Middle East Institute
Industry: Non-profit
DescriptionThe Middle East Institute is a non-profit, non-partisan think tank and cultural center in Washington, D.C., founded in 1946. It seeks to "increase knowledge of the Middle East among the citizens of the United States and to promote a better understanding between the people of these two areas". President: Dr. Paul Salem Tax deductibility code: 501(c)(3) Founded: 1946 Headquarters: Washington, D.C. Motto: Providing non-partisan, expert information and analysis on the Middle East. Budget: 4.1 million USD (2015)
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Middle East Institute Employees
Middle East Institute September 2015 - Present
University of Michigan January 2015 - April 2015
DTE Energy June 2014 - August 2014
Ministry of Science, Research and Technology January 2012 - November 2012
Sharif University of Technology September 2008 - January 2011
Skills
Public Policy, Energy Policy, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Environmental Policy, Leadership, Research, Statistics, Stata, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Educational Leadership, Matlab, Globalization, Timely Decision Making, Public Speaking, Politics, Teaching, Middle East Politics, Middle Eastern history, Islamic Studies, Political Islam, Grand Strategy, Econometrics, Program Evaluation, Qualitative &..., Nuclear Policy, Nuclear Energy, Nuclear Proliferation, Iranian History &..., Security Policy, National Security, International Relations, International Security, Energy Security, International Law, Higher Education Policy, Education Policy, Simulations, Science, Qualitative Research, Security Studies, Foreign Policy, Technology Policy
Education
University of Michigan 2013 — 2015
Master of Public Policy
Sharif University of Technology 2008 — 2011
Master of Science (MS), Chemical Engineering / Biotechnology
Sharif University of Technology 2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering
Middle East Institute June 2014 - Present
U.S. Department of State January 2011 - February 2014
U.S. Department of State / U.S. Embassy Baghdad July 2008 - April 2010
U.S. Department of State/U.S. Embassy Algeria August 2006 - June 2008
Skills
Team Leadership, Political Risk Analysis, Economic Policy, Public Affairs, Congressional testimony, Organizational..., Strategic Planning, International..., National Security, Cross-functional Team..., Cross-cultural, Arabic, French, Policy, Diplomacy, Foreign Affairs, Public Diplomacy, Government
Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) 1979 — 1983
Master of Arts (M.A.), Near and Middle Eastern Studies
The Johns Hopkins University 1976 — 1979
International Relations and Affairs
Hakim Creative May 2014 - Present
Middle East Institute January 2013 - June 2013
National Iranian American Council January 2013 - May 2013
Near East Foundation May 2012 - December 2012
Newhouse School, Syracuse University June 2012 - August 2012
Point of Contact Art Gallery January 2012 - May 2012
Life Time Fitness January 2009 - April 2011
Lydia Baehr Public Relations October 2009 - October 2010
Skills
Public Diplomacy, Strategic Communications, International Relations, Middle Eastern Studies, Journalism, Graphic Design, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Social Media, Community Outreach, Media Relations, Proposal Writing, Grant Writing, Foreign Policy, Campaign Plans, Marketing, Health, Fundraising
Education
Syracuse University - Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs 2011 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.), International Relations
Syracuse University - S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications 2011 — 2013
Master of Science (MS), Public Relations
University of St. Thomas (TX) 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication (Journalism and Public Relations), Cum Laude
Aggie Mullaney Boutique April 2011 - December 2013
Middle East Institute June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Photography, Editing, Social Media
Education
Skidmore College 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Cultural Anthropology
International Republican Institute January 2015 - Present
International Republican Institute June 2014 - December 2014
Project On Middle East Democracy January 2014 - May 2014
Middle East Institute June 2013 - August 2013
Dr. Patricia Sullivan January 2012 - May 2012
New Media October 2011 - May 2012
NBC 17 January 2012 - April 2012
Skills
Blogging, Editing, Policy Analysis, Post Production, Nonprofits, PowerPoint, Wordpress, Press Releases, Event Planning, Public Speaking, International Relations, Qualitative Research, Spanish, Research, Foreign Policy, Social Media
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Peace, War & Defense double minor in Arabic & Electronic Communications
National Defense University February 2012 - Present
National Defense University May 2013 - June 2014
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) June 2010 - September 2010
Middle East Institute January 2010 - April 2010
Skills
Foreign Policy, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Political Science, Diplomacy, Government, Politics, Policy, Program Evaluation, International..., National Security, Research, International Security, International..., Strategic Communications, Information Security..., Information Technology, Editing, Public Speaking
Education
The George Washington University 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Middle East Studies, Summa Cum Laude
AALIM Institute for Language Studies 2011 — 2011
Certificate in Moroccan and Modern Standard Arabic, Arabic Language and Literature
University of Jordan 2010 — 2011
CIEE Arabic Language Program, Arabic Language and Literature
The Library of Congress November 2005 - Present
Middle East Institute January 1995 - October 1998
Skills
International Relations, Politics, Foreign Policy, Books, International..., Publications, History, Teaching, Library, Editing, Research, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Government, Library Science
Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) 1983 — 1987
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), International Relations (African and Middle Eastern Studies)
Middle East Institute July 2013 - Present
The Emmitsburg News-Journal March 2010 - Present
The Emmitsburg News-Journal February 2013 - July 2013
Freedom House February 2012 - July 2012
School of Public Policy, University of Maryland August 2011 - May 2012
Maryland School of Public Policy September 2010 - May 2011
US Census Bureau March 2010 - June 2010
St. Mary's College of Maryland September 2007 - August 2009
Skills
Middle East, Foreign Policy, Media Relations, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Drupal, WordPress, Photoshop, YouTube, Twitter, Editing, Writing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Video Editing, Front-end Development, Donor Perfect, Video Production, Constant Contact, Web Content Management, Think Tank, InDesign, Photo Editing, Interviews
Education
Maryland School of Public Policy 2010 — 2012
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy, International Development, 4.0
St. Mary's College of Maryland 2005 — 2009
BA, Philosophy
Population Services International January 2014 - Present
Ibis Reproductive Health November 2013 - January 2014
ISS - Erasmus University Rotterdam July 2012 - December 2013
i+Solutions March 2013 - September 2013
Save the Children-US May 2012 - June 2012
Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs July 2011 - June 2012
Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs July 2011 - June 2012
One World Safari Tours May 2009 - July 2010
Wewe na Maasai (WeMa) May 2009 - February 2010
Middle East Institute September 2008 - April 2009
Skills
Policy Analysis, Grant Writing, Qualitative Research, Fundraising, SPSS, International Relations, International..., Public Policy, Program Evaluation, Public Speaking, Project Management, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Politics, Event Planning, Editing, Monitoring and..., Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, Results-Based Management, Results-Based Financing, Global Value Chain..., Value Chain Upgrading, Logical Framework, Outcome Mapping
Education
Erasmus University Rotterdam- International Institute of Social Studies 2012 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Hertie School of Governance and Public Policy 2012 — 2012
Graduate Study Exchange
Syracuse University - Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs 2011 — 2012
MPA
New York University 2012 — 2012
Certificate
University of California, San Diego 2004 — 2008
B.A. International Studies
John Cabot University 2007 — 2007
Study Abroad
University of Sydney 2006 — 2006
Study Abroad
Center for American Progress January 2015 - Present
Anthropologie October 2013 - Present
The American Prospect August 2014 - December 2014
Middle East Institute June 2014 - August 2014
The Flat Hat August 2012 - May 2013
La Comision Provincial por la Memoria, Argentina April 2012 - July 2012
The College of William and Mary August 2010 - May 2011
Skills
Middle Eastern Studies, Islamic Studies, Non-fiction Writer, Journalism, Spanish, Modern Standard Arabic, Concert Production, Blogging, Arabic, Teaching, Translation, Editing, Copy Editing
Education
Noor Majan Training Institute 2013 — 2013
Modern Standard Arabic, Omani Dialect
The College of William and Mary 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Middle Eastern Studies
Universidad Nacional de La Plata 2012 — 2012
Journalism
Qasid Arabic Institute 2011 — 2011
Modern Standard Arabic, Jordanian Dialect
Cipher Systems LLC September 2014 - Present
Deloitte Consulting June 2012 - August 2014
ATIC October 2011 - December 2011
Hudson Institute June 2010 - August 2010
Department of State November 2009 - June 2010
Middle East Institute March 2010 - March 2010
University of Mary Washington September 2009 - November 2009
Middle East Institute May 2009 - July 2009
Illinois Liquor Control Commission July 2008 - July 2008
Skills
Research, International Relations, Defense, Analysis, Arabic, Management, Program Management, Policy Analysis, Proposal Writing, Data Analysis, Policy, Government, Economics, Public Policy, Foreign Policy, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Consulting, Strategy
Education
University of Mary Washington 2007 — 2011
International Affairs, Arabic, Geography
Mascoutah High School
Middle East Institute September 2003 - Present
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality May 1997 - September 2000
Turkish Army April 1984 - September 1994
Skills
International Relations, International..., Policy Analysis, Political Science, Intercultural..., Politics, Teaching
Education
Tulane University 2000 — 2001
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Development Economics and International Development
Gazi University, Marmara University 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) English, English/Language Arts Teacher Education
U.S. Department of State June 2015 - Present
Atlantic Council January 2015 - June 2015
Atlantic Council June 2013 - December 2014
Democracy International 2014 - 2014
Senate Foreign Relations Committee January 2012 - June 2013
Senate Foreign Relations Committee January 2011 - December 2011
Middle East Institute September 2010 - December 2010
French Ministry of Education October 2009 - April 2010
American University of Armenia and Health Center (non-profit) May 2008 - July 2008
Skills
Foreign Policy, Politics, Political Science, Public Policy, Legislative Relations, Policy Analysis, International Security, International Relations, Research, Diplomacy, Human Rights, Foreign Affairs, Political Risk Analysis, International..., Public Affairs, Public Diplomacy, National Security, Government
Education
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) 2008 — 2009
MSc, International Relations
New York University 2004 — 2008
BA, Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies
Foreign Policy May 2015 - Present
Middle East Institute December 2014 - Present
Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law November 2013 - June 2014
Stanford Global Studies September 2013 - June 2014
Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law September 2013 - June 2014
American Middle Eastern Network for Dialogue at Stanford (AMENDS) April 2011 - May 2014
Stanford University October 2013 - January 2014
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies May 2013 - August 2013
Stanford University September 2011 - June 2012
Skills
Event Planning, Arabic, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Excel, Blogging Software, Social Media, PowerPoint, Oral & Written..., Drupal, InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, JavaScript, Macintosh Applications, Translation
Education
Stanford University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations and Affairs
C.V. Starr Middlebury School in the Middle East (University of Jordan) 2012 — 2012
Received 4 college credits as of 12/12.
