Muzna Abbas wrote Letters to MyBrown Mother to start conversations about mental health in the South Asian diaspora, and to encourage open, authentic communication in South Asian communities. As a first-generation Pakistani-American herself, Abbas understands the relationship between mental health and culture first-hand; her interviewees affirming their shared experiences. She contextualized and critiqued her community while completing her dual Masters degree in business and foreign service at Georgetown University. During her free time, Muzna enjoys reading,dabbling in photography, cooking Pakistani dishes, and exploring Washington, DC with her dog, Baxter.