Not a Lone Pioneer

We each have a dream that we must climb mountains to achieve. While some of us have no choice but to travel the journey alone, others are lucky enough to find guidance along the way. Higher education is one of the largest opportunities granted to young Afghans in the United States, and it is a dream for so many others. It may also be the largest investment of time and money that students will make in their lifetime, which warrants precision in planning their college experience. After decades of having a lack of representation in professional fields, today, there are more Afghans who have traversed the rough terrain of higher education. This provides the upcoming generation of Afghans with mentorship that could guide them on their journey to achieve their postgraduate dreams. With each generation's success comes aid and to the following generations, thus, leading to growth and stability in our community of Afghans. Ms. Ellaha Sharifi received her Masters in Business Administration from Cornell University. She now works for Cisco on the intersection between business and technology. Ms. Sharifi joined the Chai Sabz podcast to discuss her endeavor in connecting young Afghans with mentors in their field of interest though the Afghan Pioneers Society. The society aims to connect trailblazers to mentors in their field and focuses on building a network of Afghan professionals. Join us in this intellectually stimulating and motivational conversation! Contact @afghanpioneers on Instagram for more information about becoming a mentor or mentee! Happy Listening!