Arab American Institute

Description

Founded in 1985, the Arab American Institute is a non-profit membership organization based in Washington D.C. that focuses on the issues and interests of Arab-Americans nationwide. James Zogby, brother of pollster John Zogby, is founder and president of the AAI. Founder: James Zogby Founded: 1985

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Arab American Institute Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Pamela Stumpo, Ph.D. Pamela Stumpo, Ph.D. Seattle, Washington Details
Pamela Stumpo, Ph.D.'s Arab American Institute Experience October 1996 - August 1997
Job Recent Ph.D. Looking for a NonAcademic Job
Industry International Affairs
Experience
University of Washington  October 2001 - June 2012
American Council on Education  June 2000 - August 2001
Al Ahram Newspaper   September 1999 - May 2000
Middle East Research and Information Project   September 1997 - September 1998
Arab American Institute   October 1996 - August 1997

Skills
Research, Higher Education, Interviewing Skills, Teaching, Editing, Writing, International Relations, Politics, Community Outreach, Program Development, Public Speaking, Grant Writing

Education
University of Washington   2005 — 2012
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Political Science and Government

The American University in Cairo   2003 — 2005
Egyptian Colloquial Arabic at Arabic Language Institute

Middlebury Intensive Summer Arabic Program   2003 — 2003
Modern Standard Arabic

University of Washington   2001 — 2003
Master of Arts (MA), Political Science and Government

ALIF Arabic Summer Institute in Fez, Morocco   2002 — 2002
Modern Standard Arabic

International Language Institute in Cairo, Egypt   1999 — 2000
Modern Standard Arabic

Wesleyan University   1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Government and English

Rami Ayyub Rami Ayyub Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Rami Ayyub's Arab American Institute Experience May 2009 - September 2009
Job Managing Editor at Global Risk Insights
Industry Defense & Space
Experience
Global Risk Insights  April 2015 - Present
Lockheed Martin  December 2013 - Present
Global Risk Insights  December 2013 - March 2015
Organizing for Action  January 2014 - May 2014
Lockheed Martin  August 2012 - December 2013
BMA Engineering   January 2010 - June 2012
National Orchestral Institute   August 2011 - May 2012
Arab American Institute   May 2009 - September 2009

Skills
Economics, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Political Risk Analysis, Global Politics, Energy Economics, Process Improvement, Microsoft Excel, PeopleSoft, Economic Modeling, Financial Risk, Financial Markets, C++, Antitrust Economics, Solo Piano, Long Distance Running, Public Speaking, Economic Policy

Education
Georgetown University   2015 — 2017
Master of Science in Foreign Service, International Relations and Affairs

University of Maryland College Park   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Bachelor of Music (B.M.), Finance, Vocal Performance

Mary Karam McKey Mary Karam McKey San Francisco, California Details
Mary Karam McKey's Arab American Institute Experience 1993 - 1994
Job Director, San Francisco, Institute of International Education
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Institute of International Education  January 2015 - Present
Institute of International Education  February 2011 - December 2014
Institute of International Education  July 2007 - January 2011
Ayusa  December 2004 - June 2007
Institute of International Education  April 2001 - October 2003
AMIDEAST  September 1997 - March 2001
Arab American Institute   1993 - 1994

Skills
Capacity Building, International..., Grants, Program Development, Non-profits, NGOs, Grant Writing, Program Evaluation, International Education, International Relations, Program Management, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Philanthropy, Human Rights, Social Entrepreneurship, Intercultural..., Civil Society, Qualitative Research, Public Policy, Community Development, Foreign Policy, Public Diplomacy, Nonprofits

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   1994 — 1997
Master of Arts (MA), Near and Middle Eastern Studies

Hamilton College   1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (BA), International and Comparative Political Studies

The American University in Cairo   1990 — 1991
study abroad

Emily Manna Emily Manna Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Emily Manna's Arab American Institute Experience September 2011 - December 2012
Job Program Associate at OpenTheGovernment.org
Industry Public Policy
Experience
OpenTheGovernment.org   August 2015 - Present
Cambridge Global Advisors  April 2014 - October 2014
National Defense University Foundation  May 2014 - August 2014
American University  June 2013 - December 2013
Resolute Consulting LLC  January 2013 - June 2013
Arab American Institute   September 2011 - December 2012
American University  January 2011 - December 2011
American University Summer Scholars Fellowship   March 2011 - August 2011
Concern Worldwide, Inc   June 2010 - August 2010
Visiting Nurses Association  December 2008 - June 2010

Skills
Arabic, Research, Public Policy, Community Development, Community Outreach, French, International..., Nonprofits, Social Media, Foreign Policy, Non-profits, Moroccan Arabic, Event Planning, Public Relations, Policy, Government, Spanish, Qualitative Research, Program Management, Stata, Quantitative Research

Education
Georgetown University   2013 — 2015
Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.), Public Policy

American University   2008 — 2011
BA, International Development

AMIDEAST   2010 — 2010
Arabic, Moroccan Studies

John Olivieri John Olivieri Greater Boston Area Details
John Olivieri's Arab American Institute Experience 2011 - 2012
Job National Campaign Director 21st Century Transportation at United States Public Interest Research Group
Industry Government Relations
Experience
United States Public Interest Research Group   December 2014 - Present
JCO Law Firm, PC.   January 2013 - December 2014
Ed Markey for US Senate  August 2012 - February 2013
Arab American Institute   2011 - 2012
WilmerHale  2009 - 2010
Congressman Jim Moran   2008 - 2008
Untied State House of Representatives, Democracy Assistance Commission   2007 - 2008
United States House of Representatives, Office of Congressman David Price   2006 - 2007
Office Of The District Attorney  May 2006 - August 2006
John Kerry Presidential Campagin   2003 - 2004

Skills
Political Campaigns, Government, Politics, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Political Science, Public Speaking, Research, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Policy, Project Management, Economics, Volunteer Management, Public Sector, Local Government, Strategic Communications, International Relations, Criminal Law, Commercial Litigation, Grassroots Lobbying, Public Interest, Public Interest..., Government Relations, Political Strategy, Congressional Lobbying, Strategic Media..., Political Communication, Legislative Relations, Legislation, Grassroots, Fundraising, Legal Writing, Community Outreach, Press Releases

Education
American University, Washington College of Law   2006 — 2009
Juris Doctor, Law, 3.2/4.0

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government, 3.7/4.0

Cornell University   2003 — 2004
Public Policy Analysis, A+

Francis Matt Francis Matt Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Francis Matt's Arab American Institute Experience August 2012 - November 2012
Job Freelance journalist and researcher
Industry Online Media
Experience
The McClatchy Company  October 2014 - May 2015
Al Jazeera America  April 2013 - April 2014
Federal Network, Inc.   December 2012 - April 2013
Al Jazeera Media Network  January 2013 - March 2013
Arab American Institute   August 2012 - November 2012
Arab American Institute   September 2011 - July 2012
IBOPE-Zogby International   May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
News Writing, Broadcast Journalism, Blogging, Stata, SPSS, Statistics, Social Media, Community Management, Social media analytics, FOIA, Public Records, Data Visualization, Database Queries, Microsoft Office

Education
Hamilton College   2008 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and Government

Eddie Bejarano Eddie Bejarano Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Eddie Bejarano's Arab American Institute Experience February 2015 - Present
Job Government Relations Associate at Arab American Institute
Industry International Affairs
Experience
Arab American Institute   February 2015 - Present
Arab American Institute   September 2014 - January 2015
Del Frisco's Restaurant Group  March 2014 - December 2014
Representative Susan A. Davis   March 2014 - September 2014
Del Frisco's Restaurant Group  September 2013 - February 2014
Center for International Policy  September 2013 - December 2013
Binghamton University  August 2009 - May 2013
Country Fair Park  July 2010 - July 2011

Skills
Government Relations, Congressional Affairs, Capitol Hill, Civil Rights, U.S. foreign policy, International Relations, Middle East Politics, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Twitter, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Facebook, Public Speaking, Research, Arabic, History, Latin American Studies, Politics, Middle Eastern Studies

Education
State University of New York at Binghamton   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History, 3.6

State University of New York at Binghamton   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, 3.4

