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
College of Environmental Design, UC Berkeley July 2015 - August 2015
Institute for South Asia Studies July 2013 - August 2015
Middle East Institute January 2013 - June 2013
AksoyCindoruk - Design and Corporate Identity Office May 2012 - September 2012
Turkish Culture Club September 2011 - June 2012
Go Project Films April 2011 - June 2011
Skills
Event Planning, Foreign Languages, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Program Management, Public Programming, Finances
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Global Studies, Ethnomusicology, 3.56
UC Berkeley College of Environmental Design 2015 — 2015
[In]City 2015, City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning, In Progress
Middle East Technical University
International Relations and Affairs
Delhi University
Political Science, Asian History
University of California, Berkeley 2006 — 2006
Hindi Language
Self-employed 2012 - Present
Elite College Link November 2013 - Present
Life and Times Production January 2014 - January 2015
New York University Abu Dhabi August 2010 - December 2011
UAE Philharmonic Orchestra September 2010 - November 2011
Haaretz June 2009 - July 2009
The Colbert Report September 2008 - December 2008
Middle East Institute May 2008 - August 2008
The Onion January 2008 - April 2008
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science / Linguistics
Sciences Po Paris 2009 — 2009
International Relations
Goucher College 2012 — 2014
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Creative Nonfiction
Atlantic Council August 2015 - Present
Johns Hopkins University SAIS October 2014 - Present
Florida International University May 2015 - July 2015
International Rescue Committee January 2015 - May 2015
Middle East Institute December 2013 - May 2014
Law Offices of Michael L. Work May 2013 - August 2013
Skills
QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, INSZoom, Data Entry, Outlook, Administrative..., Research, Critical Thinking, Sales, Spanish, Time Management, Qualitative Research, Teamwork, English, Policy Analysis
Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) 2014 — 2016
Master of Arts (M.A.), Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Florida International University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, International Relations and Affairs and Political Science
Damascus community school 2010 — 2011
High school
Kings academy 2009 — 2010
High school
Middle East Institute September 2015 - Present
BiblioLabs, Makers of BiblioBoard March 2015 - August 2015
Clubz In Home Tutoring March 2015 - May 2015
شبابيك... WINDOWS - CHANNELS FOR COMMUNICATION...חלונות October 2014 - January 2015
Cisternyard Media May 2012 - December 2013
The Times Of Israel July 2013 - August 2013
College of Charleston Upward Bound June 2013 - July 2013
NUVO Magazine June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Journalism, Blogging, News Writing, Photography, Editing, Newspapers, Social Networking, Photoshop, Politics, InDesign, Middle Eastern Studies, Research, International Relations, Israeli-Palestinian...
Education
Georgetown University 2015 — 2017
M.A. Security Studies, Terrorism and Substate Violence
College of Charleston 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Majors: Political Science and International Studies, 3.937/4.0 (Summa Cum Laude)
The Hebrew University
George Washington University January 2014 - Present
US Army 2014 - Present
US Army 2012 - 2014
Middle East Institute 2013 - 2013
Skills
Military Operations, Military, Army, Military Experience, Intelligence Analysis, National Security, Operational Planning, Counterinsurgency, Command, Force Protection, Afghanistan, Security Clearance, Weapons, Top Secret, DoD, Turkish
Education
The George Washington University 2008 — 2015
Master of Arts (MA), Near and Middle Eastern Studies
The George Washington University 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations and Affairs
Koç Üniversitesi 2011 — 2011
Turkish Politics
Virginia Military Institute 2008 — 2009
International Studies. MilitaryScience
Mater Dei High School
Middle East Institute June 2015 - September 2015
Globesight September 2013 - July 2014
Carnegie Middle East Center June 2013 - January 2014
BBC October 2012 - December 2013
Human Rights Watch September 2012 - November 2012
Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs February 2011 - August 2011
Skills
International Relations, Middle Eastern Affairs, Political Science, Research, Conflict Analysis, Policy Analysis, International Economics, International Political..., Econometrics, Data Analysis
Education
Tufts University - The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy 2014 — 2016
Master of Arts in Law & Diplomacy - International Affairs
American University of Beirut 2008 — 2012
B.A. Political Studies, International Relations
Dubai International School 2004 — 2007
American High School Diploma, Sciences
Middle East Institute September 2015 - Present
BrewDog November 2014 - August 2015
Columbia University September 2013 - January 2014
Skills
Arabic, Translation, Politics, Modern Standard Arabic, Research, History, Literature, Proofreading, Academic Writing, Editing, Microsoft Office, Writing, English, Social Media
Education
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) 2014 — 2015
Master of Science (MSc), International and World History, Distinction
Columbia University in the City of New York 2013 — 2014
Master of Arts (MA), International and World History
University of Oxford 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Islamic Studies, 1st Class
Middle East Institute June 2015 - August 2015
U.S. Department of State February 2015 - May 2015
Clarion Events August 2013 - April 2014
Defence IQ September 2012 - August 2013
Raytheon September 2010 - May 2012
Raytheon June 2009 - September 2009
Skills
Government, Arabic, International Relations, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Defense, Military, Aerospace, Six Sigma, Security Clearance, Defence, Proposal Writing, Foreign Affairs, Negotiation, Program Management, FAR, DFAR, Conference Production, VIP management
Education
Boston University - Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies (Pardee School) 2014 — 2016
Master of Arts (M.A.), International Relations and Affairs
University of Colorado at Boulder 2006 — 2010
BA, International Affairs - Middle East
American University of Beirut 2009 — 2010
Independent Study, Middle East Studies, Arabic
The International Baccalaureate January 2014 - Present
Project HOPE October 2013 - December 2013
The World Bank May 2013 - August 2013
American University School of International Service August 2010 - May 2013
Al Arabiya News Channel January 2013 - March 2013
U.S. Department of Commerce August 2012 - December 2012
American Friends of UNRWA May 2012 - August 2012
Middle East Institute January 2012 - April 2012
Embassy of the Republic of Iraq January 2011 - December 2011
U.S. House of Representatives July 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Human Rights, Economics, Intercultural..., Government, Quantitative Research, Grants, SPSS, Public Policy, Political Science, Community Outreach, International Relations, Israeli-Palestinian..., Arab-Israeli Conflict, Arabic, Palestine, Middle East, International Politics, Research, Qualitative Research, Lotus Notes, Adobe Premiere, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Publisher
Education
American University 2011 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.)
American University 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Courage Services, Inc. November 2013 - July 2015
National Democratic Institute (NDI) April 2013 - November 2013
Middle East Institute January 2013 - April 2013
Boy Scouts of America September 2010 - May 2011
The University of Texas at Austin October 2009 - May 2010
George Washington University May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Linguistics, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Translation, Arabic, Spanish, International Relations, Politics
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Linguistics Honors, Spanish, Arabic Flagship Program, Summa Cum Laude
Alexandria University 2011 — 2012
The Language Flagship, Arabic
University of Washington 2015 — 2016
Master of Science (M.S.), Computational Linguistics
California State University, Long Beach January 2014 - Present
California State University, Long Beach August 2013 - Present
Middle East Institute June 2015 - August 2015
ULTA Beauty September 2014 - May 2015
Teach and Travel June 2014 - July 2014
Golden Arches Peer Health Education Program August 2012 - June 2013
Service for Sight September 2009 - June 2013
Mark Takano for Congress September 2012 - November 2012
Nordstrom January 2009 - August 2010
Skills
Community Outreach, Leadership, Political Science, Government, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Grant Writing, Human Rights, Research, Nonprofits, NGOs, Fundraising, Microsoft Office, SPSS, Volunteer Management, Social Networking
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2013 — 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.), Political Science
UC Riverside 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
Aliso Niguel High School
NYC Service August 2015 - Present
Office of Councilmember Tom LaBonge June 2014 - August 2014
Kids At Risk Action (KARA) - Children’s Rights Advocacy Network May 2014 - August 2014
Boston College February 2014 - May 2014
Middle East Institute September 2013 - December 2013
Operation:I.V.,Inc July 2013 - August 2013
Massachusetts Democratic Party January 2013 - April 2013
Dignity 2012 October 2012 - November 2012
Skills
Grants, Research, Editing, Data Entry, Google Docs, Votebuilder, PowerPoint, Canvassing, Government, Grassroots Organizing, Microsoft Word, Political Science
Education
Boston College 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science; Islamic Civilization and Societies
Georgetown University 2013 — 2013
Certificate of Completion, Semester in Washington-International Relations
Levant7 / Sayara Strategies October 2014 - Present
Investigative Reporting Workshop October 2012 - 2014
Search for Common Ground May 2013 - December 2013
Center for Peacebuilding & Development September 2013 - October 2013
American University May 2013 - May 2013
RESPOND, Inc January 2012 - December 2012
Middle East Institute February 2008 - May 2010
Education
American University
Master of Arts (M.A.), International Peace & Conflict Resolution
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science & Portuguese Studies
Northeastern University
Master of Arts (M.A.), Political Science and Government
Universidade Federal da Bahia
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Portuguese Studies
Middle East Institute May 2015 - Present
INSS Israel September 2014 - April 2015
Ecopeace/Friends of the Earth Middle East June 2013 - April 2014
Château de Chantilly June 2011 - August 2011
Simons Summer Research Program June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
French, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Research, Arabic, Middle Eastern Studies, Modern Standard Arabic, Persian, Israeli-Palestinian..., Editing, NGOs, Environmental Science, Water Policy, Egyptian Colloquial..., Levantine Colloquial...
