Sara Siddiqui is a current doctoral audiology student at Northwestern University and has obtained her Bachelors degree in Speech and Hearing Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Sara hopes to help D/deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals overcome issues she once had. Having the perspective of D/deaf and hard-of-hearing concerns throughout her life, especially with her cochlear implants hidden behind her hijab, Sara fuels her passion for activism and advocacy as a national public speaker.
By focusing on spreading awareness and emphasizing what D/deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals can accomplish, Sara has been able to positively impact several communities. Sara's efforts have been recognized by several national non-profits, including No Limits for Deaf Children and Families and Muhsen. She has also worked with Hands and Voices, the Illinois State Senate office, Rush University, and Lurie Children's Hospital, among others. She has been awarded the Herbert G. Schaefer scholarship for three consecutive years and is part of the James Scholar Honors program at UIUC.
Sara may spend her days in the classroom or speaking on stage, but it’s the ability to do what others have deemed impossible for someone like her that truly motivates her.
By focusing on spreading awareness and emphasizing what D/deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals can accomplish, Sara has been able to positively impact several communities. Sara's efforts have been recognized by several national non-profits, including No Limits for Deaf Children and Families and Muhsen. She has also worked with Hands and Voices, the Illinois State Senate office, Rush University, and Lurie Children's Hospital, among others. She has been awarded the Herbert G. Schaefer scholarship for three consecutive years and is part of the James Scholar Honors program at UIUC.
Sara may spend her days in the classroom or speaking on stage, but it’s the ability to do what others have deemed impossible for someone like her that truly motivates her.