Saja Raoof

This week, Aashi Arora sat down with Saja Raoof—immigration attorney, activist, and daughter of a genius visa recipient—to talk about leadership in the face of injustice, the power of advocacy, and what it really means to stand up for others in polarized times.From helping her father compile a green card application at age 13, to challenging post-9/11 civil liberties erosion in law school, to guiding high-skilled immigrants through today’s increasingly hostile system—Saja’s story is a powerful reminder that purpose can be born from pain.In this episode, she shares how growing up between Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and the UK shaped her worldview, why curiosity matters more than outrage in hard conversations, and how immigrant communities can move from survival to solidarity. Grounded, fierce, and deeply principled, Saja is redefining leadership through courage, clarity, and compassion.