Middlebury at Mills' Arabic School 2012 — 2012
Received 8 college credits as of 8/12.
St. Martin's Episcopal High School 2006 — 2010
High School Diploma
North China University of Technology 2007 — 2007
Received 4 college credits as of 8/07.
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP June 2013 - June 2015
Al Nasher PR and Advertising December 2010 - December 2012
Al Nasher PR and Advertising August 2010 - December 2010
National Committee For Demining and Rehabilitation September 2010 - November 2010
The Jordan Times April 2010 - June 2010
Middle East Institute January 2009 - August 2009
Yemen American Language Institute (Department of State) January 2008 - November 2008
Skills
Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Media Relations, Public Relations, Advertising, Editing, Client Liaison, Account Servicing, Event Management, CisionPoint, Meltwater, SharePoint, Microsoft Excel, Proposal Writing, Community Outreach
Education
Reed College 2003 — 2007
BA, History, 3.4
Montgomery College 2009 — 2009
Continuing Education, Economics, 4.0
Yemen College of Middle Eastern Studies 2007 — 2008
Certificate, Arabic Language and Literature
Brookings Doha Center December 2013 - Present
Project On Middle East Democracy January 2013 - May 2013
U.S. Department of State September 2012 - December 2012
Tamer Institute for Community Education May 2012 - July 2012
The Tauri Group March 2008 - December 2011
Middle East Institute January 2007 - May 2007
Skills
Technical Writing, Outreach Programs, Event Management, Educational Outreach, Editing, Policy Analysis, Research, Proposal Writing, Program Management, DoD, Policy, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Government, National Security, Strategic Communications, Human Rights, Community Outreach
Education
Qasid Arabic Institute 2013 — 2013
Modern Standard Arabic
The George Washington University 2011 — 2013
M. A., Middle East Studies, 3.9
Penn State University 2002 — 2007
B. A., Political Science and Crime, Law, & Justice, 3.8
The American University in Cairo 2006 — 2006
Elevate April 2015 - Present
United Palestinian Appeal, Inc. November 2014 - April 2015
Middle East Institute March 2014 - May 2014
ORAM - Organization for Refuge, Asylum & Migration February 2014 - February 2014
Project on Middle East Democracy August 2013 - December 2013
Skills
Proofreading, Editing, Publishing, Translation, Politics, Research, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Event Planning
Education
McDaniel College 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Spanish; Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies: Linguistic Specialization
Amideast Education Abroad 2012 — 2012
Hollandale School District August 2014 - Present
The Daily Pennsylvanian January 2013 - December 2013
Middle East Institute June 2013 - August 2013
The Daily Pennsylvanian January 2012 - December 2012
The Daily Pennsylvanian August 2011 - December 2011
The Daily Pennsylvanian May 2011 - August 2011
University of Pennsylvania May 2011 - July 2011
The Daily Pennsylvanian January 2011 - May 2011
Skills
Editing, Photography, Newspapers, Social Media, Graphic Design, Management, Image Editing, Publications, Research, Writing, Adobe Creative Suite, Photo Editing, Project Management, WordPress, Microsoft Office, Lesson Planning, Teaching, Teaching Writing, Teaching Reading, English Teaching, Classroom Management, Grades 7-12
Education
University of Pennsylvania 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History, Minor in Photography, Minor in Modern Middle East Studies, Alumna
Facebook November 2014 - Present
By the People September 2013 - June 2014
Facebook June 2013 - September 2013
PINT, Inc. October 2012 - March 2013
Paulus Research Lab April 2012 - November 2012
Middle East Institute September 2011 - December 2011
Skills
CSS, International Relations, Drupal, Research, Social Media, Arabic, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Apache, MySQL, JavaScript, C, C++, MSSQL, PHP, HTTP, SPARC Assembly, Android SDK, Eclipse, Subversion, Macintosh, Linux, c#, Java, MVC, Middle East, Web Applications, HTML 5, Andr
Education
University of California, San Diego 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science, 3.93
Arcata High School 2005 — 2009
Highschool Diploma
U.S. Department of State July 2015 - August 2015
The George Washington University Office of Undergraduate Admissions October 2012 - May 2014
Middle East Institute September 2013 - November 2013
Rochester Regional Office of Senator Charles Schumer May 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Arabic, International Relations, Security Policy, Conflict Resolution, Middle Eastern Studies
Education
The George Washington University 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Affairs- Security Policy, Middle East Studies
Queen's University Belfast 2015 — 2015
International Relations
CIEE: Language and Culture in Amman 2014 — 2014
Arabic Language and International Relations
United States Institute of Peace March 2014 - August 2015
Atlantic Council January 2014 - February 2014
Middle East Institute September 2013 - December 2013
University of Virginia International Studies Office June 2013 - August 2013
University of Virginia Alumni Association February 2013 - April 2013
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Research, Politics, International Relations, Middle Eastern Studies, Management, Social Media, Arabic, Modern Standard Arabic, Microsoft Office, Palantir, Event Planning, Policy Analysis, Foreign Affairs, Egyptian Colloquial..., Salesforce.com, Community Outreach
Education
Tufts University - The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy 2015 — 2017
Master’s Degree, International Relations and Affairs
University of Virginia 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Foreign Affairs and Middle Eastern Studies (Distinguished Majors Program)
Middle East Institute January 2014 - Present
U.S. House of Representatives August 2013 - December 2013
Skills
Constituent Services, Legislative Affairs, Governmental Affairs
Education
University of Maryland College Park 2012 — 2016
American Enterprise Institute July 2014 - Present
American Enterprise Institute June 2013 - July 2014
American Enterprise Institute August 2012 - June 2013
Alzheimer's Association May 2012 - June 2012
The Boston Consortium on Gender, Security, and Human Rights May 2011 - August 2011
Twenty8 Food and Spirits May 2011 - August 2011
Middle East Institute January 2011 - May 2011
Tekscan July 2006 - August 2010
Vello's Family Restaurant in Westwood, MA September 2006 - August 2009
Skills
Political Science, Editing, Research, International Relations, Middle Eastern Studies, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Social Media, Management, Advertising, Government, SPSS, Foreign Affairs, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Project Management, Nonprofits, Qualitative Research, Politics, Public Policy, Operations Management, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Program Management
Education
Muhlenberg College 2008 — 2012
BA, International Studies
Lutheran College Washington Semester 2011 — 2011
The American University in Cairo 2010 — 2010
Study Abroad, Arabic and Egyptian History
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park May 2015 - Present
George Washington's Mount Vernon February 2015 - Present
White House Historical Association January 2015 - Present
College of William and Mary August 2011 - January 2015
Middle East Institute September 2014 - December 2014
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park May 2014 - August 2014
William and Mary Box Office September 2012 - May 2014
Virginia Shakespeare Festival May 2013 - August 2013
IKEA Group June 2010 - August 2012
Science in the Summer July 2007 - July 2011
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Facebook, Time Management, Event Planning, Research, Public Speaking, Teamwork, SPSS, Social Networking, Photoshop, Retail, Sales
Education
The College of William and Mary 2011 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, History and Government
University of Exeter 2013 — 2013
Study Abroad Spring Semester, History and Politics
Springfield Township High School 2006 — 2011
High School Degree
Management Systems International April 2013 - Present
Management Systems International April 2013 - Present
Council on American Islamic Relations February 2013 - April 2013
Middle East Institute September 2012 - January 2013
Professor Farha Ghannam July 2012 - August 2012
Swarthmore College October 2011 - May 2012
Iraqi & American Reconciliation Project February 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Qualitative Research, Atlas.ti, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Office, Writing, Grant Writing, Program Budgeting, Ashtanga, Dance, Constant Contact, Google Docs, Peacebuilding, Editing, Fundraising, Research, Stata, Politics, Program Management, Event Planning, International...
