Zahra is a graduate of Eastwick College in Ramsey, New Jersey. She received a degree in Applied Science in Cardiovascular Sonography. She did her externship at Hackettstown Medical Center, and is currently working for the New Jersey Cardiovascular Group. She enjoys helping patients, especially the elderly.

Zahra spends her Saturdays as a volunteer at Mohammadia School in Paterson, New Jersey, where she teaches Islamic studies to young children. In addition to spending time with the students, she loves to form bonds of friendship with them to take as they get older.