NEW DATE! Join Me For Coffee with Hiba Siddiqui

Join Me for Coffee is a long-running series at MASS AWIS that provides a great opportunity for women in science who are seeking career development or simply inspiration. Participants will not only learn about that person’s career but also establish a new professional connection. These events are a great opportunity for participants to practice networking in an intimate setting, a skill that helps open doors to meaningful careers in STEM.

The upcoming ‘Join Me for Coffee’ event will feature Hiba Siddiqui (bio below), CEO of the South Asian Heart Health Initiative (SAAHI). This event will be an opportunity to hear Hiba share her journey with SAHHI and her perspective on the broader intersections of advocacy, science, and entrepreneurship. This session will cover:

1. The mission of SAHHI and its AIM to Prevent program, which addresses the twin epidemics of heart disease and diabetes in people who trace their ancestry to the Indian subcontinent.

2. The intersections of advocacy, science, and entrepreneurship in building meaningful change.

3. Lessons from Hiba’s journey as a researcher, nonprofit leader, and prospective MD-PhD candidate.

Guest Bio

Hiba Siddiqui is the Founder and CEO of the South Asian Heart Health Initiative (SAHHI), dedicated to advancing culturally responsive cardiovascular health education and advocacy. As a South Asian woman, she is passionate about improving heart health in her community and integrates fitness with education to inspire change.

Hiba is a researcher at Harvard Medical School’s Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, where she conducts research in cancer biology. She earned her B.S. in Health Science with high honors and has broad experience in research, community health, and nonprofit leadership.

Beyond academics, Hiba is a national speaker on STEM and professional development, a magazine contributor, and a mentor to first-generation students. She is dedicated to amplifying the voices of underrepresented individuals in medicine and science.

Event Fee: $10 for AWIS members & $15 for non-AWIS members.

"Discount codes available for undergraduates upon request to communications@massawis.org"

Registration Deadline: October 7, 2025, at 3 PM. Preference will be given to early registrants.