Université Al-Akhawayn Ifrane   2012 — 2012
Arabic, 4.0

Gabrielle Borg Gabrielle Borg Livonia, Michigan Details
Gabrielle Borg's Arab American Institute Experience June 2015 - August 2015
Job Summer Intern at Arab American Institute
Industry International Affairs
Experience
Mid American Global Education Council   December 2013 - Present
Michigan Association of Student Councils and Honor Societies (MASC/MAHS)   May 2013 - Present
PCCC  June 2015 - August 2015
Arab American Institute   June 2015 - August 2015

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Social Media, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Leadership, Teamwork, Social Networking, Time Management, Communication, International Relations

Education
University of Michigan   2013 — 2017
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government, Sophomore

Adlai Stevenson High School   2009 — 2013
Magna Cum Laude - High School Diploma

Natalie Eft Natalie Eft Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Natalie Eft's Arab American Institute Experience 2001 - 2001
Job International Development Program Manager
Industry International Trade and Development
Experience
AECOM  November 2013 - Present
Chemonics International  July 2011 - November 2013
Chemonics International  July 2009 - July 2011
Lowe Enterprises  2006 - 2009
TRAK Legal  October 2005 - August 2006
Peace Corps  2003 - 2005
National Democratic Institute (NDI)   January 2003 - May 2003
Arab American Institute   2001 - 2001

Skills
International..., Project Management, Capacity Building, NGOs, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Community Development, Non-profits, Grants, Economic Development, Community Outreach, Training, Program Management, Policy, Nonprofits, Proposal Writing, Social Impact

Education
Bradford University School of Management   2014 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Georgetown University   2009 — 2011
Master of Arts (M.A.), Liberal Studies/International Affairs

Davidson College   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science/International Studies

The American University in Cairo   2000 — 2001
One year study abroad, Arabic and Political Science

University of California, Berkeley
Intensive Arabic Modern Standard Arabic

Radwa Wahba Radwa Wahba Springfield, Virginia Details
Radwa Wahba's Arab American Institute Experience May 2012 - August 2012
Job International Relations Professional
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission  December 2013 - Present
Kuwait-America Foundation  June 2013 - September 2013
Marie Stopes International  February 2013 - June 2013
Berger Hirschberg Strategies LLC  January 2013 - May 2013
US House of Represetatives   May 2012 - September 2012
Arab American Institute   May 2012 - August 2012
Language on Demand, Inc.   October 2011 - February 2012
Middle East Broadcasting Network  August 2011 - October 2011
Georgetown University  December 2010 - January 2011
Al-Ghanim & Sons BMW Group, Kuwait   May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Policy, Foreign Policy, Human Rights, Healthcare, Research, Teamwork, Government, Nonprofits, Editing, Event Planning, International Relations, Arabic, Briefing, Database Administration, NGP, Managing Database, Social Media, Fundraising, Policy Analysis, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Proposal Writing

Education
George Mason University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Global Affairs, Linguistics

Ed Gaier Ed Gaier Greater Boston Area Details
Ed Gaier's Arab American Institute Experience May 2009 - August 2009
Job Data Services Account Executive at Catalist
Industry Research
Experience
Catalist  November 2013 - Present
Arab Studies Institute  July 2011 - Present
TSD Communications   May 2011 - October 2013
George Mason University  May 2009 - December 2010
George Mason University  August 2008 - December 2010
Arab American Institute   May 2009 - August 2009
Marist Institute for Public Opinion  May 2007 - August 2007
Siena Research Institute  October 2005 - May 2007

Education
George Mason University   2008 — 2011
Master of Arts (MA)

Siena College   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Alexander Matika Alexander Matika New York, New York Details
Alexander Matika's Arab American Institute Experience May 2013 - June 2013
Job Fundraising and Communications Professional
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Experience
Shepherd's Table  June 2014 - November 2014
Unity Productions Foundation  August 2013 - August 2014
American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC)   September 2013 - November 2013
Arab American Institute   May 2013 - June 2013
University of Virginia  January 2013 - May 2013
University of Virginia  January 2013 - May 2013

Education
University of Virginia
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Religious Studies

American University of Beirut
Summer Study Abroad, Arabic Language

Yarmouk University
Summer Study Abroad, Arabic Language

Alia Hamad Alia Hamad Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Alia Hamad's Arab American Institute Experience June 2005 - August 2005
Job School Social Work Intern at Arlington Public Schools
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
Arlington Public Schools  September 2015 - Present
FACETS  September 2014 - May 2015
Burberry at Tyson’s Galleria   November 2013 - July 2014
COACH at Tyson’s Galleria   November 2012 - October 2013
Palestinian General Delegation in Canada   December 2011 - October 2012
Palestinian Government Media Center (PGMC)   August 2009 - March 2010
Nationalities Service Center  February 2008 - May 2008
Negotiations Support Unit of the Palestinian Authority   May 2007 - July 2007
Arab American Institute   June 2005 - August 2005

Skills
Community Outreach, Research, International Relations, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Policy Analysis, Proposal Writing, Editing, Social Media, Communication, Teaching, Public Relations, Community Development, Human Rights

Education
George Mason University   2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Social Work

Oxford Seminars   2012 — 2012
Certification, TESOL/TESL

Earlham College   2005 — 2009
BA, Politics

Jamila Benkato Jamila Benkato Irvine, California Details
Jamila Benkato's Arab American Institute Experience November 2011 - June 2012
Job J.D. Candidate at UC, Irvine School of Law
Industry Law Practice
Experience
ACLU  May 2015 - Present
UC Irvine School of Law  August 2014 - May 2015
Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs  May 2014 - August 2014
West Michigan Refugee Education and Cultural Center  March 2013 - August 2013
West Michigan Refugee Education and Cultural Center  August 2012 - January 2013
Arab American Institute   November 2011 - June 2012
UC Santa Barbara  January 2011 - June 2012
Human Rights Watch  October 2011 - December 2011
Southern Methodist University  August 2006 - August 2009

Skills
International Relations, Foreign Policy, Political Science, Media Coverage, Research Projects, Online Research, Archival Research, Student Affairs, Administrative Functions, Fast Turnaround, Critical Discourse..., Foreign Relations, Quick Thinker, Writing, Lesson Planning, Academic Advising, Study Abroad Programs, Student Housing, Domestic Politics, Middle East, Human Rights, Research, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Editing

Education
University of California, Irvine   2013 — 2016
Doctor of Law (JD)

University of California, Santa Barbara   2010 — 2012
Master's, Global and International Studies

Southern Methodist University   2005 — 2009
B.A., History, Religious Studies

Bshara Nassar Bshara Nassar Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Bshara Nassar's Arab American Institute Experience June 2013 - July 2013
Job Master's in Conflict Transformation
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
UNDP  January 2014 - April 2014
Eastern Mennonite University  September 2012 - October 2013
Arab American Institute   June 2013 - July 2013
Interfaith Community Group   September 2011 - May 2013
New Story Leadership for the Middle East  May 2012 - August 2012
Dar al-Kalima Evangelical Lutheran School   January 2012 - May 2012
Self Employed  January 2011 - May 2012
Tent of Nations   August 2010 - May 2012
New Story Leadership for the Middle East  June 2011 - August 2011
Bethlehem University  September 2008 - June 2010

Skills
Public Speaking, International Relations, Microsoft Office, Research, Fundraising, Teaching, Public Relations, NGOs, Social Networking, Human Rights, Policy Analysis, Project Management, Team Leadership, Leadership, Community Outreach, Advocacy, Educational Outreach, International..., Community Organizing, Conflict Transformation, Conflict Analysis, Israeli-Palestinian..., Conflict Resolution, Conflict Management, Arabic

Education
Eastern Mennonite University   2012 — 2014
Master's Degree, Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, 3.8

American University   2012 — 2012
Human Rights Advocacy and Peacebuilding, Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

Bethlehem University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor degree, Computer Information Systems and Business Administration

Johara Hall Johara Hall Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Johara Hall's Arab American Institute Experience June 2012 - May 2013
Job Associate, Economic Growth at DAI
Industry International Trade and Development
Experience
DAI  March 2014 - Present
DAI  May 2013 - March 2014
Arab American Institute   June 2012 - May 2013
Providence College  October 2010 - May 2012
U.S. Department of State   May 2011 - August 2011
USAID  June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Political Science, Community Outreach, Non-profits, SPSS, Research, Editing, International Relations, Nonprofits, Public Policy, International..., Politics, Community Development, Fundraising, Qualitative Research, Human Rights, Policy Analysis

Education
Providence College   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Art, Political Science/Global Affairs

Rabat American School   2004 — 2008
International Baccalaureate Bilingual Diploma

Sabeen Altaf Sabeen Altaf Greater New York City Area Details
Sabeen Altaf's Arab American Institute Experience January 2004 - September 2008
Job Senior Program Manager, Science and Technology Programs at Institute of International Education
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Institute of International Education  May 2010 - Present
Seedco  August 2009 - December 2009
Arab American Institute   January 2004 - September 2008
Aga Khan Foundation  January 2002 - June 2002

Skills
Fundraising, Research, Event Planning, Urdu, South Asia, Non-profits, Program Development, International Relations, Public Policy, Budgeting, Writing, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Organizational..., Grant Writing, Policy Analysis, Volunteer Management, Leadership, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Politics, Community Development, Program Evaluation, Proposal Writing, Philanthropy, Strategic Communications, International...

