Taskeen Tauhid, New York University

Taskeen Tauhid is a student at New York University pursuing a B.A. in Politics. Her academic interests focus on elections, political institutions, public policy, campaign finance, and civic engagement, with a particular interest in how laws and institutions shape political participation and representation. She has gained experience in civic engagement and public policy through her work with various organizations. At Citizens Union, she researched campaign finance, legislation, ethics, and electoral representation to develop candidate profiles, public voter guides, and support electoral reports. With the League of Women Voters, she supported voter outreach and maternal healthcare initiatives. She also worked on a New York State Assembly race, conducting voter outreach and translating policy positions into accessible messaging. At NYU, Taskeen is involved in student journalism and political writing. She has served as a Staff Writer for the Journal of Political Inquiry, an Editor for The Zeitgeist, and as an Associate Editor for the NYU Undergraduate Law Review, editing and fact-checking legal scholarship. Through these experiences, she has developed a strong interest in making complex political and institutional issues accessible to broader audiences. Outside of these interests, Taskeen enjoys reading historical fiction and street photography.

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