Hanifa is currently the Creative Director, Head of Photography at Verizon. She is a passionate creative leader with over seventeen years of experience.Hanifa’s foundation was built at Parsons the New School of Design and the International Center of photography. She has worn many hats and worked in various roles upto Creative Director. She’s been the recipient of AI-AP, SPD, POYi & Webby awards.

At the heart of her purpose is an unrelenting commitment to creative excellence, kindness, and Building community and increasing opportunity for historically excluded people. She was responsible for spearheading photography equity initiatives at Netflix and Verizon.