Ahlay Hussain is a Healthcare Management & Policy major with a Science, Technology, and International Affairs minor. Based in New York City, she is passionate about the intersection of finance, policy, and healthcare. On campus, Hussain serves as the Director of Fundraising for Project RISHI, where she leads cross-border partnerships with NGOs and organizes sustainable health initiatives in rural India. She focuses on securing funding for public health projects, particularly those addressing menstrual and nutritional wellness. She has worked on policy-driven initiatives to improve access to reproductive health resources, developed sustainable funding strategies, and promoted medical literacy efforts. Additionally, she serves on the board of Hoyas for Human Rights, exploring the intersections of migration, displacement, and global finance. Her engagement with healthcare financial structures has strengthened her belief in the power of economic policy to drive sustainable, equitable change. Hussain is also a part of the School of Health’s peer advising program that helps incoming students with the college transition process, teaching her the importance of mentoring. She is eager to participate in the FinPolicy Trek to explore further how financial markets influence healthcare systems and to engage with industry leaders shaping policy-driven finance. Outside of academics, Hussain enjoys photography, exploring new cafes, and all things theater.