Shahana Hanif
Background
Shahana Hanif is an American politician, community organizer, and activist serving as a member of the New York City Council representing District 39 in Brooklyn. Born and raised in Kensington, Brooklyn, to Bangladeshi immigrant parents, she is the first Muslim woman and first Bangladeshi-American elected to the New York City Council. Prior to her election, she worked as a community organizer with the Committee Against Anti-Asian Violence (CAAAV) and served as Director of Organizing and Community Engagement
Address
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Occupation
• New York City Council (District 39)
• New York City Council Progressive Caucus (Co-Chair)
• CAAAV: Organizing Asian Communities (Former Staff)
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About: - Shahana Hanif is an American politician, community organizer, and activist serving as a member of the New York City Council representing District 39 in Brooklyn. Born and raised in Kensington, Brooklyn, to Bangladeshi immigrant parents, she is the first Muslim woman and first Bangladeshi-American elected to the New York City Council. Prior to her election, she worked as a community organizer with the Committee Against Anti-Asian Violence (CAAAV) and served as Director of Organizing and Community Engagement for former Council Member Brad Lander. Her legislative and advocacy work focuses on tenant rights, healthcare access, language justice, civic participation, and social justice initiatives across New York City.