About

Saanya Ali is a storyteller, writer, photographer, and entrepreneur.

Born in Switzerland to South Asian parents, and having traveled to over 55 countries in her 27 years, she has always been fascinated by the culture, tradition, and uniting nature of food and how a meal, whether shared with a stranger or a friend, has the ability to connect us across language barriers and ideological differences, tell a story, invite a level of vulnerability and openness that might otherwise be hidden, and bring us closer to our histories, roots, and communities. 

Moral of the story? She’s a nosy third culture kid who writes a lot, loves food, and seeks connection…

After graduating from New York University’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study with a concentration in Mixed Media Storytelling and a focus in Human Rights and Cross-Culturalism, Saanya was hired as a producer at Well+Good, where she later pivoted to working on the editorial, DEI, and brand development teams before leaving in February 2022 to work full-time on building Mom Friend.

Mom Friend is a GPT-powered virtual assistant that provides young adults with the answers, advice, and support they need while navigating life’s challenging transition periods through an easy to use text interface. To join the waitlist, text 202.991.3227!

Want to connect?

Shoot me an email at ali.saanya@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram @stinglikeali