Soraya Fata

Soraya Fata is a Chicago-based freelance writer and lawyer specializing in immigration and refugee issues, with experience working for various NGOs, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and the U.S. government. Her passion and love of cultures has led her to live and study internationally and learn multiple languages. She writes about health, culture, travel, and motherhood and is currently working on a novel. Her writing has previously appeared in The Forward and Kveller. Besides writing, Soraya enjoys playing piano, being in nature, and practicing yoga. She lives in the Ravenswood neighborhood of Chicago with her husband, their daughter, and the family’s miniature dachshund.