I have art in myself. I take places. I change them.
Ghazala Masoud was born in Kashmir, Pakistan. Her family growing up was very involved in education and social work, dedicating their lives to serve poorer communities.
After marrying her husband, Masoud moved to America. She explored New York City, Washington D.C., and New Jersey, but it wasn’t until she arrived in Burlington that she knew this was where she wanted to raise her family.
Masoud found that, as a woman, America has provided her with more opportunities for success and independence than she found in Pakistan. She is a business owner, an investor, and has been instrumental in changing living communities for the better. Upon moving to Burlington, Masoud realized that several areas in the city lacked many crucial resources. In one area specifically, she built a medical center and two nursing homes, completely turning the area around and improving the lives of those who lived there.
Masoud’s work has not always been easy. As a woman and a foreigner, people in high places have tried to tear her down, telling her that she should not be in the business or that she didn’t belong. She did not let this stop her. She says, “If you are honest, you do good work, Allah helps you.” Her story is one of strength, passion, and never giving up.