Education
Swarthmore College 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology & Anthropology; Islamic Studies
University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business August 2014 - Present
James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy -- Rice University May 2014 - August 2014
University of Houston August 2013 - May 2014
James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy -- Rice University May 2013 - August 2013
University of Houston August 2012 - May 2013
University of Houston August 2012 - May 2013
University of Houston June 2011 - August 2011
Middle East Institute May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Comparative Politics, Middle East/Arab..., Roll Call Vote Analysis, R, Research, Data Analysis, Stata, Qualitative Research, Statistics, Microsoft Office, Analysis, Team Leadership, Geographic Information..., International Relations
Education
University of Houston 2012 — 2016
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Political Science and Government
University of Houston 2010 — 2012
Master of Arts (M.A.), Political Science and Government
King Fahd University for Petrolium and Minerals 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Major in Finance, and Minor in Economics
The Totten Law Firm August 2014 - Present
Law Offices of John W. Conrad III, LLC August 2013 - August 2014
Law Office of William A. Stavros, LLC May 2011 - August 2013
M. Arnold Politzer & Associates, LLC July 2009 - July 2013
University of Baltimore August 2009 - May 2013
Circuit Court of Baltimore County, Maryland, Judge Robert Dugan May 2011 - July 2011
Paley Rothman May 2007 - July 2009
Middle East Institute October 2006 - April 2007
Maryland General Assembly January 2005 - April 2005
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Courts, Trials, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Legal Documents, Pleadings, Trial Practice, Research, Training
Education
University of Baltimore School of Law 2009 — 2013
Juris Doctorate, Law
McDaniel College 2002 — 2005
B.A., Political Science and International Relations
Travois January 2011 - Present
Defense Intelligence Agency September 2007 - July 2010
Middle East Institute October 2006 - March 2008
Trinity Washington University August 2006 - May 2007
The University of Texas at Austin August 2004 - May 2006
Skills
Non-profits, Research, Public Speaking, International Relations, Economic Development, Editing, Strategic Planning, Policy Analysis
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 2004 — 2006
Master of Arts (M.A.), Near and Middle Eastern Studies
University of Virginia 1999 — 2003
BA, Middle Eastern Studies, History
The American University in Cairo 2002 — 2002
Arabic
Cook Middle
Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH April 2015 - Present
Twitch November 2013 - June 2014
Middle East Institute January 2013 - April 2013
Orinda Union School District September 2012 - October 2012
Candy and Kites May 2008 - June 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, International Relations, Microsoft Word, Social Media, English, Editing, Constant Contact, Writing, Research, Policy Analysis, Middle Eastern history, French
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2007 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Near and Middle Eastern Studies
University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business 2011 — 2011
Undergraduate intensive summer program, Business Administration and Management, General
WilmerHale May 2014 - Present
Middle East Institute December 2013 - May 2014
CET Academic Programs August 2012 - December 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Stata, Research, PowerPoint, English, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Data Analysis, Statistics, Analysis, Nonprofits, Critical Thinking, Access
Education
Wellesley College 2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, International Relations
The Hebrew University 2013 — 2013
Intensive Hebrew Language Program
Yarmouk University 2012 — 2012
Intensive Arabic Language Program
Alliance Technology Group June 2014 - Present
MemoryBlue February 2013 - June 2014
Middle East Institute January 2011 - May 2011
Walter Reed Army Institute of Research September 2007 - May 2008
Skills
International Relations, Salesforce.com, Database Admin, Public Policy, Research, Nonprofits, Federal Government..., B2B, Sales Management, Community Outreach, Data Analysis, Strategic Communications, Historical Research, Database Management, Public Speaking, Leadership, Social Media, Event Planning, Social Networking, Microsoft Office
Education
University of Maryland College Park 2008 — 2012
Dual Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Government & Politics (GVPT), History (HIST)
Eurasia Foundation June 2012 - Present
National Iranian American Council January 2012 - June 2012
Middle East Institute September 2011 - December 2011
Atieh Bahar Consulting June 2009 - August 2010
IRAN NEWS 2006 - 2009
Freelance 2006 - 2009
Skills
Foreign Policy, Conflict Resolution, Iranian Domestic..., Research, Public Policy, Political Science, Politics, International..., International Relations, Human Rights, Policy Analysis, NGOs, Strategic Communications, Nonprofits, Diplomacy, Capacity Building, Civil Society, Policy, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research
Education
Queen Mary, U. of London
MA, International Relations
The World Bank March 2015 - Present
The KAD Group April 2012 - March 2015
World Bank Group 2015 - 2015
World Bank Group 2015 - 2015
World Bank Group 2015 - 2015
World Bank Group 2015 - 2015
The Constitution Project April 2011 - April 2012
Middle East Institute June 2007 - April 2011
TradeWinds Rehabilitation Center June 2000 - August 2003
Skills
Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Management
Education
Valparaiso University 2005 — 2006
Masters of Science, International Commerce & Policy
Purdue University 1996 — 2000
BA, Communications
Middle East Institute May 2014 - Present
Dr. Khalil al-Anani October 2014 - Present
Pacific Gas and Electric Company May 2015 - August 2015
Equinox Center May 2013 - May 2014
San Diego County Taxpayers Association June 2012 - May 2013
Skills
Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, Quantitative Research, Conflict Resolution
Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) 2014 — 2016
Master of Arts, International Economics, Middle East Studies
UCSD 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science-International Relations
Teracore, Inc. June 2015 - Present
Global Risk Insights March 2014 - Present
AIADC May 2014 - November 2014
FHI 360 November 2010 - December 2012
Management Systems International November 2009 - November 2010
Middle East Institute December 2008 - February 2009
Middle East Institute September 2008 - December 2008
Skills
International..., International Relations, Capacity Building, Research, Foreign Policy, Arabic, Analysis, Policy Analysis, NGOs, Civil Society, Africa, PowerPoint, Educational Programs, Leadership, Human Rights, Qualitative Research, Policy, Public Policy, Community Development, Economic Development, Intercultural..., Government, Writing, Middle East Politics, Global Politics, Foreign Affairs
Education
University of Pittsburgh 2007 — 2009
MA, Public and International Affairs
University of Pittsburgh 2002 — 2006
BA, History, Political Science
The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy Analyst/Writer/ProducerFreelanceJuly 2013 - Present
Ahram Online January 2014 - January 2015
Middle East Institute September 2013 - January 2014
Near East Foundation September 2012 - June 2013
Program for the Advancement of Research on Conflict and Collaboration September 2012 - June 2013
Huron Consulting Group May 2011 - June 2012
IBM July 2009 - May 2011
Skills
Proposal Writing, Data Analysis, Research, Project Management, Politics, Governance, Analysis, Policy, Government, Report Writing, SPSS, Democracy Advocacy, Middle East Politics, Egyptian Politics, Online Journalism, News Writing, Social Media, Copy Editing, International Relations, Policy Analysis
Education
Syracuse University - Maxwell School 2012 — 2014
Master of Arts (M.A.), International Relations, Middle East, Foreign Policy
Syracuse University - Maxwell School 2012 — 2014
Certificate, Middle East Studies
Syracuse University - Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs 2012 — 2014
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Foreign Policy, Middle East
James Madison University - College of Business 2005 — 2009
B.A., Finance
United Nations Foundation August 2015 - Present
United Nations Foundation April 2015 - August 2015
Embassy of Afghanistan in Washington, DC June 2014 - November 2014
Community Ladders, LLC March 2014 - June 2014
Middle East Institute January 2014 - May 2014
Peace Corps September 2011 - November 2013
Foreign Policy Association September 2010 - May 2011
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill August 2008 - May 2011
Live & Learn Environmental Education June 2010 - July 2010
Southern Coalition for Social Justice January 2010 - May 2010
Skills
Community Outreach, International..., Policy Analysis, Grant Writing, Media Relations, Public Policy, Public Relations, Community Development, Social Media, International Public..., Government, Project Management, Program Management, Editing, Writing, Public Diplomacy, Public Affairs, Program Evaluation, Strategic Communications, Intercultural..., Proposal Writing, Leadership, Research, Fundraising, Blogging, Policy, Social Networking, Spanish, Nonprofits, Social Justice, International Relations, NGOs, Foreign Policy, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Social Enterprise, Program Development