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1999 — 2001
MPP/MBA, Public Policy and International Affairs/Humphrey Institute and Carlson School of Management

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1996 — 2001
BA, International Relations and Economics

Myles Teasley Myles Teasley Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Myles Teasley's Arab American Institute Experience May 2014 - August 2014
Job Teacher at St. Mark's School of Texas
Industry Education Management
Experience
St. Mark's School of Texas   August 2014 - Present
Arab American Institute   May 2014 - August 2014
American Center for International Labor Solidarity AFL-CIO  May 2013 - August 2013
Center for the Study of Islam and Democracy (CSID)   June 2012 - August 2012
Davidson College (Office of Admissions & Financial Aid)   August 2011 - May 2012
Davidson College  August 2011 - May 2012
American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California  May 2010 - August 2011

Skills
Teaching, Political Science, Research, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Arabic, Politics, Critical Thinking, Middle Eastern Studies, Microsoft Office, Non-profits, Proposal Writing, Moroccan, Secondary Education, Writing, Intercultural..., Social Networking, Leadership, Project Management, Social Media Marketing

Education
Davidson College   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science, Arabic

Arabic Language Institute in Fez   2012 — 2012
Arabic Language and Literature

Center Sidi bou Said for Languages (Tunisia)   2012 — 2012
Arabic Language and Literature

Harvard-Westlake School   2004 — 2010

Omar Tewfik Omar Tewfik Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Omar Tewfik's Arab American Institute Experience May 2010 - May 2014
Job Communications Specialist at American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Experience
AFSCME  May 2014 - Present
Truman National Security Project  January 2015 - Present
Arab American Institute   May 2010 - May 2014
Arab American Institute   September 2009 - May 2010

Skills
International Relations, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Political Campaigns, Crisis Communications, Politics, Nonprofits

Education
Albright College   2005 — 2009
BA, Individualized Study Program: Poli Sci, History, Spanish

Leann Lundstedt Leann Lundstedt Lincoln, Nebraska Area Details
Leann Lundstedt's Arab American Institute Experience August 2003 - December 2003
Job Community Manager
Industry Internet
Experience
Nelnet Business Solutions  January 2012 - July 2012
Hyype.com   November 2010 - December 2011
Geni.com  July 2008 - July 2010
Yammer, Inc.   July 2008 - November 2009
BizQuest, LLC   September 2006 - July 2008
Ryan D. Golds, PLC   October 2005 - August 2006
US Fulbright Association   August 2004 - August 2005
Arab American Institute   August 2003 - December 2003

Skills
Project Coordination, Problem Solver, Highly Analytical, Effective Communcator, Social Networking, Public Relations, Management, Start-ups, Analytical Skills, Research, Event Planning, Social Media, Advertising

Education
Nebraska Wesleyan University   2000 — 2004
BS, Political Science, Environmental Studies and Anthropology

Samia Makhlouf Samia Makhlouf Toronto, Canada Area Details
Samia Makhlouf's Arab American Institute Experience August 2009 - October 2010
Job Account Director at FleishmanHillard
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
FleishmanHillard  May 2013 - Present
FleishmanHillard  September 2011 - May 2013
Gerard Kennedy Re-election Campaign   March 2011 - May 2011
Arab American Institute   August 2009 - October 2010
Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies  March 2005 - August 2009
U.S. Copts Association   August 2004 - March 2005
WMB   2002 - 2002
WMB   2002 - 2002

Skills
Public Affairs, Public Relations, Community Outreach, International Marketing, Strategic Communications, Crisis Communications, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Reputation Management, International Relations, Crisis Management, Government, Integrated Marketing

Education
Le Moyne College   2000 — 2004
B.A., English, Political Science

Brandon Hess Brandon Hess Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Brandon Hess's Arab American Institute Experience February 2008 - September 2008
Job Proposal Manager at CACI International Inc
Industry Defense & Space
Experience
CACI International Inc  May 2015 - Present
PTFS, Inc.   August 2014 - May 2015
Haystax   July 2013 - June 2014
Mission Essential Personnel, LLC  September 2011 - March 2013
Parsons  November 2009 - September 2011
Borouj Consulting   September 2008 - September 2009
Arab American Institute   February 2008 - September 2008
Fahmy Hudome International   January 2006 - May 2006

Skills
Proposal Writing, Government Contracting, DoD, Government Proposals, Business Development, Management, Analysis, Research, Training, Government, Program Management, Defense, Security Clearance, Contract Management, Leadership, Intelligence Analysis, Top Secret, Intelligence, Policy, Crisis Management, Air Force, Proposal Support, Federal Government, Afghanistan, Army, Military Operations, Military, National Security, FAR, Security, Government Procurement, Information Assurance, Earned Value Management, Human Resources, Command, Counterterrorism, Homeland Security, Operational Planning, Organizational..., RFP, International Relations, Defence, Intelligence Community

Education
Pepperdine University   2005 — 2007
BA, International Studies/Political Science

Sara Jawhari Sara Jawhari Kansas City, Missouri Area Details
Sara Jawhari's Arab American Institute Experience June 2012 - August 2012
Job Multimedia Storyteller. Advocate. Dreamer. Professional. [Mass Media & Communications]
Industry Media Production
Experience
Vision Digital Cinema LLC   February 2014 - Present
Syria Relief and Development  May 2013 - August 2013
Arab American Institute   June 2012 - August 2012
The University of Kansas  August 2010 - May 2012
The University of Kansas  September 2010 - November 2011
Invisible Children Inc.  June 2011 - August 2011
Johnson County Community College  July 2008 - May 2010

Skills
Social Media, Promotions, Event Management, Event Planning, Editing, Fundraising, Non-profits, Social Networking, Photoshop, Public Relations, Video Editing, Photography, Social Media Marketing, Final Cut Pro, Journalism, Salesforce.com, Advertising, Community Outreach, Writing, Persuasive Writing, Press Releases, Public Speaking, Creative Writing, Adobe Creative Suite, Copywriting, Nonprofits, Media Relations

Education
University of Kansas   2010 — 2014
Double BA, Anthropology Peace & Conflict Studies

Johnson County Community College   2008 — 2010
AA, Liberal Arts - Journalism

Nahil Sharkasi Nahil Sharkasi Greater Seattle Area Details
Nahil Sharkasi's Arab American Institute Experience October 2004 - January 2005
Job Program Manager at Microsoft Studios
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Microsoft  September 2010 - Present
Trigger LA   January 2010 - April 2010
Humana  June 2009 - August 2009
USC  2008 - 2009
Middle East Broadcast Networks - Alhurra   November 2006 - June 2007
Middle East Broadcast Networks - Alhurra   February 2005 - October 2006
Arab American Institute   October 2004 - January 2005

Skills
Broadcast, Final Cut Pro, Video Games, Xbox 360, Interactive..., iPhone, Video Production, Avid, Broadcast Television, Television, Media Production, Broadcast Journalism, Video Editing, New Media, Game Design, Avid Media Composer, Producing, ENPS, Storytelling, Screenwriting

Education
University of Southern California   2007 — 2010
M.F.A., Interactive Media

University of Maryland College Park   2000 — 2004
B.A., Journalism, Broadcasting

Kristyn Acho Kristyn Acho Greater Detroit Area Details
Kristyn Acho's Arab American Institute Experience September 2014 - December 2014
Job Health Management Candidate at University of Michigan School of Public Health
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
University of Michigan School of Public Health  September 2015 - Present
Arab American Institute   September 2014 - December 2014
Bamyan Media   June 2013 - October 2013
Pro Bono Institute  May 2012 - August 2012
University of Michigan  June 2011 - July 2011
The Michigan Daily  September 2009 - April 2011
The Michigan Daily  April 2010 - January 2011

