Born in Hyderabad, India, on July 5, 1964; educated at Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia (PhD, English); Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia (B.A., magna cum laude, English) ; Former Director Of The Center For Excellence In Teaching & Learning, Reynolds Community College, Richmond, Virginia; married to Azhar Rafiq; Board Member, Richmond Chapter, Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities ; Multicultural Enrichment Award, Virginia, Sargeant Reynolds Faculty Leadership Award, Reynolds Scholar Award (Reynolds Community College) ; Member of the Senate: 2020-