Education
US State Department Critical Language Scholarship (Persian) 2014 — 2014
Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Princeton University 2010 — 2014
BA, Near Eastern Studies
Al Akhawayn University 2012 — 2012
Ifrane, Morocco
Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences 2012 — 2012
St. George's, Bermuda
Paul D. Schreiber High School 2006 — 2010
Port Washington, NY
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston June 2015 - Present
Gaia-Heritage, S.A.L June 2014 - August 2014
Journal of Italian Cinema and Media Studies September 2013 - May 2014
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston September 2013 - May 2014
Baltzell Art Library October 2012 - May 2014
Middle East Institute June 2013 - August 2013
The American Institute for Roman Culture June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
The Museum System (TMS), Adobe Acrobat, Nonprofits, Museums, PowerPoint, Tumblr, Wordpress, Foreign Languages, Twitter, Grant Writing, YouTube, JSTOR, Art Criticism, Event Planning, Editing, Mac OS X, Microsoft Excel, Facebook, Google Apps, Research, Critical Thinking, Adobe Creative Suite, Translation, Proofreading, Arabic, Art History, French, OS X, Academic Search Complete, ArtStor, Blogging, Social Media, Fundraising, Microsoft Office, English, Excel, Prezi, Community Outreach
Education
Bryn Mawr College
Master of Arts (M.A.), History of Art
Wellesley College 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History of Art, Economics, Cum Laude
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2012 — 2013
Cross-Registered Student, Course 4: Architecture
American University of Beirut 2011 — 2011
Non-Degree Student, World Politics, International Relations
Lycée Français de Séoul
Middle East Institute June 2012 - June 2013
Middle East Institute January 2012 - May 2012
Van Buren Intermediate School District November 2011 - January 2012
International Alert June 2010 - July 2010
W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
InDesign, Stata, Microsoft Office, Research, Statistics, Arabic, Spanish, Teaching, CiviCRM, Prezi
Education
University of Michigan Law School 2013 — 2015
Juris Doctor
Bowdoin College 2007 — 2011
B.A., Economics, Government and Legal Studies
Middlebury College Arabic Language Institute 2011 — 2011
Arabic
University of Jordan 2010 — 2010
Arabic, Economics, International Affairs
US Department of Homeland Security February 2012 - Present
Human Rights Watch October 2011 - December 2011
American University January 2007 - December 2011
Institute for International Education September 2010 - May 2011
African Refugee Development Center September 2010 - January 2011
Center for American Progress January 2010 - May 2010
Camp Anokijig June 2002 - August 2009
Middle East Institute September 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Human Rights, Arabic, French, Foreign Policy, International Relations, International..., Policy Analysis, Political Science, Politics, Conflict Analysis, Intercultural..., Public Policy, International Security, Community Outreach, Non-profits
Education
American University 2009 — 2011
M.A., International Peace and Conflict Resolution
American University 2007 — 2009
B.A., International Studies
Marquette University 2005 — 2006
French, Political Science
Beloit Memorial High School 2001 — 2005
High School Diploma
Turkish American Chamber Commerce And Industry April 2014 - June 2015
Global Affairs Society October 2013 - May 2014
University of Bridgeport September 2013 - May 2014
Turkish American Chamber Commerce And Industry December 2013 - April 2014
Middle East Institute May 2013 - June 2013
Youth Republic November 2010 - June 2011
AIESEC October 2007 - May 2009
Skills
International Relations, Research, Social Media, Intercultural..., Leadership, International..., Political Science, Media Relations, Press Releases, NGOs, English, Market Research, Microsoft Office, Human Rights, Analysis, International..., Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Marketing Event Planning, Event Management, Public Relations, Project Management, Process Management
Education
University of Bridgeport 2012 — 2014
Master of Arts (M.A.), Global Development and Peace, 4.0/4.0
Anadolu Üniversitesi
Bachelor of Business Administration
Ege Üniversitesi 2007 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, International Relations, 3.76/4.0
Nicolaus Copernicus University 2009 — 2010
Exchange Student, International Relations, 3.92/4.0
School of Public and Environmental Affairs Graduate Assistant for the Model United Nations Team August 2014 - Present
SPEA Information Commons January 2012 - Present
School of Public and Environmental Affairs Marketing and Recruitment October 2012 - Present
Middle East Institute June 2014 - August 2014
Eli Lilly and Company May 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Conflict Management, Conflict Resolution, Logistics, Research, Organization Skills, PowerPoint, Interpersonal..., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Social Media, Facebook, Teaching, Teamwork
Education
Indiana University - Bloomington 2012 — 2015
Bachelor's, Public & Nonprofit Management, 3.8
Indiana University Bloomington 2011 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Near and Middle Eastern Studies, 3.8
Greenpeace February 2014 - May 2014
Middle East Institute January 2013 - July 2013
The Borgen Project May 2012 - January 2013
Skills
International Relations, Research, Foreign Policy, Public Policy, Translation, Data Analysis, Middle East, International..., Public Relations, Fundraising, Human Resources, Stata, Persian, Nonprofits, Microsoft Office, Stakeholder Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Politics, Grant Writing, Project Management, ELAN, Logical Framework..., Facebook, Policy Analysis, Recruiting, New Hire Orientations, Databases, Sustainable Development, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Organizational..., Transcription, Interpretation, Nonprofit Management, Microsoft Word, Editing, Project Design, SWOT analysis
Education
American University School of International Service 2014 — 2016
M.A. Candidate in International Affairs
Penn State University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations and Affairs
Maastricht University 2011 — 2011
Hershey High School
U.S. Department of State January 2015 - April 2015
U.S. Department of State 2015 - 2015
U.S. Department of State 2015 - 2015
U.S. Department of State 2015 - 2015
Middle East Institute June 2014 - August 2014
Healthcare Solutions WNY June 2010 - February 2014
Americans for Democracy and Human Rights in Bahrain June 2013 - July 2013
NYS Assemblyman Mark J.F. Schroeder December 2009 - February 2010
Skills
Spanish-speaking, Microsoft Office, Alchemy Scanning..., Modern Standard Arabic, Egyptian Colloquial..., Adobe Creative Suite
Education
The George Washington University 2014 — 2016
Master of Arts (M.A.), Middle East Studies
Binghamton University 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Arabic Language, Spanish Language and Literature, 3.62
Booz Allen Hamilton February 2014 - Present
Middle East Institute September 2013 - December 2013
Duke University Provost's Office July 2012 - June 2013
Duke University Academic Council March 2011 - May 2013
Travel January 1991 - January 2013
Duke University Pratt School of Engineering August 2010 - December 2012
Duke in Istanbul February 2012 - June 2012
DukeEngage Cairo June 2010 - July 2010
Skills
Presentations, Team Problem Solving, Creative Problem Solving, Coordinate Meetings, Coordinate Events, Teamwork, Modern Standard Arabic, French, Writing, Global Affairs, Matlab, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Arabic
Education
Duke University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Civil (Structural) Engineering
Middlebury College 2011 — 2011
Arabic Summer Institute
Middle East Institute June 2015 - August 2015
Global Witness January 2015 - May 2015
American Islamic Congress June 2014 - August 2014
American University, Dept. of Philosophy and Religion January 2014 - May 2014
Empower Congo, American University May 2012 - July 2013
City of Rogers, AR May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Arabic, Research, Editing, Critical Thinking, Middle East Politics, International Relations, South Asia, Comparative Religion, Conflict Analysis, Writing, Teamwork, Urban Studies, Public Speaking, Spanish, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Social Media, English, PowerPoint, Facebook, Politics, Event Planning, Policy Analysis
Education
American University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Studies
University of Yarmouk - Irbid, Jordan 2013 — 2013
AGS
Yemassee Journal August 2014 - Present
Preston Residential College August 2014 - Present
University of South Carolina August 2013 - Present
Yahoo February 2013 - November 2013
PeacePlayers International August 2012 - July 2013
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis August 2011 - May 2012
Madison County Council of Governments November 2010 - August 2011
Teach For America - Houston Institute June 2010 - July 2010
Duval County Public Schools June 2008 - June 2010
Middle East Institute September 2006 - December 2006
Skills
Research, Editing, Blogging, Teaching, Social Media, Journalism, Coaching, Data Analysis, Program Management, Public Speaking, Writing, Management, Analysis, Qualitative Research, Nonprofits, Creative Writing, Curriculum Design, Leadership, Event Planning
Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia 2013 — 2016
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Creative Nonfiction Writing
Anderson University 2003 — 2007
B.A., Political Science
Culver Academies 1999 — 2003
Indiana High School Diploma, General
Harvard Arab Weekend March 2015 - Present
Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs January 2015 - Present
Government of Lebanon, Ministry of Interior and Municipalities June 2015 - August 2015
Middle East Institute January 2014 - June 2014
Project On Middle East Democracy August 2013 - December 2013
The Daily Star August 2012 - September 2012
The Wilberforce Society & Lawyers Without Borders June 2012 - July 2012
Arts in Tanzania August 2011 - September 2011
Office of the Prime Minister July 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Research, Teamwork, Teaching, English, Data Analysis, Press Releases, Public Speaking, Democracy, NGOs, Peacebuilding, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Arabic, Qualitative Research, Politics, Political Science, Foreign Policy, International..., Writing
Education
Harvard University 2014 — 2016
Middle Eastern Studies, GPA: 3.9/4.0
University of Cambridge 2010 — 2013
Politics, Psychology & Sociology, First Class
Boyden January 2015 - Present
Middle East Institute September 2014 - December 2014
Hopes for Women in Education June 2013 - August 2013
U.S. Department of State June 2011 - August 2011
U.S. Department of State June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
International Relations, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, InDesign, Editing, Research, Public Speaking, Social Media, Teamwork, Politics, Event Planning, Photoshop, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Fundraising
Education
Connecticut College 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, International Relations; Middle Eastern Studies
Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Doha, Qatar 2012 — 2013
Near and Middle Eastern Studies; Arabic
Bethlehem Bible College 2012 — 2012
Arabic Language and Literature
American Embassy School 2007 — 2010
Camstoll Group July 2014 - Present
Jefferson Waterman International January 2013 - July 2014
Middle East Institute May 2012 - August 2012
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars January 2012 - August 2012
Control Risks January 2010 - October 2011
Office of Senator Edward Kennedy May 2009 - August 2009
Virginia Coordinated Campaign June 2008 - November 2008
Democratic National Committee June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Political Risk Analysis, Arabic, Foreign Policy, Political Science, Politics, International Relations, Policy Analysis, International Security, Public Policy, National Security, Research, Qualitative Research, Conflict Analysis, Security Studies, Government, Economics, Foreign Affairs
Education
Georgetown University 2012 — 2014
M.A., Security Studies
University of Richmond 2004 — 2008
BA, Political Science
School for International Training 2006 — 2006
Loomis Chaffee 2000 — 2004
High School, General Stduies
Program on Extremism September 2015 - Present
George Washington University Center for Cyber and Homeland Security May 2015 - August 2015
The Washington Institute For Near East Policy January 2015 - May 2015
Middle East Institute September 2014 - December 2014
Headline Booking Group June 2013 - August 2013
Camp Watitoh June 2009 - August 2012
Skills
Event Planning, PowerPoint, Newsletters, Research, Qualitative Research, Academic Writing, Management, Organization, Collaboration, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Budget Allocation, Communication, Social Media Marketing, Editing, Event Management, Social Media
Education
Colgate University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Religion/Religious Studies, Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies
Florence University of the Arts 2013 — 2013
Fox Lane High School 2006 — 2010
High School
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut June 2015 - August 2015
Israel Policy Forum January 2013 - June 2014
Middle East Institute November 2011 - December 2012
U.S. Department of State November 2011 - December 2012
