ABOUT ME

Born and raised in North Carolina, Layla is a proud NC State alum (Go Pack!). Her college experiences with chronic illness led her to social work where she is focused on disability justice and healthcare policy. As a graduate student at Columbia University, Layla has been an advocate for meaningful social change. She serves as the policy and advocacy chair for Payments for Placements, a student led collective fighting for social work students to be paid for their labor.