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2007 — 2011
BA, Political Science, 3.84
Universidad Complutense de Madrid 2009 — 2009
MBHS
Middle East Institute October 2010 - Present
Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene January 2012 - January 2012
U.S. Census Bureau -- Census Coverage Management April 2010 - June 2010
Carnegie Middle East Center September 2009 - December 2009
U.S. House of Representatives January 2009 - July 2009
BetterWorld NGO June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Editing, Research, Politics, French, Translation, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Political Science, Public Policy, International..., Human Rights
Education
Middle East Institute 2009 — 2009
Arabic
The American University in Cairo 2008 — 2008
Advanced Language Institute, Arabic
Syracuse University - Maxwell School 2005 — 2008
B.A., International Relations
Monterey Institute of International Studies 2007 — 2007
Arabic
Northfield Mount Hermon School 2001 — 2005
Crimson Hexagon October 2015 - Present
Crimson Hexagon August 2014 - September 2015
Academic Deans' Office at Mount Holyoke College January 2013 - May 2014
Mount Holyoke College Research & Instructional Support January 2013 - May 2014
Middle East Institute June 2013 - August 2013
Five College Model United Nations June 2012 - May 2013
Bill of Rights Defense Committee May 2012 - May 2013
Five College International Relations Program June 2012 - July 2012
Alumnae Association of Mount Holyoke College November 2010 - June 2012
Five College Model United Nations May 2011 - May 2012
Skills
International Relations, Research, SPSS, Leadership, Editing, Blogging, Teamwork, Stata, Data Analysis, Time Management, Public Speaking, Organization, Qualitative Research, Social Networking, Project Planning, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, WordPress, Social Media, Social Media Integration, Communication, Teaching, Analysis, Politics, Writing, Research Implementation, Middle Eastern Studies, Customer Service
Education
Mount Holyoke College 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics, International Relations
Royal Holloway, University of London 2012 — 2013
Undergraduate Visiting Student, Political Science and Government, Economics
Mastermind School 2008 — 2010
GCE A Level, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics
Play Pen School 2005 — 2008
GCE O Level, English, Bangla, Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Economics, Accounting, Physics, Chemistry
The Diplomatic School of Myanmar
Legal Services of Northern California June 2015 - Present
The New York Times July 2009 - August 2012
Princeton University October 2009 - September 2011
Middle East Institute September 2009 - September 2011
United States Senate June 2008 - September 2008
Middle East Institute June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
International Relations, Politics, Foreign Policy, Policy Analysis, Research, Public Policy, Political Science, Public Speaking, Diplomacy, Editing, Reporting & Analysis, International..., Human Rights, Policy, Writing, Government, Qualitative Research, Stata, Report Writing, Economic Development, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, History, Journalism, Data Analysis, Spanish, Strategic Communications, Speech Writing, Foreign Affairs, Teaching, Grants, Intercultural..., Economics, NGOs, Statistics, Conflict Analysis, International Law, Community Development, Capacity Building
Education
University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law 2014 — 2017
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Tufts University - The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy 2011 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.)
University of California, Berkeley 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Etiwanda High School 2000 — 2004
Diploma
Management Systems International January 2014 - Present
Management Systems International March 2013 - January 2014
Project On Middle East Democracy April 2012 - June 2012
Middle East Institute January 2012 - May 2012
Skills
Egyptian Colloquial..., Modern Standard Arabic, Online Research, Scuba Diving, World History, Middle Eastern history, American History, International Relations
Education
The University of Edinburgh 2009 — 2010
MSc, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies
The American University in Cairo 2005 — 2007
Arabic
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Geology
Institute for War and Peace Reporting October 2013 - Present
The Henry L. Stimson Center October 2012 - June 2013
Middle East Institute April 2012 - October 2012
InsideIRAN.org August 2011 - October 2012
Department of Treasury November 2010 - March 2011
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars June 2007 - May 2008
Skills
International Relations, Foreign Policy, Politics, Political Science, Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Conflict, Diplomacy, Research, Democracy, National Security, Editing, Farsi, International..., Public Diplomacy, Comparative Politics, Non-profits, Middle Eastern Studies, Middle East Politics, How to Change a Tire
Education
The George Washington University 2010 — 2012
M.A.
SUNY Fredonia 2005 — 2007
B.A.
Colorado Succeeds April 2015 - Present
United States Senate August 2013 - January 2015
Middle East Institute January 2013 - May 2013
Dumbarton Oaks August 2012 - May 2013
World Affairs Councils of America September 2012 - December 2012
Congressman Jared Polis January 2011 - May 2012
Bath and Body Works August 2008 - August 2011
Congressman Jared Polis May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Writing Skills, Phone Etiquette, Research, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Community Outreach, Editing, Non-profits, Fundraising, Public Relations, Volunteer Management, Networking, International Public..., Leadership, Event Management, International Relations, Political Science, Facebook, Time Management, Customer Service, Social Networking, International..., Blogging, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Politics
Education
University of Colorado at Boulder 2009 — 2012
B.A. International Affairs, Middle East Studies
California State University, Northridge 2008 — 2008
USAID May 2015 - Present
Chemonics International June 2013 - April 2015
Chemonics International January 2013 - August 2013
Chemonics International 2011 - May 2013
Middle East Institute 2010 - 2011
Refuge Egypt 2007 - 2008
Education
University of Chicago 2008 — 2010
MA, Middle Eastern Studies
Union College 2004 — 2007
BA, History
AMIDEAST May 2015 - Present
Arab Studies Institute (ASI) October 2014 - Present
Middle East Institute January 2015 - May 2015
Arab Studies Institute (ASI) December 2013 - October 2014
Randstad June 2013 - August 2013
World Wildlife Fund October 2010 - October 2012
US Airways April 2006 - October 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Research, Social Media, Teamwork, Editing, Sales, Retail, Management, Recruiting, Time Management, Analysis, Conflict, Fundraising, Critical Thinking, Government, International Relations
Education
George Mason University 2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Conflict Analysis and Resolution (International) / Minor in Middle East Studies - GPA 3.95, 3.94 (GPA)
Northern Virginia Community College 2010 — 2013
Associate of Science (A.S.), Social Science with Political Science Specialization, 3.58
Piedmont Virginia Community College 2009 — 2010
TechnoServe June 2015 - Present
The QED Group, LLC May 2014 - June 2015
Innovations for Poverty Action September 2013 - May 2014
Talloires Network, Tufts University June 2013 - August 2013
Talloires Network, Tufts University August 2011 - June 2013
Gerhart Center for Philanthropy and Civic Engagement, American University in Cairo June 2012 - August 2012
The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy December 2011 - May 2012
Innovations in Civic Participation October 2008 - June 2011
Middle East Institute June 2006 - August 2006
Refugee and Immigration Services January 2006 - May 2006
Skills
Policy Analysis, Research, Proposal Writing, NGOs, International..., Grant Writing, Editing, Civil Society, International Relations, Budgeting, Federal Contracts, Proposal Management, Business Development, Federal Grants..., Budget Monitoring, Public Speaking, ArcGIS, Econometrics, Stata, SPSS, Microsoft Office, Civil Society..., Civic Engagement, Civic Education, Economic Development, Human Rights, Higher Education Policy, Community Engagement
Education
Fletcher School, Tufts University 2011 — 2013
Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy, Development Economics, NGO Management
Arabic Language Institute in Fes 2011 — 2011
University of Notre Dame 2004 — 2008
B.A., Political Science, Arabic, 3.99 GPA
University of Virginia / Yarmouk University Summer Arabic Program 2007 — 2007
International Republican Institute May 2015 - Present
Le Pain Quotidien January 2015 - April 2015
Middle East Institute September 2014 - December 2014
Arab American Association of New York June 2013 - August 2013
Schawk!, Inc. / Anthem! World Wide / Brandimage May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Foreign Languages, Bilingual, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Spanish, Teamwork, Leadership, Time Management, Social Networking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, English, Outlook, Facebook, Market Research, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Research, Social Media, Event Planning, International Relations