Institute for the Study of War July 2012 - November 2012
Center for a New American Security February 2012 - June 2012
Office of Senator Joseph Lieberman (ID-CT) October 2011 - February 2012
Bryn Mawr College January 2011 - May 2011
Bryn Mawr College August 2010 - May 2011
Bryn Mawr College August 2010 - May 2011
Skills
Editing, Research, Social Media, International Relations, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Policy Analysis, Foreign Policy, Report Writing, Teaching, Communication Skills, Press Releases, Event Management, Spanish, Politics, Legal Research, Legal Writing
Education
The University of Connecticut School of Law 2014 — 2017
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Bryn Mawr College 2007 — 2011
B.A., Anthropology, Cum laude
Solomon Schechter Westchester 2003 — 2007
CreativeMinds June 2014 - Present
National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) June 2014 - April 2015
Middle East Institute February 2014 - May 2014
Middlebury College June 2013 - January 2014
Global Detention Project at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies June 2012 - August 2012
Frontiers Ruwad Association May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Blogging, WordPress, Digital Media, Modern Standard Arabic, Adobe Creative Suite, Proofreading, Research, International Relations, Moodle, Tutoring, French, Human Rights, Social Media Outreach, Non-profit..., Writing, Microsoft Office, Social Media
Education
The University of Chicago 2015 — 2017
Master’s Degree, Social Work
Middlebury College 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International & Global Studies: Middle Eastern Studies, Geography and Arabic
University of Jordan 2012 — 2012
Semester of study abroad conducted in Arabic with faculty of the University of Jordan
American University Center of Provence - Marseille 2012 — 2012
Semester of study abroad conducted in French in the “Gateway to the Middle East” Program
American University of Beirut 2011 — 2011
Intensive Arabic program at the Center for Arab and Middle Eastern Studies (CAMES)
National Democratic Institute (NDI) August 2015 - Present
National Democratic Institute (NDI) November 2014 - July 2015
National Democratic Institute (NDI) May 2014 - October 2014
Caerus Associates March 2014 - April 2014
SOAS September 2012 - September 2013
Middle East Institute September 2011 - December 2011
The Daily Star July 2010 - July 2010
Office of the Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter (D-NH) January 2010 - April 2010
Skills
Foreign Policy, International Relations, Politics, Policy Analysis, Qualitative Research, International..., Diplomacy, Spanish, Research, Arabic, Event Planning, Human Rights, Proposal Writing, Blogging, Social Media
Education
School of Oriental and African Studies 2012 — 2013
M.A., Near & Middle Eastern Studies
American University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations and Affairs
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London 2010 — 2011
Junior Year Abroad, Middle Eastern Studies
American University of Beirut 2009 — 2009
CAMES Summer Intensive Arabic Program
Saffron Dance May 2013 - Present
Middle East Institute January 2013 - May 2013
Ultimate Events, Inc September 2012 - January 2013
Columbia University Bellydance December 2008 - May 2012
Barnard College May 2011 - August 2011
Dr. Donald W. King, MD May 2011 - August 2011
Ballet Hispanico of New York January 2011 - April 2011
Advocacy Associates May 2009 - August 2009
Jumpstart October 2008 - May 2009
Skills
Spanish, Arabic, Microsoft Office, iMovie, Facebook, Photoshop, Constant Contact, Team Management, Grant Writing, Team Leadership, Organizational..., Fundraising, WordPress, Editing, Web Design, Direct Mail, Event Management, HTML, SurveyMonkey, Nonprofits, Research, EndNote, Social Media, Newsletters, Mail Chimp, Twitter, HTML + CSS, EndNotes, Survey Monkey, Dance, Dance Education, Middle Eastern Studies
Education
Barnard College 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Asian & Middle Eastern Cultures, Middle East Concentration, 3.78
Sebold Communications (seboldcommunications.com) March 2004 - Present
St. Margaret's Church July 1999 - February 2004
Academy for Educational Development December 1996 - June 1999
Middle East Institute September 1995 - December 1996
Middle East Institute September 1990 - August 1995
Education
The George Washington University
MPH, Global Health Promotion, Water Sanitation
Damascus University
Fulbright Scholarship, Arabic Literature
University of Pennsylvania
BA, magna cum laude, Major—Arabic and Middle East Studies (humanities), Minor—Botany and Horticulture
GBTA Foundation June 2010 - Present
Defense Acquisition University 2009 - June 2010
Council for Advancement and Support of Education 2008 - 2009
Newspaper Association of America 1999 - 2008
Middle East Institute 1996 - 1999
Skills
Proofreading, Document Management, Content Management, Databases, Information Architecture, Knowledge Management, Library, Metadata, Research, Web 2.0
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1993 — 1995
MLS, Library and Information Science
Sarah Lawrence College 1970 — 1974
BA, English/Creative Writing
Middle East Institute April 2009 - Present
PBS-TV/Religion and Ethics Newsweekly October 2004 - April 2009
Frontline/World March 2005 - October 2008
Channel Four/Unreported World October 2006 - December 2007
National Public Radio June 2000 - December 2003
The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer November 1997 - June 2000
Marketplace Radio March 1998 - December 1998
HBO/Taxicab Confessions August 1993 - August 1995
Riptide Communications 1990 - 1990
Skills
Africa
Education
University of Southern California 1995 — 1997
MA, Annenberg School of Communications
Amherst College 1980 — 1984
BA, History
The American University in Cairo
Junior Year Abroad, Middle East Studies
National Democratic Institute (NDI) July 2014 - Present
National Democratic Institute (NDI) November 2012 - July 2014
National Democratic Institute (NDI) August 2012 - November 2012
Tomorrow's Youth Organization January 2012 - April 2012
Middle East Institute August 2011 - December 2011
Women and the Environment in Iraq Organization May 2010 - August 2011
Education for Peace in Iraq Center (EPIC) June 2010 - August 2010
Women Thrive Worldwide May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Arabic, Blogging, International..., Foreign Policy, Political Science, Non-profits, French, Middle Eastern Studies, Modern Standard Arabic, International Relations, Nonprofits
Education
Middlebury College 2007 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Near and Middle Eastern Studies, Summa cum laude
Alexandria University 2009 — 2009
Arabic Language and Literature
Stone Ridge
The Advisory Board Company June 2015 - Present
Middle East Institute June 2014 - August 2014
Middle East Institute March 2014 - June 2014
The H. John Heinz III Center for Science, Economics and the Environment March 2012 - April 2012
Council on Foundationswashin February 2011 - May 2011
AmeriCorps NCCC October 2008 - July 2009
Skills
Modern Standard Arabic, Egyptian Colloquial..., Road Biking, Creative Writing, News Writing, InDesign, Bartending, Copy Editing, Fitness, Game Design, Foreign Policy Analysis, Policy Analysis, Research, Political Science, International Relations, Arabic
Education
The George Washington University 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations and Affairs
Henry Ford Community College 2005 — 2009
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI) August 2014 - Present
Development and Training Services May 2013 - August 2014
International Center on Nonviolent Conflict December 2012 - May 2013
Relief International July 2012 - November 2012
Holy Cross Model United Nations April 2011 - May 2012
Holy Cross College Democrats March 2010 - May 2012
American University in Cairo June 2011 - August 2011
Middle East Institute January 2011 - April 2011
Skills
Politics, Public Policy, Non-profits, Research, Editing, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Political Science, Fundraising, Event Planning, Social Media, Foreign Policy, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, International..., Microsoft Office
Education
College of the Holy Cross 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, Middle Eastern Studies minor, 3.79
Lyman Hall High School
Lyman Hall High School
Lyman Hall High School
T-Rex Corporation January 2014 - Present
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace October 2013 - December 2013
Foundation for Middle East Peace September 2013 - December 2013
Middle East Institute June 2013 - September 2013
Coalition for Smarter Growth June 2013 - September 2013
CenCore, LLC June 2012 - May 2013
Brigham Young University September 2009 - April 2013
US Census Bureau May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Research, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Teaching, Proposal Writing, Leadership, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Training, Event Planning, Management
Education
Brigham Young University 2006 — 2013
Middle Eastern Studies and Arabic
Qasid Institute 2011 — 2011
TED Hatay Koleji August 2014 - Present
Middle East Institute September 2013 - December 2013
Fulbright Commission 2012 - 2013
American Islamic Congress June 2011 - August 2011
NSLIY 2008 - 2008
Skills
Teaching English as a..., ESL, Tutoring, Language Teaching, Curriculum Design, Higher Education, Curriculum Development, International Education, Teaching, Intercultural..., University Teaching, Classroom, Lesson Planning, Literature, Educational Leadership, Qualitative Research, Research, Turkish, Human Rights, Middle Eastern Studies, Politics, Public Speaking, Community Outreach
Education
Brandeis University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies
American University of Beirut 2011 — 2011
Search for Common Ground September 2014 - August 2015
Glazed Doughnuts July 2014 - August 2014
Karuna Center for Peacebuilding June 2014 - August 2014
Brown University September 2010 - May 2014
Middle East Institute June 2013 - August 2013
MEJDI Tours June 2012 - July 2012
GoBerry July 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Research, Event Planning, Digital Photography, Israeli-Palestinian..., Costume Design and..., Translation, Public Speaking, Dialogue Facilitation, Blogging, French, Proofreading, Copy Editing, Social Media, Editing, International Relations, Writing
Education
Brown University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Middle East Studies
Institut d'Etudes politiques de Lyon 2013 — 2013
Northampton High School 2006 — 2010
The Washington Post January 2015 - Present
Al Jazeera English June 2011 - Present
National Association of Hispanic Journalists - Washington D.C. Chapter September 2014 - January 2015
Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting February 2011 - May 2011
The Source - GW Television January 2011 - May 2011
Prime Movers Media 2011 - 2011
Middle East Institute September 2010 - December 2010
Politifact January 2009 - May 2009
Skills
Video Production, Multimedia, Video Editing, Foreign Languages, Broadcast Television, Data Analysis, Spanish, Arabic, Social Media, Digital Media, Final Cut Pro, Broadcast, Editing, Camera, Copy Editing, Video, Journalism, Storytelling, New Media, Premiere, Research, Investigative Reporting, Online Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Communication
Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism 2012 — 2013
Master's Degree, Digital Media
The George Washington University 2007 — 2011
B.A., International Affairs, Minor: Journalism
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile 2010 — 2010
Political Science
The American University of Sharjah 2006 — 2007
choueifat
Middle East Institute January 2015 - Present
University of Maryland May 2014 - Present
Civil Vision International May 2014 - Present
Afghan Anti-Corruption Network January 2010 - Present
NATO July 2008 - May 2014
Tolo TV June 2009 - August 2009
United States Department of Defense May 2007 - July 2008
United States Department of Defense November 2004 - May 2007
United Nations January 1999 - October 2004
Freelancer November 2001 - December 2002
Skills
International Relations, Policy, Politics, Diplomacy, Government, Strategic Communications, NGOs, Program Management, Policy Analysis, Research, Leadership, Public Policy, Analysis, Crisis Management, Civil Society, International..., Strategic Planning, Proposal Writing, Foreign Policy, Public Speaking, Management, International Security, Public Affairs, Human Rights, Political Science, Microsoft Office, Public Diplomacy, Conflict, National Security, Political Risk Analysis, International..., Afghanistan, English, Teaching, Anti-corruption, Peacebuilding, Nonprofits, Training, Microsoft Excel, Military, Project Management, Project Planning, Information Operation, Counterinsurgency, Peace Building, Capacity Building, Governance, Editing
Education
Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government
CT, Executive Education, Governance as Leaders
George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies 2009 — 2010
Certificates in English as Foreign Language, English as Foreign Language
Oxford College of Information and technology, Jalalabad Afghanistan 2003 — 2004
Diploma, Computer Software and Hardware
Imam Abu Yusuf 1998 — 2001
Diploma in Advance English, English Language
George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies
Certificates in Security Studies Language Program, Security Studies Language Program
George C. Marshall Center 2010 — 2011
