Ro-Suhana Hafiz is a first-generation Rohingya born in Malaysia and raised in Portland, Oregon. Her parents, originally from Burma, came to the United States to give their children the chance to achieve the American Dream. A graduate of Reynolds High School, Suhana is currently a freshman at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where she is majoring in Political Science. She is passionate about amplifying the voices of minorities and underrepresented communities like herself.
Suhana’s journey toward the American Dream, marked by her college aspirations, has been supported by more than 13 scholarships, along with the unwavering support of her dedicated parents, four sisters and close friends. As a proud alumna of the College Possible program, which was crucial to her high school success, she is passionate about giving back by guiding other students on their paths to college while managing her own academic and family commitments.
