Spotlight
Lamisa R | NY
Lamisa Reza is a Bangladeshi writer and media strategist based in New York. Her work examines how digital platforms, culture, and community storytelling shape modern urban life. Blending research with lived experience, she explores how South Asians negotiate identity, visibility, and representation in global spaces.
As Co-Founder of TINDS, Lamisa focuses on elevating South Asian voices, spotlighting immigrant entrepreneurs, and building narratives that connect culture, innovation, and community impact.
Lamisa R | NY
Lamisa Reza is a Bangladeshi writer and media strategist based in New York. Her work examines how digital platforms, culture, and community storytelling shape modern urban life. Blending research with lived experience, she explores how South Asians negotiate identity, visibility, and representation in global spaces.
As Co-Founder of TINDS, Lamisa focuses on elevating South Asian voices, spotlighting immigrant entrepreneurs, and building narratives that connect culture, innovation, and community impact.
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