Graduate Level Diploma, Advance Security and International Affairs
Swiss Colleage For Economy and Administration 2002 — 2003
Advance Diploma, Economy and Administration
Nangarhar Institute of Health Science 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Diagnostic Radiology
Hiroshima Peacebuilders Center (HPC) 2011 — 2011
Leadership, Peace Building and Security Sector Reform
Institute of World Politics 2014 — 2016
Master of Arts (M.A.), International Relations and National Security Studies
Rational 360 September 2015 - Present
Rational 360 September 2014 - August 2015
Middle East Broadcasting Networks March 2014 - September 2014
Middle East Broadcast Networks September 2012 - March 2014
Institute for the Study of War June 2012 - August 2012
Middle East Institute at Columbia University September 2011 - May 2012
Aramex International July 2011 - August 2011
United Nations Relief and Works Agency January 2010 - March 2010
Middle East Institute September 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Strategic Communications, International Relations, Editing, Foreign Policy, Politics, Arabic, Political Science, Research, Policy Analysis, Human Rights, International..., Social Media, Public Policy, Broadcast Journalism, Journalism, Proposal Writing, International Security, Intercultural..., Foreign Affairs, Government, Stata, Media Relations, Qualitative Research, News Writing, Breaking News, Public Affairs, Program Evaluation, French, NGOs, Spanish, Nonprofits, Press Releases, Political Risk Analysis, Blogging
Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs 2010 — 2012
Master of International Affairs
Bates College 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Institut français du Proche-Orient
Middlebury College
The American University in Cairo
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace August 2014 - Present
Dickey Center For International Understanding October 2011 - May 2014
Middle East Institute June 2013 - August 2013
Dartmouth College January 2013 - June 2013
Monterey Institute of International Studies June 2012 - August 2012
Dartmouth College June 2011 - September 2011
Skills
Stata, Research, Policy Analysis, Blogging, Qualitative Research, Microsoft Word, International Relations
Education
Dartmouth College 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Magna Cum Laude, Political Science and Government
Pearson United World College 2008 — 2010
International Baccalaureate
Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction July 2014 - Present
Young Professionals in Foreign Policy January 2014 - Present
CNS Global Advisors January 2014 - June 2014
Middle East Institute September 2013 - December 2013
PolicyMic July 2013 - September 2013
Gray Matters Capital Foundation July 2012 - May 2013
Boston College January 2011 - May 2011
Boston College July 2010 - August 2010
Skills
International..., Analysis Reports, International Relations, Spanish, Research, Policy Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Analysis, SPSS, Political Science
Education
Boston College 2008 — 2012
BA, History and Philosophy Double Major, Middle Eastern History and Islamic Political Thought
American University of Beirut 2011 — 2011
CAMES Summer Arabic Program
Isidore Newman School 2004 — 2008
Diploma
Booz Allen Hamilton September 2014 - Present
Cross Match Technologies July 2013 - August 2014
Office of the Secretary of Defense May 2012 - August 2012
Center for Strategic and International Studies May 2009 - July 2011
Center for Strategic and International Studies September 2008 - May 2009
Middle East Institute June 2007 - August 2007
U.S. Army War College: Strategic Studies Institute May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
National Security, Defense, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Research, Foreign Policy, Politics, Government, Writing, Business Development, Security Clearance
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 2011 — 2013
Master of Global Policy Studies
Bowdoin College 2004 — 2008
A.B. cum laude
Camp Hill High School
The Daily Caller News Foundation November 2014 - Present
U.S. House of Representatives January 2014 - November 2014
Middle East Institute May 2012 - January 2014
Office of International Programs, Georgetown University August 2011 - May 2012
Middle East Institute June 2011 - August 2011
Institute for Global Engagement June 2010 - August 2010
Center for Social Justice, Georgetown University September 2009 - April 2010
Skills
Copywriting, Translation, Social Media, Foreign Policy, Arabic, Religion, Arab-Israeli Conflict, Politics, English, International Relations, Intercultural..., International..., Spanish, Editing, Research, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Foreign Languages, Russian, Islam
Education
Georgetown University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service, Middle East Studies, Arabic
Universidad de Sevilla 2011 — 2011
Arabic
Al-Jami'ah Al-Urdunia 2010 — 2010
Arabic
United States Marine Corps September 2014 - Present
Glen Echo Group, LLC September 2012 - September 2014
Middle East Institute 2012 - October 2012
Teach for America June 2011 - January 2012
Watson Institute for International Studies January 2011 - May 2011
U.S. Commercial Service June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Teaching, International Relations, Research, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Writing, Social Media, Policy Analysis, Public Affairs, Public Policy, Foreign Policy, Government, Politics, Nonprofits
Education
Brown University 2007 — 2011
AB, International Relations (Global Security)
National Taiwan Normal University 2008 — 2008
Mandarin Training Center
Gooru July 2015 - August 2015
Peace Corps May 2012 - June 2014
Acuitus July 2009 - March 2012
U.S. Department of State January 2009 - May 2009
Middle East Institute January 2008 - May 2008
Skills
OS X, Data Analysis, Java, Qualitative Research, Team Leadership, Microsoft Office, Strategic Communications, Research, C++, HTML, Security, Usability Testing, Project Management, System Administration, JIRA, International Relations, Start-ups, Teaching, Community Outreach
Education
National Outdoor Leadership School 2014 — 2014
Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician
Peace Corps Pre-Service Training 2012 — 2012
Georgetown University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor’s Degree, Comparative Government; Arabic and Mathematics, cum laude
The American University in Cairo 2007 — 2007
Study Abroad
Atlantic Media October 2015 - Present
FTI Consulting Strategic Communications June 2015 - August 2015
Brown University Taekwondo Team January 2014 - January 2015
The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy June 2014 - July 2014
Middle East Institute June 2013 - August 2013
Princeton University July 2012 - August 2012
Girl Scouts of the USA June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Research, Public Speaking, International Relations, PowerPoint, Data Analysis, Nonprofits, Editing, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Writing, Qualitative Research, Community Outreach, Copy Editing, Event Planning
Education
Brown University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Anthropology and International Relations
Robbinsville High School 2007 — 2011
International Rescue Committee September 2015 - Present
Questscope September 2014 - Present
Fulbright Commission 2014 - Present
Brown University September 2013 - May 2014
Brown University October 2012 - May 2014
The Brown Journal of World Affairs September 2011 - May 2014
Partnership for Adult Learning January 2011 - May 2014
Middle East Institute June 2013 - August 2013
Watching America July 2011 - May 2013
Student World Assembly June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Research, Spanish, Editing, Social Media, Public Relations, InDesign, Copy Editing, Translation, Nonprofits, Creative Writing, PowerPoint, Proofreading, Community Outreach, Press Releases, Arabic, Refugees, Grant Writing, Grant Monitoring, Reporting & Analysis
Education
Brown University 2010 — 2014
B.A, Middle East Studies, International Relations
C.V. Starr-Middlebury School in the Middle East 2013 — 2013
Arabic Language
U.S. Government Contractor August 2014 - Present
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) November 2013 - August 2014
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) August 2013 - November 2013
Middle East Institute August 2012 - August 2013
U.S. House of Representatives January 2013 - May 2013
Allyson Schwartz for Congress May 2012 - August 2012
Ursinus College Summer Fellows May 2011 - July 2011
Skills
Foreign Languages, Arabic, Analysis, International Relations, Research
Education
Georgetown University 2012 — 2014
M.A. in Security Studies, Areas of Focus: U.S. National Security Policy, Middle East Security, 3.89
Ursinus College 2008 — 2012
B.A. in History, International Relations, Minor: Middle Eastern Studies, 3.95
Sultan Qaboos College for Teaching Arabic to non-Native Speakers 2013 — 2013
Certificate in Intermediate Arabic Language, Media, and Omani Dialect
Middle East Institute
Arabic Language and Media
King's College London, U. of London 2010 — 2010
Term Abroad, War Studies
Embracing Peace July 2010 - Present
United Nations Association of the National Capitol Area January 2014 - May 2014
Georgetown University January 2014 - May 2014
United Nations June 2013 - August 2013
Middle East Institute January 2013 - May 2013
Colby College 2008 - August 2012
Maine Leadership Institute December 2010 - January 2011
Afghanistan Analysts Network July 2010 - August 2010
Colby College May 2009 - May 2010
Aga Khan Development Network 2002 - 2006
Skills
International Relations, International..., Proposal Writing, Politics, Stata, System Administration, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Foreign Policy, Nonprofits, Economics, Public Policy, Languages, Project Planning, Budgets, Strategy, Economic Development, Research, Fundraising, Political Science, Leadership, Excel, Word, Accounting, Administration, Financial Reporting, Inventory Management, Corporate Finance, Diplomacy, International..., Financial Analysis, Grant Writing
Education
Georgetown University 2012 — 2014
Master of Science in Foreign Service, Development Economics and International Development
Colby College 2008 — 2012
BA, Business, Political Science & International Studies, BA
University College London, U. of London 2011 — 2011
BA, Management and Political Science
United World College of the Adriatic 2006 — 2008
International Baccalaureate
CivNet, LLC September 2015 - Present
Singing Tomato Farm June 2014 - Present
Brad Weikel Digital Consulting August 2013 - Present
EarthRights International June 2009 - December 2014
gnovis August 2006 - May 2009
Middle East Institute February 2007 - December 2008
Surreal Software February 2005 - July 2006
A DOT Corporation February 2004 - July 2004
Cat Daddy Games March 2003 - February 2004
Fullplay Media Systems September 2002 - January 2003
Skills
PHP, Drupal, Photoshop, MySQL, Avid, Web Design, Social Media, Blogging, Non-profits, Community Outreach, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Wordpress, Editing, Dreamweaver, Web Development, SQL, Flash, Programming, C#, User Interface Design, Technical Writing, WordPress, SEO, Multimedia, Web Content Management, Nonprofits, Adobe Creative Suite, CMS, Digital Media, Web Content, Graphic Design
Education
Georgetown University 2006 — 2009
MA, Communication, Culture & Technology
University of Washington 1999 — 2002
BS, Computer Science
Syracuse University February 2015 - Present
Syracuse University August 2014 - Present
Middle East Institute September 2005 - Present
International Society for Iranian Studies November 2012 - November 2014
Syracuse University August 1998 - July 2014
Middle Eastern Studies Program, Syracuse University 2003 - 2014
The University of Texas at Austin September 1991 - August 1992
Harvard University September 1990 - August 1991
Skills
Policy Analysis, Higher Education, Research, International Relations, Foreign Policy, International..., Qualitative Research, Public Policy, University Teaching, Human Rights, Politics, Public Speaking, Program Evaluation, Non-profits, Teaching, Capacity Building, Community Development, Editing, Program Development, Public Relations, Statistics, Spanish, Diplomacy, International Security, Grants, History, Policy, Social Sciences, Lecturing, Curriculum Design, Civil Society, Nonprofits, Academic Writing, Government, Strategic Communications, Foreign Affairs, Political Science, International Education, Curriculum Development, Economics, Social Media
Education
American University 1985 — 2000
Ph.D., International Relations
Northeastern University 1983 — 1985
MA, Political Science
Boston University 1981 — 1983
BA, Political Science and Sociology
iCore Networks (Now a Vonage Company) April 2014 - August 2015
Interfaith Works March 2014 - April 2014
Human Capital Career Connections February 2014 - March 2014
ICMA April 2013 - January 2014
Leonie May 2012 - April 2013
United States Department of Homeland Security January 2012 - May 2012
IJMA3 - The Arab ICT Organization June 2011 - August 2011
Middle East Institute September 2010 - December 2010
American University Center for Global Peace February 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Direct Sales, Cloud Computing IaaS, Hosted Voice, VDI, VMware, Salesforce.com, SharePoint, International Relations, Proposal Writing, Arabic, Strategic Communications, Business Development, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Government Contracting, Teaching, Recruiting
Education
American University, School of International Service 2008 — 2012