Education
The George Washington University 2014 — 2016
Master of Arts (M.A.), International Affairs
Villanova University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Arab & Islamic Studies
Loyola Academy, 2010 2007 — 2010
Internal Revenue Service September 2015 - Present
Emege USA January 2013 - Present
National Defense University June 2015 - August 2015
Middle East Institute February 2015 - June 2015
Center for International and Security Studies at Maryland August 2014 - May 2015
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VHA November 2012 - August 2014
Emerge USA January 2013 - April 2013
HOPE Clubhouse of SW FL August 2012 - December 2012
U.S. Department of State September 2011 - December 2011
Hangtime for Kids Inc. March 2008 - June 2009
Skills
International Security, International..., Administrative..., Public Policy Analysis, Foreign Policy Analysis, National Security, Intelligence Analysis, Middle East, Active Top Secret..., SPSS, Spanish, Arabic, Bengali, International Relations, South East Asia, Grant Writing, Foreign Policy, Policy Analysis, Politics, Public Speaking
Education
University of Maryland College Park 2014 — 2016
Masters of Public Policy, International Security and Economic Policy, 3.5
AMIDEAST- Rabat, Morocco 2015 — 2015
Security, Human Rights and Development in Morocco
University of Chicago 2009 — 2012
Master of Arts (M.A.), Near and Middle Eastern Studies, 3.3
International Language Institute, Cairo, Egypt 2010 — 2010
Language Study, Egyptian Colloquial Arabic
University of Florida 2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science/International Relations, Major GPA : 3.75
Amnesty International May 2010 - Present
Middle East Institute May 2011 - September 2011
Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs September 2008 - June 2011
Youth Action International, Inc. April 2006 - April 2009
Skills
Public Policy, International Relations, Stata, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Research, Policy Analysis, Qualitative Research, Community Outreach, Foreign Policy, Human Rights, Program Evaluation, Grants, Political Science, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Intercultural..., NGOs, Fundraising, Capacity Building, Policy, Government, Strategic Communications, Politics, Program Development, Community Development, Proposal Writing
Education
University of Maryland School of Public Policy 2008 — 2010
MPP, Public Policy, International Development
Mount Holyoke College 2006 — 2008
BA (Honos), International Relations and Economics
Self-employed: Clients include American Psychological Association and Just World Books January 1993 - Present
Middle East Institute 2014 - 2014
Contractor / IBM January 1999 - July 2012
American Psychological Association / Heldref Publications / Rational / IBM 1998 - 2012
Heldref Publications 1998 - 1999
Skills
Content Management, Content Development, Research, Software Documentation, Project Management, Newsletters, Technical Editing, Quality Control, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Editorial, Teaching, Editing, Publishing, Leadership, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Freelance Writing, International Relations, Books, Arabic, Publications, Politics, Press Releases, Writing, Management, Strategic Communications
Education
The George Washington University
Certificate, Publications Specialist Program
American University of Beirut 1977 — 1980
MA, American Literature
Friends Girls School 1964 — 1975
high school diploma
American University of Beirut
B.A, English Literature/Psychology
Middle East Institute July 2015 - Present
The Advocates for Human Rights January 2015 - May 2015
St. Olaf College September 2014 - May 2015
St. Olaf College October 2011 - May 2015
St. Olaf College 2014 - 2015
Women's Affairs Technical Committee June 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Research, International Relations, Politics, Intercultural..., Teaching, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Middle Eastern Studies, Tutoring, Arabic, Peacebuilding, Community Outreach
Education
St. Olaf College 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Middle Eastern Studies
Red Cross Nordic United World College 2009 — 2011
International Baccalaureate
Middle East Institute September 2015 - Present
Potomac Institute for Policy Studies June 2014 - September 2014
Little League International July 2013 - September 2013
Skills
Foreign Policy, International Relations, Politics, Diplomacy, Government, Foreign Affairs, Political Science, Arabic, Homeland Security, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, National Security, Public Relations, PowerPoint, Qualitative Research, Social Media, Teamwork, Research, Policy
Education
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) 2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BSc), International Relations, Upper Second Class Degree with Honors
St. John Neumann Regional Academy 2006 — 2012
US High School Diploma
Congressional Quarterly July 2015 - Present
The Texas Tribune January 2015 - June 2015
Middle East Institute June 2014 - August 2014
Medill News Service January 2014 - April 2014
Northwestern News Network Sports 2013 - 2014
C-VILLE Weekly June 2012 - September 2013
Skills
Social Media, Video Editing, Video Production, Photography, Photoshop, Research, Editing, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Anchoring, Videography, Modern Standard Arabic, Music Production, Music Performance, Ableton Live, Broadcast, Blogging
Education
Northwestern University 2011 — 2015
Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science in Journalism (BSJ), Concentration in Middle East studies and Arabic Language
Middle East Institute June 2015 - Present
African Hope Learning Center February 2015 - May 2015
Mount Greylock Regional High School January 2014 - May 2015
Williams College Department of Instructional Technology September 2013 - May 2014
Williams College Department of Instructional Technology June 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Editing, Research, InDesign, Final Cut Pro, Constant Contact, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Management, Customer Service, Media Production, Video Editing, Donor Perfect, Inkscape
Education
Williams College 2012 — 2016
Bachelor’s Degree, History and Arabic Studies
The American University in Cairo 2014 — 2015
Study Abroad, Arabic Language and Literature, History, Middle East Studies
The Culver Academies 2008 — 2012
High School
Middlebury Language Schools
Intensive Summer Arabic Program, Arabic Language and Literature
GPA August 2014 - December 2014
FAO May 2013 - July 2013
Middle East Institute September 2012 - May 2013
U.S. Department of State June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Political Science, English, Research, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Teaching, Windows, Outlook, Editing, International...
Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) 2013 — 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.), International Relations and Economics; Middle East Studies
University of Maryland Baltimore County 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government; French Modern Language and Linguistics; International Relations, 3.8
Université Nancy 2 2011 — 2011
Direct Enrollment Language Study, Literature and French Language
School for International Training 2010 — 2010
International Relations of the Middle East; Arabic Language Study; Thesis research, Arabic Language, International Relations of the Middle East, Modernization in Jordan
Abt Associates August 2015 - Present
Chemonics International April 2012 - June 2015
Chemonics International April 2011 - March 2012
World Learning September 2010 - March 2011
AMIDEAST April 2010 - August 2010
Middle East Institute September 2009 - December 2009
Skills
International..., Recruiting, Proposal Writing, Corporate Partnerships, Capacity Building, Strategic Communications, Business Relationship..., Middle Eastern Studies, Egyptian Arabic, Arabic, NGOs, Policy Analysis, Africa, Economic Development, International Relations, Program Management, Civil Society
Education
University of Washington 2004 — 2009
Near Eastern Languages and Civilization, Modern Standard Arabic, Political Science
The American University in Cairo 2007 — 2008
Certificate in Arabic Language Studies, Egyptian Colloquial & Modern Standard Arabic
Middle East Institute September 2015 - Present
ARME's Beagle Freedom Project April 2015 - Present
Festivities Catering & Special Events and Picnic People July 2014 - January 2015
Skills
Event Planning, PowerPoint
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2012 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science--International Relations
U.S. House of Representatives September 2015 - Present
University of Chicago September 2013 - Present
Middle East Institute June 2014 - August 2014
Ohio University August 2012 - May 2013
Ohio University September 2011 - June 2012
Skills
Research, Public Speaking, Arabic, International Relations, Politics, Social Media, PowerPoint, Editing, Political Science, Modern Standard Arabic, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Report Writing, Critical Thinking, Cultural Immersion, Academic Research, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, English, Outlook, Public Outreach, Works well in a team, OCLC Connexion, Event Planning, Leadership, Program Coordination, Intercultural..., Foreign Policy, Urdu, Turkish, Customer Relations, Administrative...