Skills
Blogging, Journalism, Analytical Skills, Social Media, Public Speaking, Writing, Press Releases, Social Media Marketing, Copy Editing, Feature Articles, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, WordPress, Editing, Qualitative Research

Education
University of Michigan   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English with a Minor in History, Alumna

Meredith Pahowka Meredith Pahowka Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Meredith Pahowka's Arab American Institute Experience August 2014 - Present
Job Executive Assistant at Arab American Institute
Industry Executive Office
Experience
Arab American Institute   August 2014 - Present
Saving Promise  January 2014 - August 2014
The Breastfeeding Center for Greater Washington   September 2012 - December 2013

Skills
Executive..., Executive Office..., International Relations, International..., Nonprofits, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Program Development, Grants, Grant Writing, Intercultural..., Women's Issues, Management, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Writing, Event Planning, Customer Service, Appointment Scheduling, Executive Calendar..., Leadership, Social Networking, PowerPoint

Education
The George Washington University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Middle East Studies

Hilary Robertson Collado Hilary Robertson Collado Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Hilary Robertson Collado's Arab American Institute Experience March 2008 - June 2013
Job Persian Flagship Program Coordinator at University of Maryland
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Experience
University of Maryland  July 2013 - Present
Arab American Institute   March 2008 - June 2013
Mount Holyoke College Office of Admissions   August 2009 - July 2012
Administration for Children and Families (ACF)   June 2004 - May 2008
MANY (Mid-Atlantic Network of Youth and Family Services)   October 2000 - October 2007
Mount Holyoke College Career Development Center  September 2004 - May 2007
Berlitz  September 2005 - December 2005
The Daily Star  June 2005 - August 2005

Skills
Community Outreach, Editing, Policy, Foreign Policy, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Public Policy, International..., Grant Writing, Research, Community Development, Non-profits, International Relations, Politics, Fundraising, Training, Government, Nonprofits, Leadership, Teaching, Volunteer Management, Social Media, Policy Analysis, Program Development, Grant Reviewing

Education
Mount Holyoke College   2003 — 2007
BA, International Relations, Middle Eastern Studies

Universidad de Granada   2006 — 2006
Study Abroad, International Relations, Islamic Studies, Arab/Spanish History

Damascus University   2005 — 2005
Study Abroad, Arabic Language

Elissar Khalek Elissar Khalek Orange County, California Area Details
Elissar Khalek's Arab American Institute Experience October 2004 - January 2005
Job Digital Media Manager
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Elissar Khalek Photography   2010 - Present
Center for Effective Government  August 2012 - August 2013
Food & Water Watch  July 2008 - July 2012
InterContinental Hotels Group  August 2005 - November 2007
United Palestinian Appeal  February 2005 - June 2005
Arab American Institute   October 2004 - January 2005

Skills
Web Content Management, Photography, Non-profits, Creative Writing, Process Improvement, Social Media, Blogging, Social Networking, Copywriting, Community Outreach, SEO, Copy Editing, Facebook, Web Content, Nonprofits, Digital Media, Strategic Communications, Public Policy, Event Management, Graphic Design, Online Advertising

Education
University of Maryland Baltimore County   2002 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

George Mason University   2000 — 2002

Chris Keally Chris Keally Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Chris Keally's Arab American Institute Experience May 2010 - August 2010
Job Government Relations Intern at The Arab American Institute
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
The Arab American Institute   May 2010 - August 2010
Arab American Institute   May 2010 - August 2010
Cotuit Yacht Club   June 2006 - August 2008

Skills
Analysis, PowerPoint, Research, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Editing, Writing, Social Media, Microsoft Office

Education
Davidson College   2007 — 2011
Political Science, Arabic

Qasid   2009 — 2009
Modern Standard Arabic

SIT Oman   2009 — 2009
Arabic, Political Development

Noble & Greenough High School   2001 — 2007

Davidson College
Political Science; Arabic

David Pollak David Pollak Greater New York City Area Details
David Pollak's Arab American Institute Experience 2010 - 2014
Job at
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Arab American Family Support Center  June 2012 - Present
Business and Labor Coalition of NY (BALCONY)   January 2010 - Present
Dentons  August 2009 - Present
Pegasus Capital  June 2009 - Present
Community Service Society  2009 - Present
Center for Arts Education  2006 - Present
Arab American Institute   2010 - 2014
Democratic National Committee  November 2006 - August 2013
Advocates for Children of New York  2004 - 2009
Obama for America  August 2008 - November 2008

Education
Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government   1988 — 1990

Colorado College   1982 — 1986
BA, Politics and Economics

Westhill High School

Yasmeen Shaheen-McConnell Yasmeen Shaheen-McConnell New York, New York Details
Yasmeen Shaheen-McConnell's Arab American Institute Experience January 2010 - August 2011
Job Program Manager at The Aspen Institute
Industry Public Policy
Experience
The Franklin Project at The Aspen Institute   January 2014 - Present
News Deeply  August 2013 - January 2014
Harvard Graduate Council   June 2012 - May 2013
174 Trust   June 2012 - August 2012
Arab American Institute   January 2010 - August 2011
Arab American Institute   January 2009 - January 2010
AmeriCorps  January 2008 - January 2009

Skills
Non-profits, Community Outreach, International Relations, Nonprofits, Public Policy, Event Planning, Large-scale Event..., Program Management..., Research, Leadership, Race & Ethnic Relations, Religion, Politics, Volunteer Management, Team Management, Proofreading, Public Speaking, Government, Policy, Blogging, Training, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Policy Analysis, Community Development, Large Scale Events

Education
Harvard University   2011 — 2013
M.T.S., Religion, Ethics, and Politics

The George Washington University   2004 — 2008
B.A., International Affairs, Anthropology

Taif Jany Taif Jany Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Taif Jany's Arab American Institute Experience June 2012 - September 2012
Job Program Associate at the Education for Peace in Iraq Center
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Education for Peace in Iraq Center (EPIC)   May 2015 - Present
Education for Peace in Iraq Center (EPIC)   February 2014 - May 2015
Education for Peace in Iraq Center (EPIC)   January 2014 - February 2014
CQ Roll Call Group  September 2012 - December 2012
Arab American Institute   June 2012 - September 2012
Congressman Keith Ellison   March 2012 - June 2012
Union College  July 2011 - September 2011
Union College  June 2009 - September 2009

Skills
Research, Social Media, Web Development, Nonprofits, Editing, Public Speaking, Fundraising, International Relations, Salsalabs

Education
Union College   2008 — 2012
BA, Sociology and French

Union College   2008 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Sociology and French

James Catterall James Catterall Bethesda, Maryland Details
James Catterall's Arab American Institute Experience June 2013 - July 2013
Job Student at Oberlin College
Industry
Experience
Van Hollen for Senate   July 2015 - July 2015
East-West Center (EWC)   February 2014 - July 2014
Arab American Institute   June 2013 - July 2013
Imagination Stage, Inc.   February 2012 - February 2012
The National Center for Children and Families  February 2011 - February 2011

Skills
Editing, Research, Writing, Social Media

Education
Oberlin College   2014 — 2018

The Field School   2008 — 2014
High School

Shereen Tewfik Shereen Tewfik Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Shereen Tewfik's Arab American Institute Experience October 2013 - October 2013
Job Program Coordinator at Vital Voices Global Partnership
Industry Program Development
Experience
Vital Voices Global Partnership  February 2014 - Present
Arab American Institute   October 2013 - October 2013
United States Peace Corps  April 2011 - June 2013
43rd Street Kids Preschool, Inc.   January 2010 - April 2011
Midtown West Extended Day   February 2010 - June 2010
Guggenheim Museum  September 2009 - December 2009
Green Door Clubhouse   September 2007 - May 2009

Skills
Teaching, Public Speaking, Editing, Research, Intercultural..., Spanish, Monitoring and..., Grant Writing, Positive Youth..., Program Development and..., Program Management, International..., Creative Writing, Leadership, Event Management, Youth Development, Training, Program Development

Education
Franklin & Marshall College   2003 — 2007
B.A., Sociology and Women & Gender Studies

