Sumaiya Imad is an undergraduate student at Michigan State University studying Economics with a focus on public policy, human rights, and community-engaged research. She is a member of the Social Science Scholars Program and the Women’s Leadership Institute, where she further develops her leadership and research interests. Her work centers on housing justice and survivor-led reintegration post human trafficking, combining data-driven analysis with direct community engagement. Sumaiya has contributed to initiatives such as developing an AI-powered housing rights chatbot in collaboration with the MSU College of Law Housing Justice Clinic and supporting eviction prevention efforts through her work with the Tenants Resource Center. She is also the founder of Sincerely, Her, a nonprofit in Bangladesh that supports women who have experienced trafficking through vocational training, mental health programming, and seed funding for sustainable businesses. Through her research and advocacy, Sumaiya focuses on co-produced, survivor-centered models that inform more equitable and effective policy solutions. She hopes to pursue a career in public interest law and policymaking, advancing systemic change through community-centered approaches.