Nadia Naviwala serves as the Executive Assistant to Rabata’s Dean of Academic Affairs. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Born in New York, raised in Houston and Atlanta, Nadia now calls Chicago home. Since 2019, Nadia has been pursuing Islamic studies at the Ribaat Academic Institute under the guidance of Anse Dr. Tamara Gray. She comes on as staff after years of dedicated Rabateering as a Ribaat admin and more.
Beyond her studies and work, Nadia enjoys being involved in her community. She volunteers with Girl Scouts, supports elementary school PTA events, and helps organize local Rabata chapter activities. At home, she loves drawing and doing puzzles with her two daughters, exploring the outdoors, and experimenting with new recipes from around the world. Her hidden talents include lightning-fast typing and expert-level note organization!