Scholar Profile

Farwa Batool

Finance

Biography

Farwa is a Pakistani- Hazara who thrives in creating meaningful connections and building vibrant communities. Academically, Farwa is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with a minor in Economics, as well as a Coterminal Master in Mathematics, both at Stanford University as a Quest Bridge Match. Alongside her passion for community building and data analysis, Farwa envisions a future in the dynamic world of finance or consulting, driven by her desire to apply her analytical and problem-solving skills to make strategic and impactful decisions in the business realm. As the New Communities Coordinator at The Markaz since July 2023, Farwa has been instrumental in welcoming new students at NSO, Admit Weekend, and various frosh community events. Her adept event planning and resource allocation skills have ensured the smooth execution of welcoming events, fostering a warm and inclusive environment for incoming students. Farwa's Afternoon Chai sessions provide engaging and interactive activities that promote socialization and community building. Before her current role, Farwa served as an Internal Operations Member at the Stanford Undergraduate Research Association, starting from September 2022. She demonstrated excellent organizational abilities, maintaining well-organized electronic files for the Stanford Research Conference and facilitating mentor-mentee matches for research projects. Farwa's passion for making a positive impact led her to work as an intern at the Hazara Resource Center from August 2018 to September 2022. Here, she analyzed and tackled problems faced by Hazaras in Afghanistan and Pakistan, collaborating with teams to develop effective solutions. She also led the Sewing Machine Project, empowering widowed women in Pakistan. Additionally, Farwa interacted with donors and local NGOs, effectively communicating information through phone and email. In her previous role as Finance Manager at TurnUp Activism from June 2020 to February 2022, Farwa played a pivotal role in supporting operations management, sales, and marketing efforts. She streamlined financial processes, executed vendor setups and payments, and handled bank account administration and reconciliations. Farwa's analytical skills and love for data brought her to the South Asian Council for Social Services as a Data Analyst Intern from June 2019 to June 2021. Here, she meticulously cleaned and validated existing spreadsheets during the 2020 Census, ensuring accurate data analysis and entry. Farwa adeptly used professional statistical techniques and maintained large databases to collect and analyze data from clients. Farwa is a Quest Bridge National College Match Scholar, Quest Bridge College Prep Scholar, and a Coca-Cola Finalist. Farwa fluently speaks four languages: Urdu, Dari, Hindi, and English, and she is proficient in Spanish. Farwa's diverse experiences demonstrate her dedication to creating positive change in her community and beyond.

High school:  Townsend Harris High School at Queens College

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