera served as a mentor in a global science education initiative that brings together scientists, students, and community members to investigate real-world environmental challenges. She worked closely with high-school students and teachers from the Dominican Republic, Pakistan, and the United States on projects focused on local, regional, and international water-related issues. At the end of the program, Abeera was selected to present this work at the Kent State Water and Land Symposium and at the National Center for Science and Civic Engagement in Washington, DC.

Garfield Scholar

Abeera participated in the Garfield Center for Public Leadership’s student-leadership program, which prepares students for public service by offering interdisciplinary coursework, experiential learning, international travel, and policy-focused seminars. As part of this program, she traveled to London to study the societal and economic ramifications of Brexit and visited Paris to engage in seminars tied to the Paris Climate Accord. Through these trips she developed her understanding of international relations, public policy, and global leadership in action.

President of I.F.

Intercultural Forum (I.F.) is the largest student-run organization at Hiram College, serving as a platform for international and American students to engage in activities that promote diversity and inclusion. Abeera served as secretary and later as president, helping lead the organization’s programs and community-building efforts. She also hosted the annual I.F. Show three times during her undergraduate years, contributing to one of the college’s signature cultural events.

International Peer Assistant

Abeera served as an International Peer Assistant, supporting new international students as they adjusted to life in the United States. In this role, she helped students navigate academic and cultural transitions, assisted with the international transitions course, and contributed to building a welcoming, inclusive community. Through this experience, she strengthened her leadership and mentorship skills while forming meaningful, long-lasting connections with students from around the world.

Genetics Teaching Assistant

Abeera served as a teaching assistant for a Genetics laboratory course, where she prepared reagents, supported day-to-day lab operations, and graded student lab notebooks. This role strengthened her skills in laboratory organization and management while also allowing her to build a meaningful mentorship relationship with a faculty member.

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