Layla
Saliba
Graduate student at Columbia University, writer, and community organizer.
ABOUT LAYLALayla Saliba (she/her) is a Palestinian American graduate student at Columbia University. Born and raised in North Carolina, she is currently studying social work with a concentration in policy practice. She is passionate about disability justice and wants to make healthcare more accessible and affordable for everyone. She truly believes that a better world is possible for everyone and that is what guides her advocacy work. In her free time, you can find her feeding the NYC pigeons, reading, and spending time with friends.
PHILOSOPHYLayla leads through personal experience, faith, and strong community ties. She grew up in a Christian home and her faith as a Palestinian Christian continues to guide her. She truly believes that a better world is possible and that is what guides her advocacy work. Her experiences with endometriosis in college led her to social work. Having a disability or chronic illness in the United States is incredibly expensive and often isolating. Layla believes that everyone should have the opportunity to not just survive but to thrive and reach their full potential.