Nazdar attended Georgetown University for both her undergraduate and graduate studies, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in International Business and Marketing, and more recently from the Security Studies Program (SSP) in December 2022 with a concentration in Terrorism and Substate Violence. Prior to joining the Security Studies Program, Nazdar was working at the League of Women Voters of the District of Columbia, where she was responsible for voter education, community engagement, and spearheading an interview initiative meant to amplify the voices of DC residents.