Thistle Farms
Uzma Awan is an experienced professional with a Master of Business Administration from Karachi University. Currently serving as Development Coordinator at Thistle Farms since March 2019, Uzma manages gift administration, donor CRM, and generates financial reports. Previous roles include Account Receivable Representative at Aegis Sciences Corporation and External Affairs Assistant at Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, where Uzma contributed to marketing initiatives and database management. Additional experience includes communications roles in various organizations, freelance writing for multiple publications, and a leadership position in credit administration at Bank Alfalah Limited.
Thistle Farms
For over 20 years, Thistle Farms has lit a pathway of healing and hope for women survivors of trafficking, prostitution, and addiction. Together, we rise up against systems that commoditize, criminalize, and abuse women. Financial freedom is instrumental in the healing journey. Our 3 social enterprises provide jobs for survivors in Nashville, TN and around the world - as well revenue for our mission. RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM Our free, 2 year program provides survivors a safe place to live, a meaningful job, and a sisterhood of support. NATIONAL NETWORK The largest network in the United States committed to a housing-first model for survivors. Through our 44 sister organizations, over 350 beds are hosted across the country. GLOBAL SHARED TRADE A commerce platform that connects survivor artisans from around the world and provides over 50% of profits back to the artisan group for community development, women empowerment, healing, and education.