NYC Lab School

Farrah Ghazi Zughni Farrah Ghazi Zughni Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Farrah Ghazi Zughni's Arab American Institute Experience October 2006 - May 2007
Job Ebola Response Desk Officer at International Medical Corps
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
International Medical Corps  December 2014 - Present
International Medical Corps  April 2014 - December 2014
International Medical Corps  October 2012 - April 2014
Arms Control Association  October 2010 - September 2012
NOW Lebanon  January 2010 - October 2010
Internships and Volunteering   2006 - 2010
Tharwa Foundation   June 2008 - December 2008
Arab American Institute   October 2006 - May 2007
Office of the Governor, State of Texas  May 2002 - September 2004

Skills
writing, editing, research, Arabic, History, Copy Editing, Politics, Press Releases, Newsletters, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Journalism, Public Relations, Event Planning, Word, Media Relations, Excel, Non-profits, English, International Relations, HTML, Strategic Communications, Magazines, Publications, Blogging, Social Networking, Proofreading, Editing, Research, Nonprofits, Foreign Policy, Policy Analysis, News Writing, Online Journalism, Feature Articles, Community Outreach, Policy, International..., Publishing, Editorial, Storytelling

Education
American University of Beirut   2004 — 2008
MA, Arab and Middle East Studies

The University of Texas at Austin   2000 — 2004
BA, Philosophy, Government

Mary Carroll High   1996 — 2000
High School Diploma, General

Courtney Jonas Courtney Jonas Charlottesville, Virginia Area Details
Courtney Jonas's Arab American Institute Experience June 2005 - March 2007
Job Multifaceted Manager
Industry Hospitality
Experience
The Downtown Grille   March 2015 - Present
The Clifton Inn  October 2014 - March 2015
Mirbeau Inn & Spa  August 2012 - October 2014
Consultant  March 2007 - October 2014
High Peaks Resort  November 2011 - August 2012
The Whiteface Lodge & Resort   August 2010 - February 2012
St. Lawrence University  March 2007 - March 2008
Arab American Institute   June 2005 - March 2007

Skills
Graphic Design, Web Design, Web Analytics, Restaurant Management, Advertising, Editing, Event Planning, Fundraising, Press Releases, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Training, Research, Budgets, Event Management

Education
St. Lawrence University   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

High School   1998 — 2001

Laura Neme Laura Neme Greater Detroit Area Details
Laura Neme's Arab American Institute Experience June 2011 - August 2011
Job J.D.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Michigan State University College of Law  September 2014 - January 2015
MSU College of Law Housing Clinic   August 2013 - December 2014
Michigan State University College of Law Admissions   December 2012 - September 2014
Henry Ford Health System  May 2014 - August 2014
The White House  May 2013 - August 2013
The White House  May 2011 - November 2011
Arab American Institute   June 2011 - August 2011
20th District Court   October 2010 - January 2011
The White House  June 2009 - August 2009
Murdoch Law Firm   September 2008 - May 2009

Skills
Westlaw, Politics, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Courts, Research, Policy Analysis, Leadership, Policy, Qualitative Research, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, LexisNexis, Litigation, PowerPoint, Fundraising, Nonprofits

Education
Michigan State University College of Law   2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of Michigan-Dearborn   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy, Political Science, Law and Society

Vanessa J. Panaligan Vanessa J. Panaligan Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Vanessa J. Panaligan's Arab American Institute Experience July 2007 - December 2007
Job Professional in International Relations
Industry International Affairs
Experience
International Monetary Fund  2012 - Present
International Center for Religion & Diplomacy  August 2014 - February 2015
Young Professionals in Foreign Policy  October 2013 - May 2014
Soliya  August 2011 - June 2012
Arab-West Report   July 2010 - September 2010
European Commission  March 2008 - August 2008
Arab American Institute   July 2007 - December 2007
British Council, Cultural Department of the British Embassy   May 2007 - September 2007

Skills
International Relations, International..., Foreign Policy, European Union, Research, Intercultural Relations, French, Social Media, Policy Analysis, Arabic, Capacity Building, Editing, Program Management, Event Management, Social Networking, Community Development, Transatlantic Relations, Euro-Mediterranean..., Migration/ Diaspora..., Youth Engagement and..., Counterterrorism, Conflict Analysis

Education
Université catholique de Louvain   2015 — 2015
Certificate, International Law and Legal Studies

Georgetown University   2009 — 2011
Master of Arts, Communication, Culture, and Technology (Globalization in the Arab World)

Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies   2010 — 2010
Trade and Development

University of Tampa   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Government and World Affairs

University of Cambridge   2005 — 2005
Politics of the European Union

Dara Elasfar Dara Elasfar Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Dara Elasfar's Arab American Institute Experience August 2009 - September 2009
Job MPS Graduate Student at Georgetown University
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
Feature Film for Al-Jazeera   June 2015 - Present
Al Arabiya News Channel  September 2014 - December 2014
Birzeit University  January 2014 - January 2014
American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee DC Area Chapter   November 2013 - January 2014
Sky News Arabia   October 2013 - November 2013
Ratner Companies  November 2012 - January 2013
ObjectDC   May 2012 - 2013
Arab American Institute   August 2009 - September 2009

Skills
Bilingual-English/Arabic, Highly personable, Outstanding..., Organized Multi-tasker, Organizational..., High Organizational..., Highly responsible, Always Willing to Learn, Oral & Written..., Work Well Independently, Fast-paced, Always Punctual, Motivated self-starter, Social Media, Marketing Research, Interpersonal..., Arabic, Communication, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint

Education
Georgetown University   2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Journalism

George Mason University   2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Broadcast Journalism

Kristin McCarthy Kristin McCarthy Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Kristin McCarthy's Arab American Institute Experience January 2014 - Present
Job Policy Director at the Arab American Institute
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Arab American Institute   January 2014 - Present
The Telos Group   May 2011 - December 2013
World Vision International  March 2011 - September 2011
World Vision International  June 2010 - October 2010
Refuge Egypt   August 2009 - December 2009

Skills
Nonprofits, Politics, International Relations, Editing, Social Media, Operations Management, Research, Websites, Policy Analysis, Policy, Training, Leadership, Proposal Writing, Database Administration, Strategic Communications, Event Planning, Grant Writing, Grants, Conflict, History, Peacebuilding, Human Resources, Fundraising, Political Science

Education
Seattle Pacific University   2006 — 2010
BA

Hanane Lahnaoui Hanane Lahnaoui Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Hanane Lahnaoui's Arab American Institute Experience May 2014 - August 2014
Job Global Business and Economics Project Assistant at Atlantic Council
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Atlantic Council  August 2015 - Present
Atlantic Council  June 2015 - August 2015
St. Lawrence University  August 2012 - May 2015
St. Lawrence University  August 2012 - May 2015
St. Lawrence University  August 2011 - May 2015
Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN)   August 2014 - December 2014
St. Lawrence University  August 2012 - December 2014
The Brookings Institution  May 2014 - August 2014
Arab American Institute   May 2014 - August 2014
The Washington Center  January 2014 - May 2014

Skills
Research, Public Speaking, Student Affairs, Community Outreach, Teaching, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Higher Education, Event Planning, Fundraising, Editing, Qualitative Research, Grant Writing, Student Development, Nonprofits, Spanish, Outstanding..., Statistics, Salesforce.com

Education
St. Lawrence University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, International Economics- Government

The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars   2014 — 2014
Business and Global Trade

Hilliard Davidson High School   2008 — 2009

Lycée Poly-Sciences
Sciences Economiques

Adam Ahmed Adam Ahmed Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Adam Ahmed's Arab American Institute Experience June 2006 - August 2006
Job Assistant Program Officer at Cultural Vistas
Industry International Affairs
Experience
Cultural Vistas  May 2015 - Present
Word Beats and Life   January 2015 - June 2015
Careers in Non-Profits   March 2014 - December 2014
Jos. A. Bank Clothiers   May 2013 - March 2014
Peace Corps  January 2011 - March 2012
USDA/Foreign Agricultural Service  September 2008 - December 2010
Bretton Woods Committee  June 2008 - August 2008
Arab American Institute   June 2006 - August 2006
U.S. Embassy Belgrade   June 2005 - August 2005

Skills
International..., Program Evaluation, International Relations, Capacity Building, Community Development, Policy Analysis, NGOs, Youth Development, Grant Writing, Grants, Research, Community Outreach, Program Development, Global Health, Fundraising, Human Rights, HIV prevention, Public Speaking, Video Editing, Radio Host, Broadcasting Production, French, Qualitative &..., Report Writing, Video Production, Live Event Producer, Event Planning, Economic Research, Game Theory, Cross-cultural..., Cross Cultural...

