Raaita Anwar

At Stony Brook, Raaita is actively involved in the Undergraduate Anthropology Society as well as the Commuter Student Association.

Outside of Stony Brook, she gained hands-on experience in research and community work across New York City, working as a research assistant in the anthropology department at New York University. She also serves as an Outreach Director at The River Fund under City Harvest, where she helps coordinate efforts to support food access and community outreach initiatives. In addition, Raaita works as an Events Coordinator with Unity Family Enrichment Center, an NGO affiliated with ACS, where she assists in planning and organizing programs that support families and youth.

Through these experiences, Raaita has developed a strong interest in using anthropology to better understand community needs and social systems, particularly within urban environments like New York City. She hopes to continue building on this foundation by applying her academic learning to meaningful social impact work, strengthening community engagement, and contributing to programs that support underserved populations.