Afia is a fourth-year undergraduate student at the University of Alberta where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Biology. With a history of working with young children, she has developed an increased understanding of child development and behaviour.

Additionally, she is determined to bring more mental health awareness to the South Asian community in hopes of breaking generational trauma and creating a healthier space for future generations. Her passion for mental health makes her a long time advocate where she actively engages in spaces and conversations to dismantle harmful stigmas.