Mariam Nusrat

Mariam Nusrat

Vienna, Virginia, United States
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Unleashing the power of snackable video games for education, marketing & social impact!…

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Experience

  • Breshna.io (by GRID) Graphic

    Breshna.io (by GRID)

    Vienna, Virginia, United States

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    Washington D.C. Metro Area

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    Washington D.C. Metro Area

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    Washington D.C. Metro Area

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    washington dc

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    Country office & HQ

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    washington, dc

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Education

  • The George Washington University

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    Activities and Societies: LUMS Adventure Society

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    Activities and Societies: President of Peer Teaching Society

Volunteer Experience

Publications

Courses

  • Advanced Microeconomics

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  • Corporate Finance

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  • Development Economics

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  • Econometrics

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  • Education Projects in Africa

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  • International Business Finance

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  • Simulations and Games in International Development

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Projects

  • Breshna

    Breshna is a platform that empowers users to create, share and monetize their own purposeful video games with no code & at lightning speed, think Canva for video games!

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  • MoHiM

    Our latest project MoHiM is a game that busts myths around menstrual health and hygiene. The word itself means “an effort” in the Urdu language and spells out MHM, the acronym for Menstrual Hygiene Management. The stigma around “that time of the month” is so severe that women and girls around the world, especially those living in marginalized communities, are unable to access the information that they need to manage their period in a healthy, hygienic and dignified manner.

    MoHiM raises…

    Our latest project MoHiM is a game that busts myths around menstrual health and hygiene. The word itself means “an effort” in the Urdu language and spells out MHM, the acronym for Menstrual Hygiene Management. The stigma around “that time of the month” is so severe that women and girls around the world, especially those living in marginalized communities, are unable to access the information that they need to manage their period in a healthy, hygienic and dignified manner.

    MoHiM raises menstrual health awareness through a fun myth-busting game and brings the dialogue to the forefront; educating and creating champions who are eager to eradicate MHM shame!

    For the women who dare,
    and the men who care,
    MoHiM is here;

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  • StereoWiped

    - Present

    StereoWiped is a social impact game that aims at breaking racial, gender and professional stereotypes. Developed under my social venture, GRID, and recognised at the UN PeaceAPP competition, the game is available for download on the App Store. https://appsto.re/us/Szz95.i

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Honors & Awards

  • Elliott School’s Wilbur J. Carr Prize

    George Washington University - Elliott School

    Awarded to a graduate student in recognition both for academic achievement and contributions to the life of The George Washington University

  • The 2015 Andrew E. Rice Award for Leadership and Innovation by a Young Professional in International Development

    Society of International Development

    The recipient of this award demonstrates leadership and innovation, as well as tremendous promise for advancement in the field of international development.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0jCzUIA68M

  • GWU Knapp Fellowship for Entrepreneurial Service-Learning

    George Washington University - Centre for Civic Engagement and Public Service

    The award is a catalyst for new ideas and a way for students to turn their education into action.

  • Best For-Profit Social Venture Prize

    GW Business Plan Competition

    The GW Business Plan Competition provides GW students, faculty, staff and alumni with a real-world educational experience in developing, testing, and launching their own startup ventures. The Business Plan Competition is one of the largest collegiate business plan competitions in the country.

  • Public Service Grant Award

    GWUpstart

    Public Service grants make it possible for GW students to harness their passions for changing the world through innovative student-led projects.

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