"After Jerin's help, I was able to create a strong resume, felt more confident ... and landed myself an internship."
Isatou Bittaye
Communications Manager, The Girls' Agenda.
New York, NY
Testimonial: Women Driving Change at Crystal Springs Uplands School
“We are so thankful to have had Jerin as our keynote speaker. … She left the audience inspired and with ideas on how they could drive change in their own communities, no matter their background or experience. … Jerin has empowered us with her story, and our conference would have been incomplete without her impactful voice."
Sarina Deb , Kaili Liang and Ayato Shigihara
Co-Leaders, Women Driving Change at Crystal Springs Uplands School
Hillsborough, CA
Testimonial: Zachary Turk
"I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to meet with Jerin, learn through her, and become a friend. The work she does always leaves me inspired after we talk."
Zachary Turk
Learning Officer, Open Society Foundations.
New York, NY
Testimonial: Rachel Piazza
“Jerin Arifa … has continued to impress and inspire me. … Whether through political organizing, speaking to diverse audiences, using her professional marketing skills or mentoring and connecting with individual women and girls, her passion and grace is evident. As a Muslim woman of color, she tirelessly works to improve the feminist movement … - even in the face of racism and Islamophobia. … I have seen firsthand Jerin’s dedication to empowering young people to take the reigns. I feel lucky to know Jerin, and believe the world is a much better place because she’s in it.”
Rachel Piazza
TEDx Speaker, Adjunct Instructor and Founder, Feminist Self-Defense.
Brooklyn, NY
Testimonial: Dr. Alan Gross
"I have seen Jerin's organizing capabilities first-hand. She single-handedly created the first totally on-line chapter for the National Organization for Women (NOW)."
Dr. Alan Gross
Statistician and Economic Analyst.
Somerset, NJ
Testimonial: Ashika Kumar
"Jerin Arifa has made me confident and has empowered me to own my space. She guided me on how to become a activist from ground up. ... I am beyond grateful to have Jerin in my life because without her, I wouldn’t have the self-confidence that I have today. She has been my mentor and has exceptional skills to end gender discrimination and sexual harassment. ... with grace, passion, and strength."
Ashika Kumar
Former Founder and President, Michigan Skyline High School NOW Club.
Ann Arbor, MI