Saman Waheed works in the Learning and Engagement vertical at the Young India Fellowship, Ashoka University, where she designs and manages the Experiential Learning Module, mentorship and other interdisciplinary opportunities to complement academic learning with real-world contexts.
She holds a postgraduate diploma from the Young India Fellowship and a degree in English Literature from Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi. Her academic and research interests lie in education, gender, and equity, particularly in understanding how structural inequalities shape access to learning.
Rooted in her own social position as a Muslim woman, she is deeply inspired by the power of education in reconstructing individual and community-bound mobility. Her most recent work analyses the barriers that Muslim women face in their path to educational mobility in India. She has also volunteered with organisations such as the LedBy Foundation and The Khushtaar Initiative, supporting professional development modules for Indian Muslim women and designing culturally relevant health curricula for Muslim girls in Kerala. Saman is committed to equity and inclusion, particularly in providing practical access and building spaces and mechanisms of belonging.
Outside of work, she enjoys all things pop culture, is always in search of flowers and fun drinks, and has a soft spot for cats.
