I am Fahim Billah, an education researcher, educator, and consultant based in Reno, Nevada. My work focuses on educational access, first-generation students, and the connection between education and economic opportunity. I was born in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and grew up in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Living across cultures shaped my interest in how schools and communities help people succeed.

I completed my undergraduate studies at Dalhousie University before moving to Reno for graduate studies. My experience includes research assistance, education program coordination, and independent consulting. I contribute to research, writing, educational initiatives, and community projects that address the barriers students face when entering higher education.

I am especially interested in supporting first-generation and immigrant students who must navigate unfamiliar systems. Through mentorship, scholarship contributions, books, and learning resources, I support grassroots efforts that give students practical help.

Outside work, I enjoy reading, writing, hiking, travelling, and exploring bookstores, museums, and libraries. Cooking Bangladeshi dishes keeps me connected to my heritage. I maintain relationships with family in Canada and Bangladesh.

My long-term goal is to build research that people can use and establish a scholarship or educational initiative. I want my work to help students understand their options and move forward with confidence.