BA
University of Aleppo, Higher Institute of Languages 2011 — 2011
Saifi Institute for Arabic Language 2011 — 2011
NA
Middle East Institute 2010 — 2010
Zaytuna College 2010 — 2010
Truven Health Analytics January 2014 - Present
Partners HealthCare September 2012 - December 2013
Partners HealthCare September 2011 - September 2012
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) May 2011 - August 2011
Middle East Institute June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Public Speaking, Research, Foreign Policy, Politics
Education
Harvard University 2009 — 2011
MA, Middle Eastern Studies
Amherst College 2005 — 2009
BA, History, Music, Middle Eastern Studies
The American University in Cairo 2008 — 2008
Study Abroad, Middle Eastern Studies
Middle East Institute May 2014 - Present
freelance October 2012 - May 2014
British Council January 1995 - August 2011
Skills
Project Management, Public Relations, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Proposal Writing, Languages, French, Arabic, English, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, external relations, Strategic Planning, Flexibility, Crisis Management, Middle East Arts &..., Intercultural..., International Relations, International..., NGOs, Capacity Building, Teaching
Education
American University of Beirut 1988 — 1993
Master's degree, Sociology/ communications
Howard University School of Law July 2013 - Present
South Asia Jurist July 2013 - Present
Express Tribune June 2013 - Present
Americans for Justice and Democracy in Pakistan August 2012 - Present
Dawn Group of Newspapers July 2011 - Present
District of Columbia Superior Court January 2012 - May 2012
Middle East Institute April 2009 - September 2011
Pakistan Post January 2006 - July 2011
Howard University March 2009 - November 2010
Skills
Legal Research, Research, Foreign Policy, Westlaw, Human Rights, Politics, Constitutional Law, International Relations, International Law, International Human..., Courts, Editing, Arbitration, Legislative Relations, Civil Litigation
Education
American University Washington College of Law 2014 — 2017
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), SJD in Law
American University, Washington College of Law 2012 — 2013
Master of Laws (LL.M.), International Law and Legal Studies, A
Howard University School of Law 2008 — 2011
JD, Law
The College of William and Mary 2004 — 2008
B.A, Government
Middle East Institute 2003 - Present
US Department of State 1999 - 2003
University of Illinois 1965 - 1998
Skills
Politics, International..., International Relations, International Security, Foreign Policy, Foreign Affairs, Peacebuilding, National Security, Research, South Asia, Editing, Political Science, Policy Analysis, Democracy, Human Rights, Diplomacy, Political Risk Analysis, Qualitative Research, Public Policy, Arabic
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York 1958 — 1961
Ph.D, Political Science
University of Michigan, Brooklyn College of the City University of New York
MA University of Michigan, BA Brooklyn College, Political Science and Government
Management Systems International May 2014 - Present
Management Systems International October 2013 - May 2014
Belcan September 2013 - September 2013
Foundation for the Future July 2012 - June 2013
Continental Testing January 2012 - March 2012
Professionals for Nonprofits July 2011 - December 2011
Karamah : Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights May 2010 - August 2010
Middle East Institute May 2010 - August 2010
Peacebuilding and Development Institute at American University January 2009 - May 2009
Skills
Arabic, Foreign Policy, Modern Standard Arabic, Middle Eastern Studies, Human Rights, International..., International Relations, Politics, Policy Analysis, Research, Non-profits, Editing, Spanish, Writing, Spanish-English..., Capacity Building, Intercultural..., Nonprofits, Fundraising, Grants, NGOs, Civil Society, Event Planning, Social Media, Community Outreach, Translation, Public Policy, Community Development, Proposal Writing, Public Diplomacy, International Human..., Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Qualitative Research
Education
American University 2007 — 2011
BA, International Studies, Arabic and Spanish Language
Ameiah Center 2012 — 2012
Arabic (Jordanian Dialect)
Qasid Institute 2012 — 2012
Modern Standard Arabic, Level 5 (of 5)
Georgetown University 2009 — 2010
N/A, Arabic Language
Universidad Torcuato Di Tella 2009 — 2009
N/A
Beloit College 2008 — 2008
N/A
Bryn Mawr College 2014 - Present
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia March 2013 - Present
Bryn Mawr College October 2012 - Present
Bryn Mawr College October 2012 - Present
Bryn Mawr College September 2012 - Present
Bryn Mawr College 2013 - Present
Middle East Institute June 2015 - August 2015
Embassy Of Jordan May 2014 - July 2014
The Royal Hashemite Court June 2013 - July 2013
Seeds of Peace 2009 - 2010
Skills
Research, Political Science, French, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Fundraising, Editing, International Relations, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Nonprofits, Tutoring, Qualitative Research, Politics, Teamwork, English, Arabic, Social Media, Statistics, Community Service, Copy Editing, Creative Writing, Public Relations, Teaching, Photoshop, Donor Perfect, InDesign
Education
Bryn Mawr College 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and French, 2016
University of Pennsylvania 2014 — 2014
Political Science
King's Academy 2008 — 2012
Université Paris-Sorbonne
History of the Middle East
University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne
History of Sub Saharan Africa
U.S. Department of the Treasury June 2015 - Present
Gobierno de Cantabria September 2012 - May 2013
Georgetown University May 2012 - September 2012
U.S. Department of State January 2012 - May 2012
Middle East Institute August 2011 - December 2011
Skills
International Relations, Foreign Policy, Arabic, Spanish, Intercultural..., Human Rights, Analysis
Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) 2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, International Economics Energy Specialization in International Finance
Georgetown University 2008 — 2012
BSFS, Middle East Regional Studies
Al-Jami'ah Al-Urdunia 2010 — 2010
Hakimian Holdings August 2013 - Present
Middle East Institute August 2014 - December 2014
Alexander Wang February 2014 - February 2014
Saint Laurent November 2013 - January 2014
Louis Vuitton June 2013 - July 2013
Ralph Lauren June 2012 - August 2012
Modern Luxury February 2012 - May 2012
Skills
Public Relations, InDesign, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Social Networking, Social Media, Cision, Blogging, Microsoft Office, French, Citrix, Web Design, Editorial, Global Communications, Global Marketing, Commercial Real Estate, Magazines, Sales, PowerPoint, Fundraising, Event Management, Press Releases, Event Planning
Education
Georgetown University 2014 — 2015
Master's Degree, Public Relations & Corporate Communications
The George Washington University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing, Honors College
The Bolles School 2005 — 2009
Diploma
Zaytoon International May 2012 - Present
University of Maryland Center for Advanced Study of Language (CASL) May 2014 - Present
IREX January 2015 - May 2015
In Every Language September 2014 - January 2015
Georgetown University September 2013 - May 2014
Royal Scientific Society September 2012 - May 2013
Middle East Institute 2011 - 2012
Skills
Arabic, Translation, Localization, Linguistics, International Logistics, International Project..., International Project..., Sociolinguistics, Intercultural..., Pragmatics, International..., International Relations, Leadership, Intercultural Skills
Education
Georgetown University 2013 — 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.), Language and Communication
University of Colorado Boulder 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, International Affairs and Arabic
Public International Law & Policy Group August 2015 - Present
Human Rights Brief September 2014 - Present
American University Washington College of Law January 2015 - Present
Alliance for Justice May 2015 - July 2015
World Trust Educational Services June 2012 - June 2014
HandsOn Bay Area January 2013 - January 2014
KJC Institute August 2009 - August 2010
Search for Common Ground January 2009 - May 2009
Middle East Institute September 2008 - December 2008
AMIDEAST June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Research, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Wordpress, Arabic, TEFL certification, Customer Service, Salesforce.com, French, WordPress, Press Releases, Blogging, Facebook, Editing
Education
American University 2015 — 2017
Master’s Degree
American University Washington College of Law 2014 — 2017
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Syracuse University - Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations
The American University in Cairo 2008 — 2008
Daniel Hand High School 2001 — 2005
Middle East Institute August 2015 - Present
EnterCard November 2009 - Present
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Teamwork, Photoshop, Social Media, Public Speaking, English, Windows, Event Planning, Time Management, History, Editing, Analysis, Translation, Nonprofits, Politics, Writing
Education
Københavns Universitet 2014 — 2016
Master of Arts (M.A.), Cross-Cultural Studies
American University 2015 — 2015
Exchange student, International Relations and Communications
Swedish Research Institute in Istanbul (SRII) 2014 — 2014
Summer Program, Human Rights
Københavns Universitet 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Dilmer Language Institute 2013 — 2013
Turkish Language Certificate, Turkish Language, Intermediate Turkish II
İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi 2013 — 2013
International Relations and Affairs
Tömer - Ankara Üniversitesi 2012 — 2012
Turkish Language
PoliTact September 2014 - Present
Gulf State Analytics April 2014 - Present
Mashal Foundation 2007 - Present
Middle East Institute September 2012 - August 2014
Institute of Strategic Studies August 2010 - January 2011
Economic Policy Research Institute May 2010 - July 2010
Skills
Diplomacy, International Political..., International..., International Relations, Negotiation, Project Management, Economic Development, Youth Leadership, Research, Communication, Foreign Policy, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Human Rights, Politics, Intercultural..., Peacebuilding, Qualitative Research, Political Science, Capacity Building, Public Diplomacy, Civil Society, Nonprofits, Strategic Communications, International Security, Government, Foreign Affairs, Economics, Political Risk Analysis
Education
The University of Chicago
Masters of Arts, International Relations
IPSI's Post-Gradute Program at Johns Hopkins University SAIS, Bologna, Italy
Post-Graduate Certificate, International Conflict Management
George Mason University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A) Honors, Government & International Politics, Economics (Double Major), Cum Laude
Oxford University
Political Economy in a Globalized World, Warfare in the Modern World
Roots School System
A-Level, Social Sciences
The Johns Hopkins University
Master of Arts (M.A.), Global Security/Strategic Studies
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis March 2015 - Present
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis July 2011 - March 2015
Middle East Institute October 2008 - July 2011
Assurant Health October 2005 - August 2006
Sunae High School August 2004 - August 2005
Skills
Grant Writing, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Editing, Research, Event Planning, Copy Editing, Public Relations, Event Management, Teaching, Program Development, Team-oriented, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, History, Grants, Museums, Museum Education
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 2006 — 2008
Master of Arts, Near Eastern Languages and Cultures
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, History
Tesla Government, Inc June 2015 - Present
Dardasha Weekly January 2015 - Present
Alexandria City Public Schools September 2014 - Present
Atlantic Council February 2014 - June 2014
Middle East Institute September 2013 - December 2013
Project On Middle East Democracy May 2013 - August 2013
The Cairo Review of Global Affairs November 2011 - May 2012
Brigham Young University 2010 - 2011
Othello High School 2007 - 2009
Skills
Tutoring, Analysis, History, Leadership, Curriculum Design, Teaching, Foreign Policy, Microsoft Office, Teaching Experience, Translation, Mac OS X, First Aid, CPR, Modern Standard Arabic, Arabic, Social Media, Editing, Politics, Microsoft Excel, Curriculum Development, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Research, International Relations
Education
The American University in Cairo 2010 — 2012
Master of Arts (M.A.), Middle East Studies, 3.7
Brigham Young University 2009 — 2010
Arabic, 3.9
Brigham Young University - Idaho 2004 — 2006
BS, Social Studies Teacher Education, 3.4
Sharakpur, Ltd. February 1999 - Present
The World Bank April 1989 - Present
MENACA - Middle East & North Africa Consultants April 2013 - March 2015
Middle East Institute May 2011 - April 2014
United Nations July 2011 - March 2012
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) January 2006 - December 2008
G. William Miller, LLC January 2001 - December 2005
Planning Commission of Pakistan May 1975 - December 1986
Skills
Impact Evaluation, Governance, Public Policy, Economic Development, International...
