Sanat Karkat is a powerhouse in the world of Muslim representation, philanthropy, and event strategy. Sanat is the Founder and CEO of UPROAR, a premier speaking agency which exclusively represents Muslim women. With a Master’s degree in Conflict Resolution from King’s College London and a certification in Fundraising Management from the Lilly School of Philanthropy in Indianna University, Sanat seamlessly blends advocacy, strategy, and execution to create meaningful impact.

Sanat’s deep-rooted passion for equity in event spaces stems from years of working behind the scenes—where she saw firsthand the untapped brilliance within Muslim communities and the systemic barriers that held them back. She thrives on showcasing girl power at its finest, ensuring that Muslim women are not just included but celebrated in global conversations.

Beyond UPROAR, Sanat served as the Philanthropy and Community Engagement Officer at the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP), where she built and nurtured diverse supporter communities while expanding the organization’s philanthropic reach. Her expertise in fundraising and community mobilization was sharpened during her tenure as Northeast Regional Manager for Islamic Relief USA, where she previously worked as a Regional Events Coordinator. Sanat also played a pivotal role in program development at Sawa Organization in Ramallah, Palestine, designing initiatives to uplift marginalized Palestinian communities.

In 2018, Sanat was elected as the Public Affairs Officer of Deir Debwan Charity Organization (DDC), an American nonprofit uniting the Deir Debwan diaspora in service of their Palestinian village. She spearheaded the organization’s first-ever women’s events in over 40 years. In 2021, she made history once again by becoming DDC’s first female Vice President.

In her words, “my prayer is simple: God, use me and don’t replace me. I imagine UPROAR as a kind of ongoing charity, a way to build a legacy that trains and elevates storytellers from our communities. I want to grow our roster, expand internationally to build robust workshops in public speaking, writing, and leadership, and have full-time staff and perhaps a physical space. Most of all, I want Muslim women to be recognized as expert voices, build a bigger sisterhood, and ensure that they are fairly compensated, not tokenized. If we keep our vows and principles, the rest will follow.”

A true New Yorker with deep roots in Palestine, she keeps it real—whether securing the right speaker, mobilizing resources, or breaking barriers for Muslim women in professional spaces. Sanat gets the job done—and she brings her community and heart with her.