SANIYA
PATEL
WRITING | JOURNALISM | MARKETING
I create content that inspires social change invites people to understand the world through a more nuanced lens.
Hi, I’m Saniya! I’m a published writer based in Carmel, IN, USA, with a background in International Studies and Film Production from Indiana University Bloomington.
I thrive at the intersection of creativity and social responsibility. My work spans a range of subjects, from food, philanthropy, and travel, to advocacy-focused storytelling for non-profits, where I have voiced for issues such as women’s rights in Iran and U.S. refugee policy, to name a few. Across my work, I lead with authenticity, thoughtful editorial judgement, and a human-centered approach to storytelling that fosters creative leadership.
Outside of work, I find joy in traveling, hiking, photography, reading, baking, painting, and conversing with creatives across the arts.
Vision and Purpose
I believe we all have a moral and social responsibility—not only to our communities and the environments we directly engage with, but to the world beyond it too. We must shift how we view, understand, and protect the planet while creating and embracing transformative narratives that drive innovation and inspire positive change.
Through my work, I strive to fulfill this purpose gradually. Whether through advocacy writing, photography, or film, my goal is to find and tell authentic, thought-provoking stories that can foster genuine curiosity and empathy for the undiscovered wonders of our world, to unearth perspectives needed to shape a more sustainable and solution-driven future.
Background photo © Saniya Patel
Timeline of Professional Experience
Marketing Intern
June 2025 – Present
Noblesville, IN, USA
Volunteer
July – October 2024
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Migration Matters e.V.
Freelance Social Media Assistant
November 2024 – March 2025
Berlin, Germany
Peace and Equality Cell
Communications Intern
February – March 2024
Berlin, Germany
Migration Matters e.V.
Journalism Intern
July – December 2021
Los Angeles, CA, USA
ActionAid USA
Verdure Sciences®
Communications and Development Intern
July – December 2022
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India