Education
The University of Chicago 2013 — 2015
M. A. Middle Eastern Studies, Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Ohio University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, GPA: 3.93/4.00
Sultan Qaboos College for Teaching Arabic to Non Native Speakers 2013 — 2013
Summer Arabic Language and Media (SALAM) Intensive Arabic Language
University of Jordan 2012 — 2012
Intensive Arabic Language
Berkeley Political Review May 2013 - May 2014
Berkeley Model United Nations April 2013 - May 2014
UC Berkeley Department of History, Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life February 2013 - February 2014
Middle East Institute May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Research, Public Speaking, Community Outreach
Education
University of California, Berkeley
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), European History
University of California, Berkeley 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
University of Oxford 2013 — 2013
International Summer School, Global Challenges of the 21st Century
Al Jazeera Media Network August 2015 - Present
Ajam Media Collective July 2015 - Present
Omaha Code School July 2015 - July 2015
Omaha Code School January 2015 - April 2015
Al Jazeera English, Tunisia Live, PolicyMic November 2013 - May 2014
Tunisia Live June 2013 - February 2014
Al Jazeera English December 2012 - June 2013
Al Jazeera English June 2012 - December 2012
Middle East Institute September 2011 - December 2011
Nebraska Appleseed June 2009 - January 2010
Skills
Social Media, Editing, Research, Politics, Social Media Outreach, Qualitative Research, Creative Writing, Editorial, SPSS
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 2014 — 2014
Persian Summer Institute
Nebraska Wesleyan University 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, Religion, Gender Studies
School for International Training, Tunisia 2011 — 2011
N/A, Modern Standard Arabic, Anthropology
University of Maryland Department of Psychology August 2015 - Present
National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) June 2015 - August 2015
Middle East Institute June 2015 - August 2015
Arabic Flagship Program February 2015 - May 2015
America Reads, America Counts January 2014 - May 2014
Maryland Parliamentary Debate Society January 2013 - January 2014
National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) January 2013 - May 2013
Acton Boxborough Regional School District January 2010 - May 2012
Skills
Arabic, Middle East Politics, Public Speaking, Research, Writing, French, Politics, Teaching, Cultural Sensitivity, Leadership, Social Media, Event Planning, Photography, Social Justice, Middle Eastern Studies, Debate, LGBT Rights, Teaching English as a..., Microsoft Office, Community Outreach, Egyptian Arabic, Levantine Arabic, Omani Arabic, Moroccan Arabic
Education
University of Maryland College Park 2012 — 2016
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government, 3.99
Critical Language Scholarship Program 2014 — 2014
Arabic Language and Literature, 4.0
Middlebury College Schools in the Middle East 2014 — 2014
Arabic Language and Literature
Acton Boxborough Regional High School 2008 — 2012
GPA: 4.4
Wesleyan University October 2012 - Present
Middle East Institute June 2015 - August 2015
The Frommer Guides May 2014 - July 2014
Kirkwood Mountain Resort December 2011 - March 2014
Fiona Ayerst Underwater Photography July 2013 - August 2013
Cape Community Papers June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Social Media, Microsoft Office, Editing, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Writing, Premiere, Adobe Creative Suite, Basic HTML, Stata, Research
Education
Wesleyan University 2012 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Government and Middle Eastern Studies
School for International Training 2014 — 2014
Study Abroad, Morocco, Journalism and New Media
The Thacher School 2007 — 2011
High School
Schafer Corporation July 2015 - Present
CACI International Inc February 2015 - September 2015
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security May 2014 - February 2015
US Department of Homeland Security, Office of Operations Coordination and Plannning December 2012 - May 2014
Environmental Relations October 2011 - September 2012
US Congress October 2011 - June 2012
Monterey Institute of International Studies August 2010 - May 2011
U.S. Department of State June 2010 - August 2010
Monterey Institute of International Studies January 2010 - May 2010
Middle East Institute August 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Human Rights, NGOs, Diplomacy, Policy, Strategic Planning, Foreign Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Fundraising, International..., Nonprofits, Arabic, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Politics, Proposal Writing, Spanish, Research, Press Releases, Administration, Analysis, Project Management, SharePoint, Human Resources, Human Capital, Recruiting, Staff Management, Communication, Radio Broadcasting, Public Affairs, Publishing
Education
Monterey Institute of International Studies 2009 — 2011
MA, Conflict Resolution, International Policy Studies, 3.66
UCLA Extension 2008 — 2009
Certificate, Legal Mediation / Public Relations, 3.6
University of St. Andrews 2003 — 2007
BA, International Relations, Middle East Studies, 3.8
King Timberlands Consulting Group August 2013 - Present
Foundation for Middle East Peace January 2013 - May 2013
Middle East Institute August 2012 - December 2012
Harry Truman Research Institute January 2012 - June 2012
iMatter Foundation June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Middle Eastern Studies, International Relations, Modern Standard Arabic, Modern Hebrew, SPSS, Word Press, Research, Wordpress, English, Analysis, Non-profits, Spanish, Teamwork, Data Analysis, Politics, Political Science, Policy Analysis, Nonprofits
Education
Syracuse University 2009 — 2014
B.A, International Relations; Middle East Studies, and International Diplomacy
Hebrew University-Rothberg International School 2012 — 2012
Israeli Foreign Policy, Israeli Society, Modern Standard Arabic, Modern Hebrew
IDC Institute for Counter-Terrorism 2010 — 2010
Middle East Security Studies
Middle East Institute September 2015 - Present
Penn Quarter Sports Tavern May 2013 - August 2014
Syrian Center for Political and Strategic Studies September 2013 - December 2013
United States Senate January 2013 - May 2013
University of Vermont September 2012 - December 2012
Volunteers For Peace January 2012 - May 2012
University of Vermont August 2010 - May 2012
University of Vermont September 2011 - December 2011
University of Vermont September 2010 - December 2010
University of Vermont September 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Research, Middle Eastern Studies, Religious Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Politics, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Student Leadership, International Education, PowerPoint, Social Media, Leadership Development, Teaching, Leadership, Time Management, Non-profits, Facebook, Higher Education
Education
The George Washington University 2015 — 2017
Master’s Degree, International Affairs
The American University of Paris 2014 — 2015
Master's Degree, Middle East and Islamic Studies, 3.92 GPA
University of Vermont 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts, Global Studies, Religion and Political Science
Semester at Sea, University of Virginia 2012 — 2012
Study Abroad
Mill River Union High School 2004 — 2009
Middle East Institute August 2015 - Present
Orient Research Center August 2012 - Present
Syrian Nonviolence Movement November 2012 - Present
CA Technologies - MENA April 2012 - August 2012
University of Essex Commercial Services Limited July 2011 - August 2011
Transtek Systems January 2009 - August 2010
iSys Solutions February 2008 - January 2009
Transtek June 2006 - September 2007
ZoomIn - Syria July 2006 - 2007
Transtek May 2006 - May 2006
Skills
Business Development, Business Analysis, Solution Selling, Research, NGOs, ERP, Competitive Analysis, Team Leadership, Analysis, Negotiation, Leadership, Politics, International Security, International Relations, Blogging, Entrepreneurship, Training, Public Speaking, Team Management, Market Research, Project Planning, Management, Project Management, Strategy
Education
University of Essex 2010 — 2011
MBA, Business Administration
University of Kalamoon 2003 — 2007
BSc, Business Administration
United States Air Force April 2013 - Present
Spark Alliance Marketing July 2012 - November 2012
United States Air Force 2009 - June 2012
Middle East Institute January 2011 - March 2011
Skills
Leadership, Research, Program Management, International Relations, Military Operations, Intelligence Analysis, Integrated Product..., Proposal Writing, Systems Engineering, Team Building, Project Management
Education
University of California, Los Angeles
Political Science, Accounting, International Relations and Affairs
Ontario Ministry of Labour October 2013 - Present
Commonwealth Secretariat May 2012 - August 2013
Mass1 February 2012 - May 2012
7 City November 2011 - March 2012
World Sindhi Institute February 2010 - July 2010
Middle East Institute September 2009 - December 2009
International Bureau for Children's Rights June 2009 - September 2009
McGill University October 2008 - April 2009
Skills
Research, Public Policy, Proposal Writing, Human Rights, Editing, Policy, Political Science, Politics
Education
London School of Economics and Political Science, U. of London 2010 — 2011
MSc with Merit, Comparative Politics
McGill University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science Honours; International Development Studies, French
MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership June 2015 - Present
Goddard House in Brookline March 2014 - April 2015
Goddard House in Brookline September 2013 - March 2014
Generations Incorporated August 2012 - August 2013
Generations Incorporated September 2011 - June 2012
Wheaton College Academic Advising Center September 2010 - May 2011
Wheaton College Wallace Library September 2007 - May 2011
Wheaton College Academic Advising Center August 2008 - May 2010
Middle East Institute June 2009 - August 2009
Dairy Queen September 2006 - March 2007
Skills
Nonprofits, Program Development, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Community Organizing, Event Planning, Salesforce.com, Volunteer Recruiting, Older Adults, Mentoring, Newsletters
Education
Wheaton College (MA) 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and German Studies
University of Regensburg 2010 — 2010
Political Science and German Studies
Search for Common Ground February 2015 - Present
Cogite Coworking Space November 2013 - December 2014
Wasabi October 2013 - December 2014
TEDxCarthage October 2013 - December 2014
Middle East Institute January 2013 - May 2013
