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Episode Synopsis
Humza left his home in Multan, Pakistan and arrived in Standish, Maine in 2005, as an 8 year old boy. He attended Gorham High School and then went on to study at the University of Southern Maine. While there, Humza was an active member of the Muslim Student Association. The club successfully advocated for more awareness of, and support for, the growing numbers of Muslims attending USM. In 2018 he received his Bachelor's degree in Finance and Political Science. Presently, Humza Khan is the Talent and Diversity Specialist for Bangor Savings Bank. The bank is preparing for the future workforce of Maine. They prioritize workplace belonging by creating organizational capacity to make every demographic feel welcome there. Bangor Savings Bank additionally participates in programs to welcome veterans, immigrants, and low income youth into the banking industry. Music: "Tu Kareemi Mun Kamina" is a Rumi poem put to song by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
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