Safiyah Khan
Associate Account Executive
AKA “Kind Khan“
As a liaison between our partner institutions and our internal teams, Safiyah ensures that each school’s needs are met. Beyond her education at the NYU Stern School of Business, she has experience as the marketing director of a small art and fashion company, and as the community engagement coordinator in higher education for MLK Jr. Scholars, which sharpened her skills in social media and project management. When she needs a little downtime after work, Safiyah’s go-to comfort shows to binge include Friends and Criminal Minds.
What do you love most about working in higher education and why?
Working in higher education allows me to play a key role in one of the most transformative times in people’s lives. I still remember what a big influence university marketing had in deciding which university I wanted to attend. Being a part of this stepping stone for others is truly rewarding.
How did you choose your profession/why?
I decided to pursue marketing because the technological revolution of the 21st century plays such a big role in our everyday lives in how we get our information. Marketing allows me to combine these tools with my analytical and out-of-the-box thinking to create something beneficial for clients.
What is your favorite quote? Why?
“Love the life you live. Live the life you love.” It’s a quote from Bob Marley, which emphasizes the importance of merging passion and profession to lead a life of purpose.
When you aren’t busy being a Sparkler, what is something that you like to do and why?
I love to cook for the people I love! I also enjoy traveling anywhere that I can spend hours at the beach, because it’s so exciting to connect with the beauty of nature and disconnect from technology.