George Washington University September 2010 - May 2013
Tunisia Live May 2012 - August 2012
Center for Maghreb Studies in Tunis (CEMAT) May 2012 - August 2012
The Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars August 2011 - December 2011
The Roosevelt Institute August 2011 - December 2011
Education
The George Washington University 2009 — 2013
BA, Middle East Studies and Journalism
SIT- Emerging Identities in Tunisia 2012 — 2012
Study Abroad, Tunisian History and Arabic
Colts Neck High School
Medallia June 2015 - Present
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP September 2013 - May 2015
Federal Judiciary July 2012 - July 2013
Locke Lord LLP August 2010 - July 2012
Fulbright & Jaworski May 2009 - July 2009
James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy 2005 - 2007
Middle East Institute June 2006 - July 2006
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Class Actions, Courts, Employment Law..., Traditional Labor Law, Employment Litigation
Education
University of Virginia School of Law 2007 — 2010
J.D., Employment Law
Rice University 2004 — 2007
Summa Cum Laude, Religious Studies; Policy Studies
Middle East Institute April 2015 - Present
Middle East Institute August 2014 - December 2014
Asylum Access January 2014 - June 2014
Educari February 2013 - July 2013
American Red Cross June 2012 - August 2012
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2010 — 2014
History, Near and Middle Eastern Studies, U.S. Foreign Policy
Harlan Lee and Associates, Missile Defense Agency April 2015 - Present
Obsidian Analysis, Inc January 2014 - March 2015
National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force August 2013 - January 2014
Middle East Institute May 2013 - August 2013
Kentucky Refugee Ministries October 2011 - March 2012
AmeriCorps August 2008 - April 2009
Skills
English, Politics, Middle Eastern Studies, Military Strategy, Editing, Logistic Support, Foreign Policy, Strategic Planning, International Economics, Counterterrorism, Homeland Defense, Leadership, Proposal Writing, International Security, Foreign Affairs, Political Science, Arabic, International Relations, Public Diplomacy, Policy Analysis, Government, Public Policy, International..., Analysis
Education
Johns Hopkins SAIS 2012 — 2014
Master's of International Relations and International Economics, Strategic Studies
University of Kentucky 2008 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, English, (Graduated in three years)
The Consensus Commission of Onondaga County May 2015 - August 2015
Syracuse University - Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs August 2014 - May 2015
Middle East Institute May 2013 - June 2014
Middle East Institute January 2013 - May 2013
United States Fulbright Program August 2011 - July 2012
AMIDEAST May 2010 - August 2010
Bankers Title & Abstract LLC June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
International Relations, Editing, Research, Microsoft Office, Policy Analysis, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Teaching, English, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Nonprofits, Politics, Social Media, Political Science, Public Policy, Foreign Policy, Budget Process, SPSS, Project Management, Management
Education
Syracuse University - Maxwell School 2014 — 2015
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Finance and Management for State and Local Government, Education Policy
Providence College 2007 — 2011
B.A. Global Studies, Minor: Political Science, Concentration: North Africa
The School of International Training 2009 — 2009
Regional Concentration, North Africa Studies
Turkish Industry and Business Association (TUSIAD) U.S. Representative Office August 2014 - July 2015
Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas) August 2013 - August 2014
American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative November 2012 - August 2013
Middle East Institute May 2012 - August 2012
Turkish Coalition of America January 2012 - June 2012
Peace Corps June 2010 - August 2011
The Office of Senator Mark E. Udall January 2010 - April 2010
Skills
International Relations, Political Science, Research, Analysis, SPSS, Statistics, Politics, Excel, Turkish, Policy Analysis
Education
Tufts University - The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy 2015 — 2017
Master’s Degree, MA Law and Diplomacy
The George Washington University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, International Affairs with concentrations in Europe/Eurasia and International Politics, Magna cum Laude
Bogaziçi University 2010 — 2010
Political Science and International Affairs
Rampart High School 2004 — 2008
High School
BNA November 2010 - Present
D.C. Superior Court March 2010 - November 2010
DC Law Students in Court August 2008 - May 2009
PDS for DC June 2008 - August 2008
Middle East Institute June 2006 - July 2007
Skills
Editing, Legal Research
Education
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law 2006 — 2010
Doctor of Law (JD)
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies
University of Wisconsin-Madison July 2015 - Present
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars November 2012 - February 2015
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars September 2011 - September 2012
Middle East Institute January 2011 - April 2011
VR Research July 2008 - August 2010
VR Research December 2007 - June 2008
Healthy Kids Campaign August 2007 - November 2007
Our Oregon June 2006 - August 2007
Skills
Research, Politics, Editing, Public Policy, Social Media, Strategic Communications, Policy Analysis, Blogging, Qualitative Research, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Microsoft Office, International Relations, PowerPoint, Fundraising, Data Analysis, Public Relations, Microsoft Excel, Writing, News Writing, Proposal Writing, Report Writing, Event Planning, Event Management, Events Coordination, Events Organisation, Administrative..., Executive..., Administrative..., Hiring, Employee Training, Training & Development, Knowledge Management
Education
The George Washington University 2010 — 2012
Masters, Security Policy Studies
Simmons College 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations and Affairs
The YogiMBA May 2014 - Present
University of Wisconsin-Madison August 2012 - May 2014
Zip Zap Circus USA October 2010 - August 2012
National Democratic Institute August 2007 - October 2010
National Democratic Institute for International Affairs August 2007 - October 2010
Center for Strategic and International Studies 2006 - 2006
Middle East Institute 2005 - 2005
Skills
International..., Democracy, Civil Society, Capacity Building, International Relations, NGOs, Policy Analysis, Foreign Policy, Human Rights, Non-profits, Politics, Public Policy, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Proposal Writing, Program Development, Program Evaluation, Political Science, Community Development, Fundraising, Grants, Africa, Intercultural..., Social Entrepreneurship
Education
The American University in Cairo 2006 — 2007
Graduate Diploma, Development Economics and International Development
University of Dayton 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Human Rights - International Studies
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Sagacious Consultants May 2014 - Present
TEKsystems May 2013 - September 2013
Epic July 2010 - April 2013
Waqfeyat al Maadi al ahleyya September 2008 - January 2009
Queens College January 2008 - May 2008
Middle East Institute June 2006 - August 2006
Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship May 2004 - August 2006
Institute of International Education June 2005 - August 2005
The Bronx Defenders June 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Policy Analysis, Software Project..., Editing, Research, Grant Writing, Networking, Project Coordination, International Relations, Program Development, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Data Analysis, Qualitative Research, Customer Service, Policy, Politics, Project Management, Epic Systems, Nonprofits, Analysis
Education
The American University in Cairo 2008 — 2010
MA, Middle East Studies
Queens College 2003 — 2007
BA, Political Science
Bronx High School of Science 1999 — 2003
Youngtree Marketing, LLC May 2012 - Present
The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) 2004 - June 2011
Maewo, Vanuatu September 2003 - May 2004
Middle East Institute May 2002 - September 2002
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, Social Media, Public Relations, Event Planning, Program Management, Strategic Communications, Project Management, Marketing Communications, Community Outreach, Media Relations, Budgets, Email Marketing, Strategy, Market Research
Education
University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business 2007 — 2009
MBA, Marketing
Mary Washington College 1999 — 2003
BA, English, Religious Studies
School of International Training, Rabat 2002 — 2002
Modern Standard Arabic, Field Study
Anzu Partners March 2015 - Present
The Boston Consulting Group January 2015 - March 2015
The Boston Consulting Group January 2013 - December 2014
The Boston Consulting Group January 2011 - December 2012
Hoover Institution October 2008 - December 2009
Stanford School of Management Science and Engineering June 2009 - September 2009
Middle East Institute March 2009 - June 2009
Skills
Management Consulting, Data Analysis, Financial Modeling, Business Strategy, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Project Management, Research, Competitive Analysis, Analysis
Education
Stanford University 2010 — 2010
MS, Management Science and Engineering
Stanford University 2006 — 2010
BS, Management Science and Engineering and BA, International Relations
JBS International, Inc. December 2011 - Present
JBS International 2004 - December 2011
The Chronicle of Philanthropy 2008 - 2009
Freelance 1998 - 2009
Georgetown University January 2001 - January 2004
National Cathedral School January 1999 - January 2001
Harvard School of Public Health January 1998 - January 1999
Harvard School of Public Health January 1997 - January 1998
LeBeouf, Lamb January 1995 - January 1996
Middle East Institute 1994 - 1994
Skills
Editing, Newsletters, Writing, Publications, Blogging, Proposal Writing, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Editorial, Public Speaking, Feature Articles, Non-profits, Copy Editing, Journalism, Strategic Communications, Technical Writing, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Content Management, Editorial Project..., Public Relations, Web Content, Program Development, At-risk Youth, Corporate Communications, New Media, Speech Writing, Social Media, Presentations, Talking Points, Branding & Identity, Higher Education
Education
Johns Hopkins University Advanced 2005 — 2009
MA, Fiction Writing
Tufts University 1996 — 1997
MA, English Literature