Education
Cornell University 1983 — 1988
Ph.D., Planning Theory and Systems Analysis, Economic Development
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) 1980 — 1982
M.A., International Economics, Comparative Development
London School of Economics and Political Science 1971 — 1974
B.Sc. ECON Honours, International Relations
Government College University, Lahore 1967 — 1971
B.A., Economics, Political Science
St. Anthony's High School, Lahore 1958 — 1967
Secondary School Certificate, Science majors
Al Jazeera Media Network January 2015 - Present
Al Jazeera Media Network October 2012 - December 2014
Al Jazeera English January 2011 - October 2012
Council on Foreign Relations June 2007 - June 2012
Investigative Journalist January 2011 - March 2011
Al Jazeera English 2007 - January 2011
Middle East Institute March 2005 - November 2007
C&O Resources, Inc. January 2004 - March 2005
The Nation/Nation Books September 2002 - June 2004
Diplomatic Security Service 1999 - 2002
Skills
Politics, International Relations, Foreign Policy, Editing, Strategic Communications, Broadcast, Broadcast Journalism, Diplomacy, Editorial, Investigative Reporting, Journalism, Media Relations, New Media, News Writing, Program Management, Publishing, Research, Breaking News, Government, International..., Military, Online Journalism, Newspapers, Political Risk Analysis, Social Media, Television, Political Science, Public Policy, Storytelling, Policy Analysis
Education
Georgetown University 2001 — 2003
MA, Islam & Muslim-Christian Relations
George Mason University School of Law 2002 — 2004
Did not finish, Law & Economic
University of Pittsburgh 1995 — 1999
BA, Administration of Justice
Neshannock
Furneaux Lodge October 2014 - February 2015
Southern Hemisphere Proving Grounds Limited June 2014 - September 2014
Glacier Brew House May 2013 - October 2013
Holland America Line and Princess Cruises Alaska and the Yukon 2010 - 2012
Catholic Charities Migration & Refugee Services May 2009 - August 2009
Middle East Institute January 2008 - May 2008
Skills
World Traveler, Cross-cultural..., Travel Planning, Customer Service, Problem Solving, International Relations, Customer Relations, Food & Beverage, Public Speaking, Global Politics, Logistics, Arabic Language, French, Civic Engagement
Education
American University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations and Affairs, 3.86
CIEE Amman, Jordan
Intensive Arabic Language Course
AMIDEAST Rabat, Morocco
Area and Arabic Language Studies
Middle East Institute June 2015 - August 2015
CASTA Consultancy August 2014 - March 2015
United Macedonian Diaspora June 2014 - July 2014
Office of Congressman Connolly, House of Representatives May 2014 - July 2014
US Commercial Service, US Embassy May 2013 - August 2013
State Senate Election Campaign September 2011 - November 2011
Model of United Nations (MUN) September 2007 - May 2011
Parasol Holidays Travel Company June 2008 - August 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Research, Teamwork, Public Speaking, English, Windows, Event Planning, Team Leadership, International Relations, Management, Politics
Education
Virginia Tech 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science, Political Science, 3.7 GPA
George Mason University
Graduate, Political Science-International Relations
Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs January 2014 - Present
James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy -- Rice University January 2013 - August 2013
The Henry L. Stimson Center September 2012 - December 2012
United Nations Relief and Works Agency December 2011 - May 2012
United Nations Relief and Works Agency September 2011 - December 2011
University of Texas at Dallas May 2010 - May 2011
Middle East Institute September 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Political Science, Data Analysis, International Relations, Public Relations, Research, Program Management, Blogging, Public Speaking, Entrepreneurship, Editing, Policy Analysis, Politics, Proposal Writing, Media Relations, Press Releases, Community Outreach, Teaching, Social Media, Non-profits, Public Policy, Legal Research, Economics, Fundraising, Qualitative Research, Government, Nonprofits
Education
Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government 2013 — 2015
Master's of Public Policy, Public Policy
The University of Texas at Dallas 2007 — 2011
Political Science, Political Science and Government, 3.97
Partnership for a New American Economy June 2015 - Present
Council on Foreign Relations February 2013 - February 2014
Ohio Arts Council January 2007 - February 2008
Middle East Institute January 2006 - March 2006
Skills
Policy Analysis, Public Policy, International Relations, Non-profits, Politics, Foreign Policy, Grant Writing, Diplomacy, Fundraising, Research, Community Outreach, Editing, Grants, Nonprofits, Political Science, Program Evaluation, Consulting, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Management Consulting, Teamwork
Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs 2014 — 2015
Master of International Affairs
Columbia Business School 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The Ohio State University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science
The Ohio State University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Dance
Middle East Institute May 2014 - Present
Middle East Institute January 2014 - May 2014
SFC Associates 2012 - 2012
U.S. House of Representatives 2011 - 2011
King's Academy August 2008 - July 2009
Skills
Equities, Bloomberg, Fixed Income, Hedge Funds, Middle Eastern Studies, American Foreign Policy, American Politics, Politics, Policy, Economics, Editing, Policy Analysis, Research, Social Media, Community Outreach, Writing, Public Speaking, Political Science
Education
Haverford College 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government, Department Honors
Trinity College-Hartford 2009 — 2010
Faculty Honors List, Fall and Spring Semesters
The Hotchkiss School 2004 — 2008
Voice of America September 2014 - Present
Voice of America September 2014 - Present
Foreign Policy Today September 2013 - Present
Voice of Russia April 2014 - July 2014
USA for UNHCR February 2014 - April 2014
Middle East Institute August 2013 - December 2013
Skills
Final Cut Pro, Research, Human Rights, Editing, Politics, International Relations, Political Science, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Leadership, Foreign Policy, Qualitative Research, International..., Government, Nonprofits, Microsoft Word, Translation, Social Networking, Public Relations, Social Media, Teaching, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Persain, Teamwork, First Aid, Afghan-Pak Relation, Afghanistan Politics, Media Relations
Education
Lewis and Clark College 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Affairs
Lester B. Pearson College 2007 — 2009
IB, Economics, History, Environmental System
Mohammad Alam Faizad 2002 — 2007
High School, High school
The Wilson Center September 2015 - Present
International Republican Institute May 2014 - August 2015
Middle East Institute January 2014 - May 2014
USAID July 2013 - January 2014
U.S. Department of State January 2013 - April 2013
La Maison de l'Avenir September 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Arabic, International Relations, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Editing, French, Middle Eastern Studies, Research, Spanish, Social Media, Analysis, Policy, Community Outreach, Foreign Policy, Politics
Education
Georgetown University 2015 — 2017
Master of Arts (MA), Security; Terrorism and Substate Violence
The George Washington University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Affairs & Middle East Studies, Summa Cum Laude
Princeton University Undergraduate Student Government March 2015 - Present
WiSci: STEAM Camp July 2015 - August 2015
United Nations Foundation June 2015 - July 2015
Princeton University October 2014 - May 2015
J Street December 2013 - February 2015
Middle East Institute June 2014 - August 2014
United Nations Foundation August 2012 - September 2013
Case Western Reserve University July 2013 - August 2013
The City Club of Cleveland 2012 - 2013
Ohio Democratic Party May 2012 - November 2012
Skills
Political Campaigns, Community Organizing, Politics, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Public Speaking, Student Activism, Strategic Planning, Advisory Boards, Writing, Collaborative Problem..., Final Cut Pro, Constant Contact, Public Policy, Political Science, Foreign Policy, Microsoft Office, Research, Editing, Fundraising, Event Planning, Social Media, Teamwork, Leadership
Education
Princeton University 2013 — 2017
BA, Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Case Western Reserve University 2012 — 2013
Cleveland Heights High School 2009 — 2013
Wilton Historical Society May 2015 - Present
Newtown Historical Society June 2013 - June 2015
Gunn Memorial Library & Museum July 2014 - May 2015
Newtown Historian's Office January 2013 - January 2015
Connecticut Ballet February 2013 - June 2014
Fairfield Auction August 2012 - February 2013
Grove City College, History Department October 2011 - February 2012
Middle East Institute May 2011 - August 2011
St. Barbara’s Church, Lamb of God Center September 2010 - December 2010
Skills
History, Community Outreach, Research, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Press Releases, Qualitative Research, Public Speaking, Arts Administration, Program Management, Museum Education, Art History, Exhibit Preparation, Academic Writing, Digital Photography, Museum Collections, Museum Planning, Exhibit Design
Education
Yale University
Master’s Degree, History
Grove City College 2008 — 2012
BA in Political Science, Middle East, Magna Cum Laude, High Honors in Political Science
The American University in Cairo 2010 — 2011
Middle East Studies
Western Connecticut State University
Museum Studies
EF Education First April 2015 - Present
Democratic Progress Institute September 2013 - December 2014
Unitas Communications November 2012 - September 2013
Strife Blog October 2012 - September 2013
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems May 2011 - August 2012
National Trust for Historic Preservation August 2009 - August 2011
Middle East Institute 2011 - 2011
National Park Service May 2008 - August 2010
National Park Service September 2008 - May 2009
Skills
International Relations, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Politics, Political Science, Research, International..., Foreign Policy, Editing, Policy, Grants, Capacity Building, Government, Program Evaluation, Grant Writing, Proposal Writing, Public Relations, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Media Relations, Public Affairs, Event Planning, Press Releases, Copy Editing, Event Management, Teaching, Blogging, Intercultural..., Diplomacy, Journalism, Political Campaigns, Strategic Communications, Nonprofits, Qualitative Research, Fundraising, Human Rights, NGOs, Social Media, Community Outreach, Writing, Speech Writing, Publications
Education
King's College London, U. of London 2012 — 2013
Master's degree, International Conflict Studies
The Catholic University of America 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Politics
Eduventures May 2012 - Present
French Cultural Center February 2011 - May 2012
Middle East Institute September 2010 - December 2010
Bowdoin College Women's Resource Center January 2010 - May 2010
Bowdoin College Writing Project September 2007 - December 2009
Bowdoin College Office of Admissions January 2007 - December 2009
HERvoices June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Research, Writing, Content Strategy, Editing, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Primary Research, Project Management, Educational Consulting, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Press Releases, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Marketing Strategy, French, Spanish, Public Relations, Email Marketing, Non-profits, Advertising, Online Advertising, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Excel, WordPress
Education
Bowdoin College 2006 — 2010
B.A., History, Theater
Brookline High School 2003 — 2006
Middle East Institute June 2011 - Present
Middle East Institute March 2011 - June 2011
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers June 2010 - August 2010
Middle East Fellowship June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
International Relations, Politics, National Security, Intelligence, History, U.S. foreign policy, Political Science, Policy Analysis, Diplomacy, Middle East, Security
Education
American University 2013 — 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.), International Relations and Affairs, 3.71 GPA
Christopher Newport University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government, History
Booz Allen Hamilton May 2015 - Present
Booz Allen Hamilton October 2014 - Present
U.S. Department of State August 2014 - Present
U.S. Department of the Treasury January 2014 - August 2014
Middle East Institute September 2013 - December 2013
Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, Inc. July 2011 - August 2013
Colby College February 2008 - May 2011
Colby College June 2010 - December 2010
Connexus Corp June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Research, Non-profits, Editing, Proofreading, International Relations, French, Nonprofits, Translation, Microsoft Word, English, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Grant Writing, Spanish
Education
The George Washington University 2013 — 2015
MA candidate, Security Policy Studies
Colby College 2007 — 2011
BA, International Studies & French Studies
School for International Training 2010 — 2010
Political Culture and Development
Dentons August 2012 - August 2013
Middle East Institute May 2011 - August 2011
United Nations Information Center (UNIC) September 2010 - December 2010
University of Michigan School of Social Work July 2009 - August 2010
Assistant for Disabled May 2009 - September 2009
Delta County Commerce Center July 2006 - August 2008
Skills
International Relations, Policy Analysis, Non-profits, International..., Research, Qualitative Research, Community Outreach, Editing, Foreign Policy, Fundraising, Social Media, Program Evaluation, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, French, Higher Education, History, Event Management, Nonprofits, Government
Education
Harvard University 2015 — 2021
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), History and Middle Eastern Studies
New York University 2013 — 2015
Master of Arts (MA), FLAS Fellow, Near and Middle Eastern Studies
University of Michigan 2008 — 2012
B.A. High Honors and Distinction, History of the Middle East and Central Asia
Escanaba Area Public High School 2004 — 2008
High School Diploma
Teach For America June 2013 - Present
Fulbright Commission September 2012 - May 2013
Middle East Institute September 2011 - December 2011
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum September 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Public Speaking, Higher Education, Secondary Education, International..., Student Development, Diplomacy, Organization Skills, Behavior Management, Funding, Social Inequality, Community Outreach, Customer Service
Education
American University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History Major, Arabic Language Minor, Summa Cum Laude
National Housing Conference April 2014 - Present
National Housing Conference October 2012 - April 2014
Ruthi Postow Staffing 2012 - 2012
U.S. Department of State September 2010 - December 2011
SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, Benefit Fund Office July 2008 - August 2010
Middle East Institute January 2008 - May 2008
American Red Cross August 2007 - December 2007
AMERICAN RED CROSS August 2005 - May 2007
Hogar Querubines June 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Program Coordination, Project Coordination, Program Evaluation, Facilitation, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Research, Writing, Microsoft Office, Spanish, International Relations, Program Management, Workshop Facilitation, Facilitators, Policy, Government, International..., Community Outreach, Fundraising
