Listen "Stern Chats x MENA: A Conversation with MENA’s Current & Future Leadership"
Episode Synopsis
Rita Bachkhanji and Omar Fahmy join host Mridula Rajagopal to discuss Stern’s MENA (Middle East and North Africa) club. Rita, a co-founder, shares what inspired her to establish MENA in 2024 as both a professional and cultural hub for students of MENA backgrounds and an educational space for allies. Omar, the incoming co-president for 2025-26, outlines the club’s future vision, key programs, and ways for members and allies to get involved. They also discuss MENA’s collaboration with other clubs on campus to foster cross-cultural connections, engagement, and education.
Host: Mridula Rajagopal
Produced by: Mridula Rajagopal
Edited by: Gauri Misra
Music by: Jesse Han
Host: Mridula Rajagopal
Produced by: Mridula Rajagopal
Edited by: Gauri Misra
Music by: Jesse Han
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