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Hafsa Khalil, Founder and CEO of Zaviah

Founder & CEO

Hafsa Khalil

Visionary leader committed to empowering youth through mentorship and learning.

Introduction

Hafsa Khalil founded Zaviah as a youth-led nonprofit platform focused on creating opportunities for learning, mentorship, awareness, and personal growth. As Founder & CEO, she leads the organisation's overall direction, strategy, outreach, and partnerships.

Areas of expertise

  • Leadership & Team Management
  • Mentorship & Youth Development
  • Public Speaking & Communication
  • Program & Project Coordination
  • Partnerships & Outreach
  • Community Engagement

Achievements & experience

  • Founder & CEO

    Jul 2025 – Present

    Zaviah

    Leads Zaviah's overall direction, strategy, outreach, partnerships, and organizational development.

  • Territory Leader

    Feb 2025 – Present

    THAAM - Aspire Leaders Program

    Leads 12 team members across the Attock and Kohat chapters, and has delivered 2 leadership sessions to 50+ participants.

  • Campus Head at KUST

    Jan 2024 – Present

    Youth Organization Pakistan

    Empowered 100+ students through leadership and SDG initiatives on campus.

  • Speaker & Team Member

    May 2025 – Present

    Young Leaders Connect

    Delivered a session on entrepreneurship and youth leadership to 40+ participants at YLC 1.0.

  • Member

    Sep 2024 – Sep 2025

    Pakistan Youth Parliament

    Contributed to policy discussion and youth advocacy for young people.

Education

BS in Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering

2020 – 2024

Kohat University of Science and Technology (KUST)