Haniyah P.

Haniyah P. is a skilled communication professional with extensive experience in writing, editing, and social media management. Currently serving as a Staff Writer at theGrio since October 2022 and a Next Gem Femme Mentee at Femme It Forward since January 2022, Haniyah has also contributed to Microsoft as an NABJ Editorial Fellow, where responsibilities included reporting and writing on impactful community stories. Previous roles include editorial internships at Forbes, where Haniyah covered leadership topics and curated newsletters, as well as serving as Editor in Chief at Femme Noire Magazine. Haniyah's academic background includes a Master of Science in Strategic Communications from Columbia University and dual bachelor's degrees in Magazine, News & Digital Journalism and Political Science from Syracuse University.