Obaid is an MBA student at the Rotman School of Management, committed to advancing gender equity and inclusion in economic and policy spheres. While pursuing his BSc in Economics at SOAS, University of London, an elective in gender economics sparked his passion for understanding barriers to economic participation. At the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, he published research on Pakistan’s gender gap, leading to his role in drafting the country’s first National Gender Policy. He engaged with policymakers to translate global best practices into actionable strategies. A passionate advocate for inclusion, Obaid co-led 7 sexual consent workshops for over 1,000 students—an initiative that gained national media attention and inspired programs worldwide. At Rotman, he serves as an EDI Section Representative, fostering an inclusive learning environment. Having lived in 6 countries, Obaid brings a global lens to the intersections of gender, policy, and culture. Through the GATE internship, he aims to contribute to research driving meaningful change and building more inclusive organizations.