The American-born daughter of Kenyan-Indian immigrants, Kulsum lives and works at the intersections of gender, culture, immigration, poverty, and anti-violence efforts. For eight years, she has coordinated the Legal Assistance Foundation’s Project SOS (Safety Through Outreach and Services), a project dedicated to empowering immigrant women through education, outreach, holistic services, and legal representation. She has trained thousands of advocates on cultural competency, immigration remedies, and family law issues for immigrant women. Most importantly, she worked closely with women and children from over 60 countries on their religious, legal, and cultural rights.