Education
George Mason University 2009 — 2011
Master of Science, Conflict Analysis and Resolution
Berry College 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, International Studies
Middle East Institute 2007 - Present
UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) 2004 - 2007
US Agency for International Development 2002 - 2004
Department of State 2001 - 2002
Bureau of Counternarcotics and Law 1999 - 2001
Department of State 1996 - 1999
State Department 1993 - 1996
State Department 1991 - 1993
White House 1991 - 1993
Education
Boston University 1970 — 1971
MA Education, Education
Northwestern University 1966 — 1970
BS, Political Science and Education
Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government
Executive Course, International Security
Middle East Institute April 2012 - Present
Vizier Consulting, LLC 2009 - Present
The Express Tribune June 2012 - October 2013
Self-Employed October 2006 - December 2008
Skills
Politics, Political Risk Analysis, National Security, Newspaper, South Asia, Foreign Policy, Policy Analysis, Newspapers, Human Rights, Diplomacy, International Relations, Publications, Political Science, International..., International Security, Public Policy, Research, Foreign Affairs, Editing, Conflict Analysis, Qualitative Research, Democracy, Conflict, Strategic Communications, Economics, NGOs, Intercultural..., Journalism
Education
Georgetown University 2004 — 2006
Master of Arts (M.A.), Arab Studies, With Distinction
Kurdistan Regional Government June 2015 - July 2015
Middle East Institute January 2015 - June 2015
Yala Young Leaders April 2013 - September 2014
African Refugee Development Center (ARDC) April 2009 - August 2013
Israel Air Force October 2010 - April 2013
Skills
International Relations, Foreign Policy, Translation, English, Hebrew, Online Advocacy, Political Science, Diplomacy, Politics, Research, Leadership, Policy Analysis, Management, International..., Social Media, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Editing
Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) 2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Conflict Management, Middle East Studies
The Interdisciplinary Center 2008 — 2010
Government, Diplomacy, Strategy, International Relations and Affairs, Middle East History
Accenture September 2015 - Present
Cornell University August 2014 - May 2015
Accenture June 2014 - August 2014
GE June 2013 - August 2013
GE Capital - Retail Finance 2011 - June 2013
Hamilton College July 2009 - May 2011
Gen Re June 2008 - August 2008
Middle East Institute June 2007 - August 2007
Education
Cornell University 2013 — 2015
Master of Industrial and Labor Relations
Dartmouth College - The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth 2011 — 2011
Bridge, Business
Hamilton College 2005 — 2009
BA, World Politics, Philosophy
Simply Wireless April 2015 - Present
Middle East Institute March 2015 - Present
Diplomatic Language Services January 2013 - April 2015
MarketStar June 2012 - April 2015
Language Training Center January 2013 - May 2013
Mission Support Specialists, Inc August 2011 - December 2012
Second Language Testing Inc. (SLTI) August 2011 - May 2012
Fairfax County Public Schools August 2010 - May 2012
TEKsystems June 2009 - August 2010
BB&T January 2006 - January 2007
Skills
Yemeni Arabic, Arabic, Cultural Awareness, Consulting, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Brand Awareness, Web Design, Training, Leadership, Management, Customer Service, Sales, Research, Social Media, Brand Marketing, Language Teaching, Cultural Diversity
Education
George Mason University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Communication, Public Relations with Information Technology Minor
L'Academie de Cuisine 2008 — 2009
Diploma, Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Atlantic Council January 2014 - Present
Arms Control and Regional Security for the Middle East October 2011 - Present
Institute for Near East and Gulf Military Analysis (INEGMA) NORTH AMERICA November 2012 - January 2014
Center for Nonproliferation Studies, Monterey Institute of International Studies October 2011 - January 2014
The Brookings Institution January 2006 - September 2009
Center for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence September 2004 - September 2005
Lebanese Center for Policy Studies June 2002 - August 2004
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) May 2002 - August 2002
Middle East Institute February 2002 - May 2002
Skills
Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Qualitative Research, Politics, Foreign Policy, International Relations, International Security, Political Science, Political Risk Analysis, Strategic Communications, Arms Control, Economics, Research, Nuclear Proliferation, Defense, International..., Nonprofits, National Security, Human Rights, Diplomacy, Editing, Government, Counterterrorism, Foreign Affairs, Africa
Education
University of Maryland College Park 2009 — 2013
Master of Arts (MA), International Security
University of St. Andrews 2004 — 2005
Master's degree, International Security Studies
American University of Beirut 1998 — 2001
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government
Green Muslims August 2014 - Present
MakeSpace July 2014 - Present
NUMARK Associates, Inc August 2013 - Present
The World Bank August 2013 - July 2014
Ingenium Corporation May 2013 - September 2013
SR Education Group October 2010 - September 2013
Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) August 2012 - May 2013
American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) August 2012 - January 2013
University of Washington September 2010 - June 2012
Middle East Institute April 2010 - September 2010
Education
University of Washington 2010 — 2012
MA, Middle East Studies
George Mason University 2005 — 2009
BA, Middle East and Islamic Studies
American University of Kuwait 2008 — 2008
Term, Arabian Gulf Studies
Middle East Institute August 2015 - Present
Korn Ferry June 2015 - August 2015
Arab Institute for Security Studies February 2015 - May 2015
Center for International Education and Exchange August 2014 - May 2015
Chinmaya Organization for Rural Development June 2014 - July 2014
Embassy of Jordan January 2014 - May 2014
Skills
Research, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, International Relations, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Facebook, Fundraising, Twitter, Policy, Executive Search, Government, Event Planning, Mac OS, Community Outreach, Social Media, Politics, Microsoft Excel, First Aid, Cpr Certified, SPSS
Education
American University 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations and National Security Studies
Boston University Academy July 2014 - Present
Middle East Institute 2010 - 2013
Seeds of Peace March 2007 - June 2009
Skills
International..., Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, Politics, International Relations, Public Policy, Fundraising, Research, Strategic Communications, Community Outreach, Editing
Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London 2006 — 2007
Master of Arts (MA), History
Columbia University in the City of New York 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Near and Middle Eastern Studies
B.J. Kang Law, PC July 2013 - Present
Flott & Co. PC October 2011 - July 2013
National Communication Association June 2010 - January 2011
Middle East Institute August 2007 - May 2010
Diamond Properties, LLC May 2006 - June 2007
Harvard University September 2002 - May 2006
Skills
Tax Research and..., Financial Accounting &..., Financial Modeling and..., Analysis, Financial Accounting, General Ledger, Investments, Tax, Accounting, Auditing, Budgets, Non-profits, Government, Nonprofits, Due Diligence, Finance, Program Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Planning, Corporate Law, International Relations, International Law, Legal Research, Policy, Legal Writing, Corporate Governance, Policy Analysis
Education
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law 2007 — 2011
J.D.
Harvard University 2000 — 2002
M.A., Regional Studies: East Asia
Seoul National University 1997 — 1999
M.A., Korean Literature
Seoul National University 1993 — 1996
B.A., Korean Literature
Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies March 2014 - Present
Al-Ahram Center for Political & Strategic Studies September 2004 - Present
Georgetown University August 2014 - December 2014
Middle East Institute August 2013 - February 2014
Durham University October 2009 - June 2013
The Brookings Institution May 2008 - October 2008
Skills
International Relations, Politics, Policy, Conflict, Economics, Analysis, Democracy, Democratization, Newspapers, Teaching, Arabic, Research
Education
University of Durham 2009 — 2012
PhD, Government and International Affairs
Freelance January 2013 - Present
Diplomatic Language Center September 2012 - Present
Middle East Institute 2012 - Present
Millennium Challenge Corporation February 2010 - September 2012
Degla Organization (NGO) August 2005 - November 2006
Skills
Foreign Policy, International Relations, Politics, International..., Political Science, International Security, Arabic, Human Rights, Policy Analysis, Public Diplomacy, Modern Standard Arabic, Diplomacy, Editing, Public Policy, Middle Eastern Studies, Democracy, Conflict Analysis, Strategic Communications, Research
Education
The American University in Cairo 2007 — 2007
Diploma, Language Interpretation and Translation
Ain Shams University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Language Interpretation and Translation
The Stabilisation Network August 2015 - Present
Caerus Associates January 2014 - July 2015
American Enterprise Institute October 2011 - October 2013
Freelance June 2010 - December 2011
AMIDEAST December 2010 - April 2011
Middle East Institute September 2010 - December 2010
Yale University June 2007 - May 2009
Mystic Seaport June 2003 - September 2006
Skills
Arabic, Copy Editing, Photoshop, Translation, Research, Editing, International Relations, Foreign Policy, French, Image Editing, Palantir, Analysis, International Security, Public Speaking, Publishing, Data Analysis, Policy, Policy Analysis
Education
CASA - Damascus 2009 — 2010
Arabic Studies
Yale University 2005 — 2009
BA, magna cum laude, Arabic and Islamic Studies
Jami'at Al-Yarmouk
Jami'at Al-Yarmouk
IPS Inter Press Service February 2011 - March 2012
Middle East Institute January 2011 - May 2011
US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations September 2010 - December 2010
Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs 2012 — 2014
Master of International Affairs Candidate, International Security Policy Studies
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and History
U.S. Department of State April 2014 - Present
U.S. Department of State April 2012 - April 2014
Middle East Broadcasting Network June 2011 - August 2011
Qatar Foundation International January 2011 - April 2011
3E Company September 2010 - December 2010
Trinity Washington University February 2010 - May 2010
Georgetown University January 2010 - May 2010
Georgetown University October 2007 - January 2010
Israel Palestine Center for Research and Information May 2009 - July 2009
Middle East Institute January 2009 - May 2009
Skills
International Relations, Arabic, French, Hebrew, Research, Strategy, International..., Government, Public Speaking, Analysis, Foreign Policy, Economics, Diplomacy, Management, Translation, Program Management, Political Science, Foreign Affairs, Policy Analysis, Politics, Public Policy
Education
Georgetown University 2009 — 2011
Master's Degree, Arab Studies
Georgetown University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's Degree, International Affairs, Regional Studies
The American University in Cairo 2008 — 2008
Arabic language, Middle East politics
CDP - Global environmental reporting system November 2014 - Present
Portland September 2014 - November 2014
The B Team August 2013 - October 2013
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP June 2012 - August 2012
International Council on Security and Development March 2012 - May 2012
Middle East Institute January 2010 - June 2010
Dan Seals for Congress June 2009 - August 2009
Office of the Governor, State of Illinois May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Policy Analysis, Foreign Policy, Research, French, Analysis, Sustainability, Environmental Policy, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Social Media..., Middle East, Report Writing, Strategic Planning, Water Resources, Security Studies, Environmental Issues, Social Media
Education
Columbia University 2013 — 2014
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Environmental Science and Policy
Georgetown University 2008 — 2013
BSFS, Science, Technology and International Affairs
Kings College London 2012 — 2012
War Studies
American University of Beirut 2011 — 2011
Certificate, Arabic
Alexandria University TAFL Center 2009 — 2009
Arabic
The Thacher School 2004 — 2008
High School Diploma
Equal Access July 2015 - Present
National Democratic Institute (NDI) June 2011 - June 2015
National Democratic Institute (NDI) September 2010 - June 2011
Middle East Institute September 2009 - December 2009
National Conference of State Legislatures May 2009 - September 2009
selcuk üniversitesi May 2008 - September 2008
Skills
Proposal Writing, Project Management, Policy Analysis, Research, Events Coordination, Democracy, Governance, International..., Program Development, International Relations, Civil Society, Human Rights
Education
University of Denver 2008 — 2010
MA, International Studies
Kansas State University 2003 — 2008
BA, Anthropology
American Iron and Steel Institute May 2011 - Present
Schagrin Associates March 2009 - May 2011
Forte International Exchange Association May 2008 - November 2008
Middle East Institute January 2008 - May 2008
Skills
Government Relations, Policy, Public Policy
Education
The George Washington University 2012 — 2015
Master of Public Policy (MPP), Public Policy Analysis
American University 2005 — 2008
B.A., International Studies
Franklin Regional SHS
Consultant September 2010 - Present
Self Employed & Freelancers January 2010 - Present
American Friends Service Committee March 2014 - October 2014
Impact Hub Network June 2014 - August 2014
Middle East Institute September 2012 - December 2012
Arab Studies Journal September 2010 - September 2011
Obama for America March 2008 - November 2008
Rape Trauma Services September 2003 - October 2008
Skills
Arabic language, French language, International Relations, Politics, Political Science, Foreign Policy, International..., Human Rights, Modern Standard Arabic, Editing, Research, Intercultural..., Non-profits, Political Campaigns, Grassroots Organizing, Diplomacy, Trauma Work, Humanitarian Assistance, Arabic, Nonprofits, Middle Eastern Studies, French, Public Diplomacy, Political Risk Analysis, Foreign Affairs
Education
Georgetown University 2010 — 2013
Graduate Study, Arabic Language, Politics, and Culture
Middlebury Language School 2010 — 2010
Summer Immersion, Arabic Language
Qasid Institute 2009 — 2009
Summer Immersion, Arabic Language
Mills College 2005 — 2007
BA, International Relations
International Transactions Clinic at the University of Michigan Law School September 2013 - December 2014
U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Tax Policy, Tax Legislative Counsel May 2014 - August 2014
United States Tax Court - Chambers of Judge Richard T. Morrison June 2013 - August 2013
Cauthen Forbes & Williams (now Forbes-Tate) June 2010 - July 2012
Rosetta Stone July 2009 - June 2010
Hamilton College April 2007 - May 2009
Middle East Institute June 2008 - August 2008
United States Senate - Office of Senator Patty Murray January 2008 - May 2008
BodyGlide May 2007 - August 2007
Education
University of Michigan Law School 2012 — 2015
Juris Doctor
Hamilton College 2005 — 2009
B.A.
