As an Afghan scholar in exile, Nazeela's expertise spans political science, gender, human rights, international relations, and policy research. She has an MA in Human Rights Studies from Columbia University and a BA in Political Science and International Relations from TED University. Over the years, Nazeela has contributed to various projects benefiting Afghan women while in Afghanistan and from abroad.

Committed to addressing the crisis in Afghanistan, she has actively participated in analytical and advocacy initiatives. Her publications, available in different languages, cater to policymakers on Afghanistan globally. Nazeela's research draws on local wisdom delving into themes of national healing, multi-directional memory, intersectionality and deconstructing dominant narratives in Afghanistan.