Fatima H.

Focus & Motivated [4/4 CPA Exam + pursuing MS in Information Systems + ArtLover]

New York, New York, United States

About

Work in progress... In a nutshell my interests include: IT - Cybersecurity Data Analysis Finance/Accounting/CPA DE&I in different industries About my current role: I am part of an elite team at The City University of New York (CUNY) - a 175-year-old university system with 25 campuses. We assist the greatest diverse population of students in the state and the country in achieving their dreams of educational attainment and financial freedom. It is a rewarding job and an absolute privilege to positively impact the lives of thousands of students (250k+) and future change-makers. Favorite Quotes: "While the practice of leadership is gender neutral, the perception of women as LEADERS and potential leaders is NOT." - Susan Colantuono "If a man empties his purse into his head, no man can take it away from him. An 𝐒𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐰π₯𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 always pays the best interest." - Benjamin Franklin "The only responsibility that we have on this earth is to be good ancestors" and therefore sometimes we must plant seeds in a field we will never harvest... - Carol Bartz "No life is well-rounded without the subtle inspiration of beauty." - Beatrix Ferrand "You can't use up CREATIVITY. The more you use, the more you have." - Maya Angelou

Experience

  • Academic Personnel and Operations Specialist at Lehman College
    Dec 2024 - Present Β· 1 yr 8 mos

  • The City University of New York (8 yrs 2 mos)
    • Executive Committee Member, CUNY Women's Leadership Initiative (Founding Member)
      Sep 2019 - Present Β· 6 yrs 11 mos

      *The CUNY's Career Compass for Women Leaders Conference (CUNYCCWL) made its debut in 2019, marking a significant milestone as the university's first-ever initiative dedicated to supporting women (staff and faculty) in their professional journeys. Notably, as of fall 2022, 22,318 (or 55%) of our faculty and staff are women, underlining our commitment to gender diversity. In 2023, I collaborated with two fellow founding members on crafting the inaugural Sponsorship Proposal, elevating the initiative to unprecedented heights. Moreover, the conference evolved into the CUNY Women’s Leadership Initiative, now inclusive of not just female faculty and staff, but also students. Moving forward, our focus remains on continuous improvement and expansion; from advancing the number of women in executive leadership roles to implementing robust mentorship initiatives and succession planning.

    • Executive Coordinator, Chancellor's Chief of Staff & Ass. Vice Chancellor for the Exe. Off.
      Jan 2020 - Dec 2024 Β· 5 yrs

    • Assist the Interim Vice Chancellor for University Advancement
      Jun 2018 - Jan 2021 Β· 2 yrs 8 mos

      Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor for Corporate, Foundation and Major Gift Development: Part-time - from Jun 2018 - Aug 2019 Intern from Sept. 2016 - June 2018

  • The City University of New York (Arts Department) (5 yrs 2 mos)
    • Senior Consultant - Cultural Partnerships, Strategy & Innovation
      Mar 2025 - Present Β· 1 yr 5 mos

    • Managing Director of Strategic Partnerships and Cultural Awareness
      Oct 2022 - Apr 2025 Β· 2 yrs 7 mos

    • Strategic Partnerships and Cultural Awareness Coordinator
      Jun 2021 - Oct 2022 Β· 1 yr 5 mos

      I transitioned to a new role in the C-Suite in 2020, fortunately, I was able to negotiate my contribution and leadership role in the CUNYArts department. Recently, I contributed in the launch of the new CUNY Arts website, collaborated with our Central Office Communication and Marketing dept. to launch an university-wide cultural awareness campaign, and rekindled our relationship with our cultural partners. They include the MoMA, el Museo, the Frick Collection, the Shed, TDF (Theater Development Fund), and many others. Our projects vary; however, our main goal is to expose students to the arts and help them feel welcome in those spaces. Also, we aim at opening the doors for students interested in a career in the art sector through paid internships.

  • Board Member at CUNY Cultural Corps
    Sep 2020 - Present Β· 5 yrs 11 mos

    The advisory board creates opportunities for the City’s stakeholders in arts and culture to participate in program development. This board advises CUNY program staff as they design and implement the CUNY Cultural Corps. The board also helps to identify the most pressing needs in the cultural sector that The City University of New York can help to address over time. https://www1.cuny.edu/sites/culturalcorps/

  • Adjunct Lecturer at Baruch College
    Jan 2023 - Present Β· 3 yrs 7 mos

    Spring 2023: Taught entry-level Principles of Accounting, ACC 2101 (4 recitation sessions with 30+ students each). Not teaching during fall 2023 and spring 2024 due to scheduling conflicts. Fall 2024: Teaching entry-level Principles of Accounting, ACC 2101 (3 recitation sessions with 40+ students each). ● Taught Entry-level Accounting and received excellent reviews. ● Organized guest speaker events with industry professionals. ● Developed engaging lessons incorporating current news events to demonstrate the practical application of theoretical concepts.