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Habiba Waziruddin (Managing Director, Hackensack Meridian Health) has been elected to University Settlement’s Board of Directors, the nation’s first settlement house announced today.  

At Hackensack Meridian Health, Ms. Waziruddin is a Managing Director in the investment office. She previously worked in the investment offices of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Vanderbilt University. She earned an MBA from Vanderbilt University and a B.A. from Bryn Mawr College. She resides in Brooklyn.  

“Habiba’s love for the people and culture of New York City, alongside her passion for supporting local communities, immigrants, and access to education and mental health supports make her a perfect fit for our Board,” said Melissa E. Aase, CEO of University Settlement. “We’re looking forward to counting on her counsel, particularly around our investment strategies, and grateful she’s joining our community.”  

“I am honored to join the Board of one of the most dynamic and impactful nonprofit organizations helping to build a more vibrant and equitable NYC, ” said Habiba Waziruddin. “I couldn’t be more excited to help University Settlement continue to build community strength in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn.”