Meet the Team
The student leaders driving change for affordable housing in NYC
Farid Sofiyev
Founder & Executive Director
Leading CivicReset's mission to advocate for zoning reform and affordable housing solutions in NYC through student-led initiatives and community outreach. Passionate about public policy and providing relief to those struggling from the housing crisis.
Angelo Mazza
Co-Founder & Director of Operations
Overseeing organizational operations and strategic planning to ensure effective advocacy and community outreach efforts across NYC's housing policy landscape. Angelo coordinates initiatives that amplify the voices of those impacted by the housing crisis.
Our Team
Dhruv Salvi
Writing Intern
Freshman at Rutgers University
Political Science & Government
Dhruv researches and writes articles on housing policy, zoning reform, and civic engagement. He supports social media content development, digital outreach, and community event coordination while collaborating with partner organizations.
Sabina Hughes
Editorial Fellow
Master's in Legislative Affairs, George Washington University
B.A. Legal Studies & Political Science, Southeastern University (Magna Cum Laude)
Sabina writes effective and persuasive articles providing insights into affordable and accessible housing in New York City. She publishes research-driven content and helps CivicReset maintain an influential social media presence that drives policy conversation.