Education
George Mason University   2009 — 2013
Master's Degree, Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, 3.78

George Mason University   2004 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Global Affairs, Graduated with Honors

Dalal Hillou Dalal Hillou Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Dalal Hillou's Arab American Institute Experience January 2012 - April 2012
Job J.D. Candidate American University, College of Law
Industry International Affairs
Experience
Palestine Children's Relief Fund   August 2014 - Present
Baladna - Association for Arab Youth   January 2015 - July 2015
Nue Medical Consulting  December 2013 - January 2015
Dean Rusk Center, University of Georgia Law School   August 2012 - May 2013
Arab American Institute   January 2012 - April 2012
Refugee Resettlement and Immigration Services of Atlanta (RRISA)   June 2011 - July 2011
Kumon  January 2008 - May 2008

Skills
International Relations, Community Outreach, Politics, Research, Arabic, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Event Planning, Social Media, Editing, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, Policy Analysis, Program Management, Political Science, Foreign Policy

Education
American University Washington College of Law   2015 — 2018
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

The University of Georgia   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Affairs, Arabic

Andrew Sabino Andrew Sabino Greater Boston Area Details
Andrew Sabino's Arab American Institute Experience October 2006 - June 2008
Job Attorney at Lucas Law Group, LLC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Lucas Law Group, LLC   May 2015 - Present
Ramineni Law Associates, LLC  October 2014 - May 2015
Law Office of Iannella & Mummolo  January 2012 - October 2014
Klibaner and Sabino   August 2011 - December 2011
Gilmore, Rees & Carlson, P.C.   January 2011 - May 2011
Greater Boston Legal Services  September 2010 - December 2010
Massachusetts Appeals Court, Hon. Mitchell J. Sikora, Jr.   May 2010 - July 2010
United States Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts   September 2009 - December 2009
Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General  June 2009 - August 2009
Arab American Institute   October 2006 - June 2008

Skills
Civil Litigation, Employment Law, Criminal Law, Probate, Estate Planning, Legal Research, Research, Writing, Litigation, Appeals, Personal Injury, Hearings, Immigration Law, Motions

Education
New England School of Law   2008 — 2011
Juris Doctor, cum laude

Tufts University   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, International Relations, German Studies

University of Tübingen   2003 — 2004

Kristina Keeler Kristina Keeler San Diego, California Details
Kristina Keeler's Arab American Institute Experience September 2010 - October 2011
Job Program Analyst at CSA
Industry Defense & Space
Experience
Client Solution Architects  March 2015 - Present
SRA International  June 2014 - March 2015
CGI  October 2012 - June 2014
CGI  November 2011 - October 2012
Arab American Institute   September 2010 - October 2011
University of California  May 2010 - September 2010
American Task Force on Palestine  June 2009 - January 2010
University of California  August 2004 - September 2007

Skills
Program Management, Operating Budgets, Department Budgeting, Schedules, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Small Business, Microsoft Office, Proposal Support, Office Administration, Data Analysis, Data Entry, SharePoint, Privia, Conference Coordination, Research, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Middle East, Diplomatic History, Adobe Acrobat, Purchase Orders, Purchase Requisitions, Purchasing, Event Management, Analysis, Government, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Management, Leadership, Policy, Security Clearance, Proposal Writing

Education
Georgetown University, Continuing Studies   2014 — 2015
Graduate Certificate, International Migration Studies

University of London, School of Oriental and African Studies   2007 — 2008
Master of Arts (M.A.), International Studies and Diplomatic Practices

University of California, Santa Barbara   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Dual Degree: Global Studies and English Literature

Dos Pueblos High School

Dena Elian Dena Elian Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Dena Elian's Arab American Institute Experience September 2013 - January 2014
Job Grants and Programs Associate at Syria Relief and Development
Industry International Affairs
Experience
Syria Relief and Development  July 2014 - Present
Syria Relief and Development  March 2014 - July 2014
Arab American Institute   September 2013 - January 2014
Department of Human Services  April 2013 - September 2013
The Michigan State University Office for International Students and Scholars   September 2012 - May 2013
The General Delegation of the Palestine Liberation Organization to the U.S.   May 2012 - August 2012
Refugee Development Center  December 2011 - May 2012
Birzeit University  September 2011 - December 2011
The State News  May 2011 - August 2011
The State News  May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Microsoft Office, Fundraising, International Relations, Research, Data Analysis, Team Leadership, Qualitative Research, Nonprofits, Editing, Politics, SPSS, Social Media, Public Speaking, Teamwork, Grant Writing, Arabic, Community Development, Proposal Writing

Education
Michigan State University   2008 — 2012
B.A. International Relations

Birzeit University
Palestine and Arabic Studies Program

Rula Zaru Rula Zaru Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Rula Zaru's Arab American Institute Experience June 2011 - August 2011
Job Research Assistant at Westat
Industry Research
Experience
Westat  January 2014 - Present
Search for Common Ground  October 2013 - December 2013
Higher Learning   June 2009 - May 2013
McDaniel College  August 2008 - May 2013
Arab American Institute   June 2011 - August 2011
Higher Learning Inc   January 2010 - January 2011
Sharek Youth Forum   June 2010 - August 2010
Sharek Youth Forum   June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Arabic, Research, Community Outreach, Social Media, Spanish, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Outlook, SPSS, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Non-profits, Higher Education, Teaching, Microsoft Office, Oral, Facebook, Microsoft Excel, Social Networking, Blogging, Data Entry, Leadership, Data Analysis, Qualitative Research, Time Management

Education
McDaniel College   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, 3.8

Universidad Antonio de Nebrija   2011 — 2012
Spanish

Omar Alkhalaf Omar Alkhalaf Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Omar Alkhalaf's Arab American Institute Experience January 2007 - May 2007
Job Business Development Executive
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Govini  October 2014 - Present
Leidos  June 2013 - September 2014
SAIC  September 2012 - June 2013
One Race One Place (OROP)   September 2009 - March 2013
SAIC  February 2012 - August 2012
SAIC  December 2010 - January 2012
iCore Networks  July 2010 - December 2010
Parlux Fragrances  August 2005 - December 2010
Raising Smiles   September 2005 - August 2010
Arab American Institute   January 2007 - May 2007

Skills
Program Management, Training, Analysis, Social Media, Leadership, Marketing, Event Management, Business Development, CRM, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Sales, Event Planning, Account Management, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Project Planning, Business Analysis, Time Management, Community Outreach, Customer Service, Research, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Teamwork, Arabic, Business Intelligence..., Data Analysis, Team Leadership, Marketing Communications, Nonprofits, Policy, Strategy, Oracle CRM, Analytics, Oracle Reports, Business Strategy, Business Process, Competitive Analysis, Process Improvement, Enterprise Software, Big Data, Corporate Development, Essbase, Government Contracting

Education
George Mason University
B.A, Global Affairs

Oakton HS

Mahmoud El-Hamalawy Mahmoud El-Hamalawy Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Mahmoud El-Hamalawy's Arab American Institute Experience January 2000 - April 2000
Job News Producer at Al Jazeera
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
Al Jazeera  July 2006 - Present
Al Jazeera  April 2002 - June 2006
Legal Language Services  June 2002 - May 2006
Arab American Institute   January 2000 - April 2000

Education
George Mason University   1997 — 2001
BA, International Politics

ISA

Lamine Hamdad Lamine Hamdad Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Lamine Hamdad's Arab American Institute Experience January 2008 - August 2010
Job Web Design/Development | Database Systems Engineer | Fine Art Drawing & Photography
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
University Research Co., LLC (URC) & Center for Human Services (CHS)   July 2014 - Present
ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS  June 2012 - Present
Uncork'd Art   May 2012 - Present
Waterfront Tower Condo's Website   March 2012 - Present
MOCA DC   October 2009 - January 2013
National US-Arab Chamber of Commerce  March 2011 - May 2011
Arab American Institute   January 2008 - August 2010
George Washington University  January 2006 - August 2010
National U.S-Arab Chamber of Comm   March 2010 - March 2010
Chevy Chase Computers   January 2010 - March 2010

Skills
HTML, PHP, XML, CSS, Java, Graphic Design, Negotiation, Research, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Editing, Microsoft Excel, JavaScript, Management, Program Management

