Uzma has nearly two decades of experience working with foundations, nonprofits and businesses in the areas of climate, clean energy, environmental education and underbanked/unbanked households. Her work has centered shifting capital into underserved communities in an ethical, strategic and collaborative manner. Born and raised in Albany Park, she holds a Masters of Public Policy from Northwestern University and a Bachelors of Arts in Philosophy from DePaul University. She enjoys cooking traditional family recipes, scuba diving, and being outdoors with her family.