Zara Nizami-Azadzoi
Assistant Director, Professional Preparation
Licensure Officer
Zara Nizami-Azadzoi administers all aspects of educator licensure within Boston University for students and graduates of Wheelock, the College of Fine Arts, the College of Arts & Sciences, and Sargent College. She advises students and graduates on practicum and licensure requirements and assists with student intake meetings for practicum placement. Ms. Nizami-Azadzoi also updates and maintains licensure, fieldwork, and assessment records-keeping systems, including SONIA, ELAR, and the CAP Online Platform. She also administers and analyzes reports as needed for continuous program improvement, while meeting state/federal and accreditation requirements.
Ms. Nizami-Azadzoi is originally from Hyderabad, India, and grew up in Lowell, Mass. Previously, she worked in the Office of Student Programs at Mount Holyoke College and was a residence hall director at Boston University. Her passion has always included building strong systems for student support and opportunities for student leadership development.
Pronouns: she/her
Education
MS, Higher Education Administration, Bay Path University
BS, Business Administration, Bay Path University