Education
The George Washington University - School of Business   2006 — 2010
Bachelor, Information Systems

Montgomery College   2002 — 2006
Associate Degree, Web Technologies

Joan Hanna Joan Hanna Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Joan Hanna's Arab American Institute Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Community Relations and Programs Associate at Arab American Institute
Industry International Affairs
Experience
Arab American Institute   January 2015 - Present

Skills
Arabic, International Relations, Politics, Foreign Policy, Middle Eastern Studies, Political Science, Accounting, QuickBooks, Peachtree, Event Planning

Education
American University   2010 — 2013
BA, International Relations, 3.7

Majed Jafari, PMP Majed Jafari, PMP Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Majed Jafari, PMP's Arab American Institute Experience September 2001 - December 2003
Job Program Manager
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Communications Resource, inc  July 2007 - Present
HumanTouch, LLC   December 2003 - July 2007
Arab American Institute   September 2001 - December 2003
ColorSource, Inc   December 1995 - August 2001

Skills
Contract Negotiation, Six Sigma, Government, Writing, Government Relations, PMP, HSPD-12, Smartcard SME, PIV, Strategic Planning, Management Consulting, Management, Government Contracting, Policy, Contract Management, Proposal Writing, Program Management, Project Management, Business Process

Education
Marymount University   1998 — 2000
MBA, finance

Nebraska Wesleyan University   1987 — 1991
pychology/business

Patsy Thomasson Patsy Thomasson Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Patsy Thomasson's Arab American Institute Experience 2001 - 2010
Job Manager at Ben Barnes Group
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Ben Barnes Group  April 2002 - Present
Ben Barnes Group  2001 - Present
Arab American Institute   2001 - 2010
Depatment of State   1998 - 2001
Clinton Administration  1995 - 1998
White House Office of Presidential Personnel  1995 - 1998
White House  1993 - 1998

Skills
Strategic Communications, Public Policy, Foreign Policy, Politics, Policy, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Political Campaigns, Crisis Communications, Program Management, Government, Media Relations, Policy Analysis, Speech Writing, International Relations, Public Affairs, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Strategy, Legislation, Legislative Relations, Political Consulting, Grassroots Organizing, Coalitions, Political Communication, Federal Government, Political Science, Economic Development, International..., Legislative Affairs, Crisis Management, Public Administration, Community Development, Congressional Affairs, Legislative Research, Message Development, Governmental Affairs, Grassroots

Education
Henderson State University   1965 — 1969

Hillary Gavan Hillary Gavan Rockford, Illinois Area Details
Hillary Gavan's Arab American Institute Experience 2002 - 2003
Job Writer
Industry Media Production
Experience
Beloit Daily News  October 2003 - Present
Arab American Institute   2002 - 2003
Ottumwa Courier  2001 - 2002

Skills
Newspaper, Feature Articles, Ap Style, Investigative Reporting, Editing, Copy Editing, Press Releases, Blogging, Storytelling, News Writing, Journalism, Social Media, Public Relations, Copywriting, Newspapers, AP Style

Education
University of Iowa   1997 — 2001
Journalism, International Relations

Deree College, Athens Greece

Mia Kamal Mia Kamal Greater New York City Area Details
Mia Kamal's Arab American Institute Experience May 2008 - November 2008
Job PhD candidate
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
College of Saint Elizabeth  August 2015 - Present
College of Saint Elizabeth  August 2013 - Present
Louisiana State University  August 2010 - Present
Louisiana State University  August 2012 - May 2013
Louisiana State University  August 2010 - May 2012
Arab American Institute   May 2008 - November 2008
Community Action Commission  October 2007 - May 2008
Fox's Pizza Den  September 2005 - April 2007
YMCA Harrisburg   January 2006 - January 2007

Skills
Intercultural..., College Teaching, SPSS, Stata, Communication, Media Relations, Research, International Relations, Politics, Higher Education, Qualitative Research, Editing, Student Affairs, University Teaching, Policy Analysis, Teaching, Critical Thinking, Community Outreach, Social Media, Digital Media, New Media, Media Planning, Advertising, Mass Communication, Strategic Communications, Intercultural Relations, Intercultural Awareness, Political Economy, Political Science, PowerPoint, Public Policy, Political Campaigns, Media Analysis, Spanish, Public Relations, Media Research, Foreign Languages, Health Communication, Orientalism, Theory, Communication Theory, Sociology, Political Sociology, Political Psychology, Psychology, Quantitative Research, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Press Releases

Education
Louisiana State University   2010 — 2016
Ph.D., Mass Communication/Political Science

University of Central Florida   2008 — 2010
MA, Mass Communication

Widener University School of Law (PA)   2006 — 2007
none, Law

Saint John's University   2002 — 2004
BA, Psychology

Bard College at Simon's Rock   2000 — 2001
None, Life Sciences

Harrisburg Academy   1995 — 1999
None, Honors/Regents High School/Secondary Diploma Program

Bashir Faddoul Bashir Faddoul Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Bashir Faddoul's Arab American Institute Experience September 2007 - November 2007
Job Graphic Designer
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
Ava Anderson Non Toxic  February 2014 - Present
VegiCouture Lifestyle LLC   September 2011 - Present
Patra: Fine Stationery & Floral Couture   August 2010 - Present
Subway  December 2007 - Present
Self-employed web & graphic designer  May 2007 - Present
Aaliyah Memorial Fund   July 2006 - Present
Pointe Blank Solutions  December 2011 - April 2014
Zebra Image Studios   February 2009 - June 2013
Arab American Institute   September 2007 - November 2007
Joint Concepts   July 2007 - September 2007

Skills
Graphic Design, Web Design, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Illustrator, Logo Design, Advertising, Flash, Graphics, Brochures, Posters, CSS, Flyers, Flash Animation, Banners, Photoshop, Marketing, Visual Communication, Typography, Vector Illustration, Layout, Business Cards, Corporate Identity, Video, Image Editing, Book Design, Adobe Fireworks

Education
Loyola University Chicago   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Visual Communications

Sherine ElAbd Sherine ElAbd Greater New York City Area Details
Sherine ElAbd's Arab American Institute Experience 2005 - Present
Job Independent Consultant/Political advisor
Industry Government Relations
Experience
New Jersey Federation of Republican Women   June 2009 - Present
Arab American Institute   2005 - Present

Skills
Arabic, International Relations, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, English, Political Campaigns, Program Development, Strategic Communications, Community Outreach, Social Media, Qualitative Research, Capacity Building, Politics, Human Rights, Foreign Policy, Public Relations, Nonprofits, International..., Government, Event Management, Fundraising, Policy Analysis, Community Development, Public Policy, Speech Writing, Research, Program Management, Proposal Writing, Policy, Event Planning, Grassroots Organizing, Political Science, Grassroots

Education
Texas A&M University-Kingsville   1965 — 1969
BA, English

Sarah Mahmoud-Bseiso, CMP, MTA Sarah Mahmoud-Bseiso, CMP, MTA San Francisco Bay Area Details
Sarah Mahmoud-Bseiso, CMP, MTA's Arab American Institute Experience August 2006 - November 2006
Job Senior Events Manager at MFactor Meetings
Industry Events Services
Experience
MFactor Meetings  October 2014 - Present
APIC  October 2012 - October 2014
Alliance of Community Health Plans (ACHP)   May 2009 - July 2012
Washington Speakers Bureau  March 2007 - December 2008
Advance Language Systems International   November 2006 - March 2007
Arab American Institute   August 2006 - November 2006

Skills
Event Management, Event Planning, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Project Planning, Meeting Planning, Registration, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Non-profits, Microsoft Office, Hospitality, Negotiation, Budget, Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Proposal Writing, Nonprofits, Social Media

Education
The George Washington University - School of Business   2011 — 2013
Master of Tourism Administration, Event and Meeting Management

Towson University
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies/Political Science

High School

Omar Baddar Omar Baddar Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Omar Baddar's Arab American Institute Experience August 2009 - January 2013
Job Digital Producer at Al Jazeera Media Network
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Al Jazeera Media Network  April 2013 - Present
Arab American Institute   August 2009 - January 2013
Palestine Cultural Center for Peace   February 2009 - July 2009
ADC of Massachusetts   February 2009 - July 2009
American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee of Massachusetts   October 2007 - January 2009
Daily Helmsman newspaper   March 2006 - May 2007
University of Memphis  August 2005 - May 2007
CIRI Human Rights Data Project   August 2004 - May 2007
Mid-South Peace and Justice Center   January 2004 - January 2006

