Samar Khan is a trailblazing South Asian Pakistani-American, civil servant, and fierce advocate for equity, education, and women’s empowerment! 

From Philadelphia to global stages, Samar’s work bridges communities and cultures. With over a decade in banking, higher education, and strategy, she now leads initiatives at @LewisKatzSOM while pursuing a Ph.D. in Health Policy to advance equity and women’s rights.  

Her story includes:

• MBA + Financial Management expertise
• Leadership roles @WorldAffairsPHL + @LeadershipPhilly
• Advocacy for gender equity in cancer research as a @AmericanCancer ResearcHERS Ambassador
• A lifelong mission to build systems for upward mobility and economic growth  

Tune in to hear how Samar’s cross-cultural journey, academic rigor, and community-driven vision are shaping a more equitable future—in Philly and beyond! 
  

Listen now: Humanitarian Heartbeat Podcast Ep. 56 (https://linktr.ee/HumanitarianHeartbeatPodcast)
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