Fareeda Shaikh is a motivational speaker and advocate for persons with disabilities, leveraging her own experience as a person with a disability since childhood to inspire and empower others. With over 12 years of experience across government, private sector, and health departments, she has held various roles, including community counselor, teacher, health advisor, and MHPSS worker. Fareeda has conducted numerous sessions on disability awareness and empowerment and has been recognized with awards from multiple organizations for her impactful work. She holds a master's in education and continues to champion strength and resilience among persons with disabilities.