Skills
U.S. foreign policy, Human Rights, International Relations, Non-profits, Arabic, Politics, Foreign Policy, Community Outreach, Public Policy, International..., Nonprofits, Policy Analysis, Editing, Political Science, Journalism, Grant Writing, Qualitative Research, Teaching, Community Development, Fundraising, New Media, Research, Political Campaigns, Volunteer Management, Grassroots Organizing, Spanish, Press Releases, Strategic Communications, Capacity Building, Policy, Program Development, Speech Writing, NGOs, Media Relations, Grants

Education
The University of Memphis   2005 — 2007
MA, Political Science

The University of Memphis
B.P.S, Arts and Politics

Nadia Firozvi Nadia Firozvi Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Nadia Firozvi's Arab American Institute Experience November 2010 - May 2011
Job Policy Advisor at United States Department of Homeland Security
Industry Legal Services
Experience
US Department of Homeland Security  May 2011 - Present
Arab American Institute   November 2010 - May 2011
Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center   August 2007 - October 2010
Howanski & Greene LLC   September 2006 - January 2007

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Public Policy, Mediation, Competition Law, Government, International Relations, Legislative Relations, International Law, Legal Advice, Policy, Foreign Policy, Editing, Appeals, Human Rights, Immigration Law, Family Law, Litigation, Lexis, International Human..., Legal Compliance, International..., Public International Law, Civil Rights, International..., Civil Rights Law, Securities Regulation, Rule Of Law, Coalitions, Alternative Dispute..., Refugees, Constitutional Law, Political Science, International Criminal..., Contract Law, Legislative Research, Immigration Issues, Diplomacy, Privacy Law

Education
American University, Washington College of Law
LL.M, Public International Law and the International Protection of Human Rights

Loyola College in Maryland
BA

University of Baltimore
JD

Vieshnavi Rattehalli Vieshnavi Rattehalli Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Vieshnavi Rattehalli's Arab American Institute Experience September 2012 - December 2012
Job Associate, Middle East Region at Chemonics International
Industry Internet
Experience
Chemonics International  September 2015 - Present
The Global Atlas Blog   August 2014 - Present
FairWinds Partners LLC  March 2014 - September 2015
Indian Embassy - Washington DC   January 2013 - March 2014
Top Test Prep  June 2013 - January 2014
Georgetown Conflict Resolution Association   January 2012 - May 2013
Arab American Institute   September 2012 - December 2012
Search for Common Ground  May 2012 - August 2012
The Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs   September 2011 - May 2012
United States Institute of Peace  September 2011 - May 2012

Skills
English, International Relations, Non-profits, Research, Public Speaking, Social Media, Event Planning, Human Rights, Intercultural..., Editing, Community Outreach, Blogging, Program Development, Politics, Policy Analysis, Leadership, Foreign Policy, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Social Networking, Facebook, Government, Public Policy, Data Analysis, Spanish, Policy, Grant Writing, Report Writing, Qualitative Research, Conflict Resolution, Arabic (MSA - General..., Spanish (General..., International..., Political Science, Public Relations, Press Releases, Strategic Communications, Event Management, Program Evaluation, Media Relations, Program Management, InDesign, Microsoft Excel, SPSS, Analysis, Nonprofits

Education
Georgetown University   2011 — 2013
MA, Conflict Resolution

Boston University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Science, International Relations; Public Relations

Yasmin Hussein Yasmin Hussein Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Yasmin Hussein's Arab American Institute Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Program and Communications Associate at Arab American Institute
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Arab American Institute   June 2015 - Present
Safari Ltd ®   February 2015 - June 2015
Florida Atlantic University  August 2014 - May 2015
DePuy Synthes Power Tools, Companies of Johnson & Johnson   May 2014 - December 2014
Muslim Public Affairs Council  October 2010 - May 2013
ALIM   August 2009 - September 2010

Skills
Event Planning, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Non-profits, Fundraising, Social Media, Community Outreach, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Facebook, Policy Analysis, Research, Digital Media, Digital Marketing, Program Management, Grants, Management, Strategic Planning, Community Organizing, International Relations, Politics, Training, Volunteer Management, Public Policy, Policy, Leadership Development, Time Management, Public Relations, Community Development, Organizational..., Salesforce Training

Education
Florida Atlantic University
MA, Intercultural, Cultural and Rhetorical Communication

Florida Atlantic University   2004 — 2007
BA, Intercultural/Organizational Communicatiom

Jane Kaddouri Jane Kaddouri Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Jane Kaddouri's Arab American Institute Experience 2006 - April 2014
Job at
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Prince William County Public Schools  2014 - Present
Arab American Institute   2006 - April 2014
TESOL  2003 - 2006
Institute for Local Self-Reliance  1999 - 2003

Skills
Non-profits, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Marketing Communications, Budgets, Management, Research, Grants, Sponsorship, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Public Policy, Politics, Strategic Communications, Social Media, Program Management, Volunteer Management

Education
George Mason University   1997 — 1999
Master of Arts (M.A.), French Language and Literature, Cultural Studies

George Mason University
B.A., French Language and Literature, Comparative Literatures

John Olivieri John Olivieri Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
John Olivieri's Arab American Institute Experience July 2011 - Present
Job Government Relations Manager Domestic Policy at Arab American Institute
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Arab American Institute   July 2011 - Present
WilmerHale  October 2009 - February 2010
United States Congressmen (D) Jim Moran (Campaign for Reelection)   May 2008 - November 2008
U.S. House of Representatives   September 2007 - May 2008
U.S. House of Representatives   September 2006 - May 2007
Westchester County District Attorney's Office  May 2006 - August 2006
New York City Council Woman Jessica Lappin   May 2005 - November 2005
John Kerry Victory - Presidential Campaign   March 2004 - November 2004

Education
American University Washington College of Law   2006 — 2009
Juris Doctorate, Government and International Law

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   2002 — 2006
Bachelors of Arts, Political Science; Political Science

Brenda Abdelall Brenda Abdelall Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Brenda Abdelall's Arab American Institute Experience 2003 - 2003
Job
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Jeffrey J. Kimbell & Associates   April 2014 - Present
New York University Abu Dhabi  September 2011 - June 2014
New York University Abu Dhabi  December 2011 - November 2013
Sidley Austin LLP  October 2006 - December 2010
ACLU  June 2006 - August 2006
Michigan Clinical Law Center   September 2005 - December 2005
Sidley Austin LLP  May 2005 - August 2005
Bryan Cave  May 2004 - August 2004
Arab American Institute   2003 - 2003

Education
University of Michigan Law School   2003 — 2006
Juris Doctor Dec

University of Michigan   1999 — 2003
B.A. with distinction

Alma KorKor Alma KorKor Canton, Ohio Area Details
Alma KorKor's Arab American Institute Experience June 2005 - Present
Job
Industry Education Management
Experience
American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC)   June 2013 - Present
Arab American Institute   June 2005 - Present
University of Maryland  June 2010 - December 2011
Case Western Reserve University  2003 - 2004

Education
The University of Akron   2008 — 2010
Master of Arts (MA), Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Jennifer Batra Jennifer Batra Greater San Diego Area Details
Jennifer Batra's Arab American Institute Experience 1993 - 1995
Job Computer Software Professional
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Batra household   June 2007 - Present
Art Plus Technology   September 2006 - March 2009
SBLI of Massachusetts  February 2004 - August 2006
Art Plus Technology   1999 - 2004
INSCI Corp   1997 - 2000
Middle East Broadcasting Corp  1995 - 1996
Arab American Institute   1993 - 1995

Skills
Exstream Dialogue...

Education
Dickinson College   1989 — 1993
BA, International Studies, Russian

Daniel Korey Jr. Daniel Korey Jr. Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Daniel Korey Jr.'s Arab American Institute Experience June 2012 - August 2012
Job
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Ethics and Public Policy Center  January 2013 - May 2013
Churches for Middle East Peace  June 2012 - August 2012
Arab American Institute   June 2012 - August 2012
New America Foundation  June 2011 - August 2011
Arab American Institute   June 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Research, Grassroots Lobbying, Grassroots Organizing, Advocacy, SPSS, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Oral & Written..., Drupal, WordPress, LexisNexis, Basic HTML, Politics, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Blogging, Government, Non-profits

Education
American University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree

Pennsbury High School   2004 — 2009