06/03/2026
NEBAF's mission is to provide our student ambassadors with a platform to develop their administrative and critical thinking skills and become the next generation of community leaders.
Good job, Raizel.
**Spotlight on
Allyship: Raizel Mashood**
At the Trauma Informed Learning Alliance
(TILA), we believe that **allyship** is about listening, learning, advocating, and taking action to support individuals and communities impacted by trauma, discrimination, and inequity.
This month, we are proud to spotlight
*Raizel Mashood**, a summer intern from*Boston University** who exemplifies the values of **community engagement**,*social justice**, and **trauma-informed
leadership**
Raizel is an American-Bangladeshi undergraduate student majoring in
Health Science with a minor in
**Sociology**. As an aspiring healthcare professional, she is passionate about advancing **health equity**, **mental health awareness**, and **trauma-informed care** that recognizes the unique experiences of individuals affected by race, religion, culture, and identity.
Her commitment to service began by observing her grandmother and mother lead the **New England Bangladeshi American Foundation (NEBAF) **, where she learned the importance of nonprofit leadership, advocacy, and building stronger communities. She further developed her passion for allyship through her work with the **American Muslim Multifaith Women's Empowerment Council (AMMWEC)** and participation in **Students Making Change (SMC)** is a student-led anti-racism initiative focused on equity, inclusion, and positive social change.
Through her internship with TILA, Raizel is expanding her knowledge of **trauma-informed practices**, **community wellness**, **resilience**, and **inclusive leadership** while supporting initiatives that promote healing and belonging for all.
Thank you, Raizel, for demonstrating what allyship looks like in action and for your commitment to creating a more compassionate, equitable, and trauma-informed future.
