Ayesha Raheem (she/her) is a Basic Needs Assistant in the Office of Student Financial Aid, where she connects students with resources that support their overall well-being and help them thrive. A Long Island, NY native, Ayesha earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from SUNY Stony Brook and is currently pursuing her LCSW through UW-Madison’s part-time MSW program, combining her passion for mental health with her commitment to advocating for students’ basic needs. Outside of class and work, you’ll find her exploring hiking trails, getting lost in a good book, discovering new music, or binge-watching her favorite shows with her cat, Sassy.