Umaima Baboojee

Umaima Baboojee

Umaima Baboojee is a dedicated crisis management professional currently pursuing her MSc (Hons) in Crisis and Security Management: Governance of Crisis at Leiden University. With a foundation in International Relations and International Law from the University of Groningen, she brings a multidisciplinary approach to understanding complex global challenges.

As Masters Committee Chair at L.S.A. Custodia, Umaima demonstrates exceptional leadership by coordinating events, managing budgets, and fostering collaboration among team members. Her current role at Broken Chalk as a Research and Journalism Intern showcases her commitment to educational advocacy, where she researches and writes about global educational challenges and human rights issues.

Umaima’s professional journey includes valuable experience in marketing and community engagement through her work at Tubber, where she implemented customer loyalty programs and managed social media strategies. She further honed her organizational skills through leadership positions at the Groningen Indian Students Association and event committee work with ISA Delft.

Her diverse internship experiences span legal work at A.Y. Bookwala, finance at NITON VALVE IND PVT LTD, and human resources at National Aviation Services, reflecting her adaptability and eagerness to gain cross-functional expertise. This varied background has equipped her with skills in research, advocacy, and strategic communication.

Beyond her academic and professional pursuits, Umaima is enhancing her leadership capabilities through Leiden University’s Honours Academy Leadership Programme. Her OSINT certification complements her academic focus on crisis management and security.

Based in The Hague, Netherlands, Umaima combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, positioning herself as an emerging professional in governance and crisis management with a particular focus on educational advocacy and human rights.

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  • Organization
    Broken Chalk
  • Profession
    Research and Journalism Intern
  • Young AI Leaders Community

    Member
    February 2025 - 2029
    The Hague Hub
    Europe
    Netherlands