Huda Paracha

Sen. Huda Paracha (BC ‘26) is a rising senior at Barnard College, majoring in religion, with a focus on Islam, and on the pre-medical track. As a first-generation, low-income student from Queens, New York, Huda empathizes and stands with her peers as the student body fights to make their voices heard. She is proud to serve on the University Senate and advocate on behalf of Barnard’s diverse student population, and the wider Columbia University and Harlem community. In addition to serving as University Senator for Barnard College, Huda works to give back to her community, spending her time volunteering at Mount Sinai’s Oncology Center for the American Cancer Society. On the University Senate, Huda co-chairs the Student Affairs Committee, and serves on the Executive and Education committees.