Swarthmore College 1991 — 1995
BA, English Literature and Linguistics
Goldman School of Public Policy July 2013 - Present
REDF 2014 - 2014
REDF 2014 - 2014
Victory Education Partners February 2013 - July 2013
Victory Education Partners November 2011 - February 2013
Wildcat Service Corporation September 2010 - October 2011
Al Amana February 2010 - June 2010
Agence du Partenariat pour le Progres January 2010 - June 2010
AMIDEAST October 2009 - June 2010
Middle East Institute 2008 - 2008
Skills
French, Arabic, English, Translation, Non-profits, Operations Management, Editing, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Program Evaluation, Public Policy, Policy, Data Analysis, International..., Research, Teaching, Policy Analysis, Training, Nonprofits, Public Speaking
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2013 — 2015
Master's of Public Policy
Tufts University 2005 — 2009
BA, Quantitative Economics
Middle East Institute September 2013 - Present
Office of US Senator Jeanne Shaheen January 2013 - May 2013
Leonard Bembry for Congress February 2012 - August 2012
Granite PAC March 2011 - August 2011
Alex Sink for Governor Campaign November 2009 - November 2010
Skills
Political Campaigns, Politics, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Fundraising, Political Science, Nonprofits, Strategic Communications, International Relations, Foreign Policy, Government, Community Outreach, Political Communication
Education
University of Maryland College Park
BA, Government and Politics
Institute of World Poli
International Relations and National Security Studies
Trader Joe's October 2013 - Present
CRDF Global February 2013 - June 2013
Middle East Institute September 2012 - December 2012
The Santa Fe New Mexican September 2005 - March 2008
Gannett News Service August 2004 - December 2004
United Artists Theaters December 1999 - August 2002
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Newspaper, Writing, News Writing, Report Writing, Coordinating Events, Event Planning, Event Management, Press Releases, Newspaper Design, Environmental Advocacy, Newspapers, InDesign, Research, Nonprofits, Social Media, Editing, Social Media Marketing, Newsletters
Education
University of Pittsburgh 2011 — 2012
Master of Public and International Affairs, Human Security
University at Albany 2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey August 2014 - December 2014
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey August 2014 - December 2014
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey August 2013 - December 2014
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey February 2013 - August 2014
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey February 2012 - May 2014
Middle East Institute May 2010 - September 2011
Dunia Frontier Consultants March 2009 - October 2009
Skills
International Relations, Policy Analysis, Arabic, International..., Research, Foreign Policy, Stata, Political Science, Planning & Execution of..., Financial Modeling, International Economics, Economics, Budget Proposals, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Inventory Analysis, Supply Chain, Logistics Management, Data Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Aggregate Planning, Intercultural..., Politics, Editing, Qualitative Research, Data Analysis, Nonprofits, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Analysis, Teaching
Education
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey 2013 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management, 3.90
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey 2012 — 2013
Master’s Degree, International Policy Studies
Middlebury College 2004 — 2008
BA, Economics
United World College of the Adriatic 2001 — 2003
High School
USAID June 2015 - Present
USAID March 2014 - June 2015
Young Professionals in Foreign Policy January 2012 - June 2015
Rep. Henry Waxman (CA-33), U.S. House of Representatives March 2012 - March 2014
House Committee on Foreign Affairs December 2011 - March 2012
Wellesley College September 2010 - March 2011
Middle East Institute June 2010 - August 2010
Wellesley College February 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Spanish, Arabic, Research, Hebrew, Community Outreach, International Relations, Political Science, Politics, Public Policy, Foreign Policy, International..., Human Rights, Qualitative Research, Policy Analysis, Public Speaking
Education
Wellesley College 2007 — 2011
B.A., Middle Eastern Studies, Linguistics & Cognitive Science
SIT Jordan: Modernization and Social Change 2010 — 2010
Study Abroad
Middlebury College 2009 — 2009
Summer Arabic Immersion Program
Apple September 2014 - Present
The Energy Collective August 2013 - September 2014
Saudi Arabia Solar Industry Association (SASIA)/Solar GCC Alliance January 2014 - May 2014
United Nations Global Compact April 2013 - August 2013
Middle East Institute December 2010 - June 2011
Skills
International Relations, Blogging, Social Media, Editing, Program Management, Policy Analysis, Smart Grid, Research, Advertising, Event Planning, Renewable Energy Policy, Project Management, Event Management, Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Political Science, Political Risk Analysis, Energy, Marketing, Community Development, Microsoft Office, Community Outreach, Proposal Writing, Energy Policy, Renewable Energy, Leadership, Analysis, Foreign Policy, Budgets, Management, Qualitative Research, Data Analysis, Public Policy, Project Planning, Business Development
Education
New York University 2011 — 2013
Masters of Science
University of California, Berkeley 2005 — 2009
BA
ANERA January 2009 - Present
Laurie Kassman Designs April 2012 - Present
Middle East Institute February 2005 - December 2008
Voice of America March 1981 - January 2005
Skills
NGOs, Non-profits, Research, French, Program Management, Strategic Planning, English, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Spanish, Editing, Media Relations, International Relations, Press Releases, Blogging, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Proofreading, Nonprofits, Journalism
Education
Syracuse University 1964 — 1968
BA, Politial Science
Bay Shore High
Chemonics International December 2014 - Present
Nathan Associates June 2013 - December 2014
Near East Foundation January 2013 - May 2013
Middle East Institute September 2012 - December 2012
Everyday Democracy May 2011 - September 2012
International Institute of Connecticut June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Social Media, Event Planning, Nonprofits, International Relations, Research, Editing, Intercultural..., Foreign Policy, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, International Political...
Education
Syracuse University - Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics, International Relations, Global Political Economy
US Department of Homeland Security October 2014 - Present
Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Dept of Homeland Security August 2012 - Present
Congressmen Tim Walz (MN01) March 2014 - September 2014
Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy September 2010 - May 2012
Middle East Institute June 2011 - August 2011
United States Marine Corps June 1999 - September 2010
Skills
Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Policy, Military, Performance Analysis, Analysis, Data Analysis, Program Management, International Relations, Government, Stata, National Security, Community Outreach, Management, Security Clearance, Program Evaluation, Nonprofits, Military Operations
Education
University of Michigan 2010 — 2012
Master of Public Policy, National Security Policy and Strategy
Arroyo Del Oso
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company September 2013 - Present
Shakespeare Theatre Company April 2012 - January 2015
Shakespeare Theatre Company January 2013 - August 2014
American Diabetes Association March 2013 - July 2014
American Diabetes Association September 2012 - December 2012
Freelance October 2011 - February 2012
Freelance November 2011 - January 2012
Middle East Institute June 2010 - September 2010
Middle East Institute June 2009 - August 2009
Camp Nejeda June 2004 - September 2007
Skills
Editing, Research, History, Middle East, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Politics, Fundraising, Social Media, Translation, International Relations, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Adobe Acrobat, HTML, Email Strategy, Email Marketing, Regional Studies, Cultural Education, House Management, Sales, Online Advertising, Event Management
Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) 2014 — 2016
Master of Arts (MA)
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London 2010 — 2011
Master of Arts (MA)
Vassar College 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
ITOCHU International Inc. November 1998 - Present
World Bank June 1997 - October 1998
Middle East Institute May 1996 - February 1997
Skills
Writing, Research, Analysis, Risk Management
Education
American University, School of International Service 1995 — 1998
Master's degree, International Politics and International Development
University of Delaware 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
U.S. Department of Homeland Security May 2015 - Present
University of Maryland August 2014 - Present
Middle East Institute February 2014 - May 2014
Office of Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger January 2013 - April 2013
Skills
Public Policy, Counterterrorism, Intelligence Analysis, Policy Analysis, Qualitative Research, Foreign Policy, Modern Standard Arabic, International Relations, Political Science, Intercultural..., Cultural Awareness, Academic Writing, National Security, Spanish-English, Spanish, Foreign Languages, Spanish-speaking, English grammar, Translation, International Public..., Egyptian Arabic, Teamwork, Microsoft Office, Research, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning
Education
University of Maryland College Park 2014 — 2016
Master of Public Policy, International Security & Economic Policy, 3.90
University of Maryland College Park 2013 — 2014
Graduate Certificate Degree, Terrorism Analysis, 4.0
Salisbury University 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, General, 3.725
College of William & Mary August 2015 - Present
College of William & Mary August 2014 - Present
Middle East Institute June 2015 - August 2015
The Aftab Committee June 2015 - August 2015
Adam Cook for Congress August 2012 - November 2012
The Princess Anne Country Club May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Photoshop, Grant Writing, Constant Contact, InDesign, Donor Perfect, Votebuilder, Python, Java, HTML, CSS, Press Releases, Digital Photography, Research, Stata
Education
The College of William & Mary in Virginia 2014 — 2016
Bachelor’s Degree, International Relations and Middle Eastern Studies