Suraya Khoja is a Veritas alumnae (‘25) and Teaching Assistant the Veritas Debate Institute. Khoja placed as a semi-finalist in Public Forum at the Harvard International Debate Tournament. Recognizing her academic trajectory, she was selected as one of five inaugural Veritas representatives for a 2026 residency at Oxford University to study medicine.
Outside of Veritas, her community impact includes over 500 hours of service every year through the Ismaili Volunteer Corps where she has been serving since the age of eight. As a globally engaged scholar, Suraya contributes to healthcare infrastructure initiatives in Northern Pakistan through the Aga Khan Development Network. Locally, she serves as Head of Youth Engagement in her place of worship, guiding young members of the community. She continues
to deepen her critical thinking skills while paying it forward as a speech and debate coach at her local middle school equipping 50+ students with tools to find their voice. A 2nd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo, Suraya leverages elite discipline and composure to bridge the gap between advocacy and global health innovation.
