I am a Liu Scholar and a PhD candidate at the University of British Columbia’s School of Community and Regional Planning. My interdisciplinary research relies on quantitative and qualitative methods approaches to gain planning and policy insights for women’s food and nutrition security, amid high food prices. My research to date has focused primarily on Pakistan, and other lower-middle income Global South countries, particularly those in South Asia. I am now extending my research focus to the Canadian context, especially in relation to the association between food security and mental health.

Khadija’s professional career has included roles in the development and academic sectors. She holds master’s degrees in economics and Regional Planning, and a bachelor’s degree in economics. Khadija lives in Vancouver and in her spare time, she enjoys exploring the city and reading up on fashion.