Mithila Starts a New Chapter as Researcher and Educator

Alongside her acting career, Rafiath Rashid Mithila has long been working as a development professional. She has now stepped into a new chapter in her professional life. After nearly two decades with BRAC, the actress has left the organization to join Columbia University in the United States as a researcher.

Ms. Mithila shared the news of her new responsibility in a post on her social media. She is working as an Associate Research Scientist at Columbia University’s Irving Institute for Clinical and Translational Research. There, she will lead the design and evaluation of New York’s ‘Early Childhood and Family Hub’ project.

Ms. Mithila stated that the core focus of the project revolves around early childhood development, family engagement, and community health. One of the main goals of this initiative is to connect families with children from birth to five years old to essential resources and support, while aligning community needs with research goals.

Ms. Mithila is not stopping at research alone. She has also begun teaching as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the City University of New York, where she is instructing students in Nonprofit Management. Expressing gratitude to her former organization, BRAC, Ms. Mithila shared her desire to leverage her extensive experience in international development in her new role. She also noted that the opportunity to work alongside researchers and academics at Columbia University marks a significant milestone in her professional journey, while seeking everyone’s good wishes.