As a cultural worker, Khaliah sees herself as a bridge between changemakers across all sectors: government, non-profit, private, and beyond. Driven by her vision for a more accountable and sustainable future, she is passionate about a United States that values the earth and is led by those who are most connected to the issues at hand. Khaliah plans to start making an impact in her hometown of St. Louis, Missouri—a city deeply shaped by the legacy of the Ferguson Uprising—by engaging with the youth and harnessing the power of hope, education, community-building, and grassroots initiatives. Khaliah has served the last two years as a full-time volunteer with an affordable housing organization, assisting with staff development opportunities centering race equity in the forms of training, workshops, coaching, and a cultural library.