University of Limerick 2005 — 2005
Mercer Island Senior High School 2001 — 2005
PeacePlayers International January 2015 - Present
Global Game Changers December 2010 - Present
Search for Common Ground September 2013 - December 2014
Up2Us July 2012 - September 2013
Tostan May 2011 - August 2011
PeacePlayers International 2008 - 2010
Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center, Middle East Institute 2007 - 2008
Middle East Institute 2006 - 2007
Skills
International..., Non-profits, Grant Writing, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Research, International Relations, Capacity Building, Proposal Writing, Editing, Program Evaluation, Nonprofits, Program Management, Qualitative Research, NGOs, Data Analysis
Education
Tufts University - The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy 2010 — 2012
MALD, International Development, Middle East Studies
Dickinson College 2002 — 2006
BA, International Studies; French
Clinton Global Initiative July 2015 - Present
Clinton Global Initiative September 2014 - July 2015
Hudson Institute August 2014 - September 2014
Middle East Institute June 2013 - August 2013
Mabarrat Um Al Hussein Boys' Home September 2012 - December 2012
Dartmouth Debate Institute July 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Research, PowerPoint, Editing, Microsoft Excel
Education
Dartmouth College 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Government and Arabic
Head-Royce School 2006 — 2010
Middlebury School Abroad
Middle East Institute March 2015 - Present
Safeguards Analytical Services, International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna September 2014 - April 2015
International Atomic Energy Agency September 2011 - August 2014
U.S. Department of State June 1983 - September 2011
National Academy of Sciences June 1982 - June 1983
Skills
International Relations, Diplomacy, Foreign Policy, Politics, International Security, Public Diplomacy, Nuclear Proliferation, European Union, International..., Foreign Affairs, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Government, Policy, Conflict, Public International Law, Public Speaking, Political Science, Political Risk Analysis, German, National Security, U.S. foreign policy, Economics, International..., Human Rights, Rule Of Law, Democracy, Crisis Management, Capacity Building, Speech Writing, Transatlantic Relations, South Asia, Strategic Communications, Foreign Policy Analysis, Intercultural..., International Law, Civil Society, Peacebuilding, International Political..., International..., International Human..., Foreign Relations, Expertise on German..., Arabian Peninsula, Congressional Liaison, Bilingual in English..., Conflict Analysis
Education
Georgetown University 1980 — 1982
Master of Science, Foreign Service
Tulane University 1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Arts, History
Teach For All November 2014 - Present
Teach For All October 2013 - October 2014
Teach For All August 2011 - September 2013
IREX October 2006 - August 2011
Chemonics International Inc August 2005 - October 2006
Middle East Institute September 2004 - December 2004
Skills
Civil Society, Project Management, DDR, International..., Gender, Human Trafficking, Impact Assessment, ICT4D, International Education, Conflict Management, Proposal Preparation, Government Relations, Proposal Writing, Program Evaluation, Conflict, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Nonprofits, Program Management, Capacity Building, Democracy, Community Development, Africa, Human Rights, NGOs, Technical Assistance, Grants, Politics, Social Entrepreneurship, Peacebuilding, Gender Mainstreaming
Education
The George Washington University 2007 — 2009
MA, International Development
2005 — 2005
Bahasa Indonesia
Georgetown University 2001 — 2005
BS, International Politics, Asian Studies
University of International Business and Economics 2003 — 2004
Chinese language and Culture
Alliance for Peacebuilding October 2014 - Present
Alliance for Peacebuilding January 2014 - Present
Freelance 2003 - Present
Middle East Institute January 2014 - May 2014
Wake Forest University August 2011 - May 2013
Wake Forest University August 2011 - May 2013
City of Boca Raton August 2005 - August 2011
March of Dimes February 2010 - December 2010
South Florida Undergraduate Communication Honors Conference 2008 - 2008
Skills
Communication, Writing, Editing, Terrorism, Conflict Management, Teaching, English, Spanish-speaking, Spanish-English, Public Speaking, Water Rescue, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Public Relations, Research, Press Releases, Spanish
Education
Wake Forest University 2011 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.), Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Florida Atlantic University 2002 — 2006
B.A., Public Communication, Business Management & Marketing
The World Bank June 2013 - Present
BRAC USA October 2012 - June 2013
Human Rights Watch February 2012 - June 2012
BRAC July 2011 - August 2011
Middle East Institute June 2008 - July 2010
Colgate University August 2007 - February 2008
Bank T&D October 2006 - December 2006
Colgate University May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
International..., Microfinance, International Relations, Human Rights, International Trade, Quantitative Analysis, Econometrics, Excel, Stata, Qualitative Research, Value Chain Analysis, SAS, Modern Standard Arabic, Microsoft Excel, Research, Economics
Education
The George Washington University 2010 — 2012
MA, International Trade and Investment Policy, Development Economics
Colgate University 2004 — 2008
BA, Economics, Middle Eastern Studies and Islamic Civilization
Middle East Institute March 2015 - Present
University of Maryland May 2013 - Present
RE/MAX Realty Group December 2011 - May 2013
University of Maryland 2005 - 2008
FITBIZZ For Everybody Exercise 2005 - 2007
Westat 2004 - 2006
Lucent Technologies 2000 - 2000
TEM Kurumsal Kalite Hizmetleri 1999 - 2000
ROTA Yonetim Gelistirme Hizmetleri 1997 - 1999
Turkish Airlines 1994 - 1997
Skills
Training Programme..., Training Delivery, Communication Training, English, Customer Relations, Microsoft Office, Business Strategy, Customer Service, Training, Turkish, Adult Learning Theory, Research, Corporate Communications, Organizational Behavior, Editing, Social Networking, E-Learning, Human Resources, Management, Public Relations, Marketing, Leadership, Public Speaking, Project Management, Program Management, Analysis, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Project Planning, Consulting, Problem Solving, International Relations
Education
Marmara University 1998 — 2000
MS, Human Resources Management and Development
Istanbul University 1986 — 1991
BA, International Affairs
Montgomery College 2001 — 2003
Information Technology
KAL
High School, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
U.S. Department of State July 2013 - Present
Self-employed August 2005 - Present
Harvard University September 2010 - July 2013
American Councils for International Education May 2009 - August 2009
Middlebury College August 2008 - May 2009
Tufts University 2007 - 2008
Middlebury College 2007 - 2007
Middle East Institute 2006 - 2007
Al-Ahram Weekly June 2003 - May 2005
Al-Ahram Weekly 2003 - 2005
Skills
Arabic, International Relations, Politics, Modern Standard Arabic, Political Science, Foreign Policy, International..., Intercultural..., Translation, Policy Analysis, Research, Editing, Qualitative Research, Teaching, Middle Eastern Studies, International Education, Curriculum Design, Higher Education, Interpreting, Economic Development, Language Teaching, Literature, Public Speaking, Linguistics, Foreign Languages
Education
Georgetown University 2005 — 2007
MA, Arab Studies
Swarthmore College 1999 — 2003
BA, Political Science
Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center January 2012 - Present
Naval Postgraduate School - Leader Development and Education for Sustained Peace (LDESP) June 2008 - Present
RFE/RL Inc September 2002 - July 2008
National Defense University October 2000 - August 2002
Middle East Institute 2000 - 2000
Arab Thought Forum 1998 - 2000
Skills
Politics, International Relations, Economics, Foreign Policy, International Security, Policy Analysis, National Security, Public Policy, Political Science, Government, Diplomacy, International..., Foreign Affairs, Arabic, Human Rights, Policy, Non-profits, Research, Intelligence Analysis, Conflict, Strategy, Risk Management, Civil Society, Counterterrorism, NGOs, Nonprofits, International Human..., Intercultural..., Capacity Building, Democracy
Education
Georgetown University
Master of Arts (M.A.), Arab Studies
University of New Hampshire
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History and Political Science (Dual Degree)
Booz Allen Hamilton January 2008 - Present
House Committee on Homeland Security January 2007 - May 2007
Middle East Institute March 2005 - August 2006
U.S. Department of Labor May 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Policy, Research, International Relations, International..., Foreign Policy, Policy Analysis, Government, Program Management, Analysis, Spanish, National Security, Writing, Editing, Foreign Affairs, International Security, Strategy, Leadership, Qualitative Research, Defense, Public Policy, Counterterrorism, DoD, Human Rights, Political Science, Politics, Management, Project Management, Political Risk Analysis, Security Clearance, Project Planning, Intelligence Analysis, Government Contracting, Security, Public Affairs, Federal Government, Strategic Communications, Diplomacy, Proposal Writing, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Career Counseling, Consulting, German
Education
Georgetown University 2006 — 2007
MA, International Security
Vanderbilt University 2001 — 2004
BA, Cultures and Languages of Europe and the Near East/World Politics
Dr. Phillips High School
Center for International Studies
The Academy of Medicine, Engineering & Science of Texas August 2015 - Present
NPR October 2011 - August 2015
Freelance October 2010 - October 2011
The Atlantic 2008 - 2011
The Washington Post 2008 - 2008
Wild Eyes Productions 2004 - 2008
The Atlantic 2003 - 2008
Monterey Institute of International Studies 2002 - 2002
LDS Church January 1999 - January 2001
Middle East Institute 2001 - 2001
Skills
Editing, Copywriting, New Media, Social Media, Final Cut Pro, Publishing, Magazines, Social Networking, Newsletters, WordPress, Facebook, Photography, Blogging, Investigative Reporting, Radio Producing
Education
Brigham Young University 1995 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts, International Studies, Russian Studies
Amazon June 2015 - Present
U.S. Chamber of Commerce January 2015 - June 2015
U.S. Chamber of Commerce June 2013 - January 2015
Middle East Institute September 2012 - May 2013
Seattle Ophthalmology January 2006 - September 2011
Global Citizen Journey June 2010 - October 2010
Harrison, Benis & Spence October 2004 - December 2005
Skills
Non-profits, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Politics, Policy, Editing, Spanish, Public Policy, Fundraising, Foreign Policy, Political Science
Education
University of Wales, Aberystwyth 2011 — 2012
Postgraduate diploma, International Relations and National Security Studies
Central Washington University
B.A., Psychology, Law & Justice
University of Hull
N/A - Study Abroad, Criminal Justice and Psychology
Google January 2015 - Present
Pejman Mar Ventures January 2015 - Present
Google May 2014 - January 2015
Google July 2012 - May 2014
Weapons of Mouse Destruction January 2012 - July 2012
Voice of America June 2011 - May 2012
The Albright Stonebridge Group January 2011 - June 2011
Georgetown University August 2009 - February 2011
Middle East Institute June 2010 - September 2010
Georgetown Center for Peace and Security Studies August 2009 - September 2010
Skills
Farsi, Arabic, Research, Policy Analysis, Translation, Editorial Skills, Event Management, Strategic Communications, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Public Affairs, Public Relations, Communication Skills, Corporate Communications, Community Development, Editing, Event Planning, Awesomeness, Qualitative Research, Nonprofits, Foreign Policy, Politics, International Relations, Project Planning, Program Management, Political Science, Leadership, Public Policy, Economics, International..., Facebook, Proposal Writing, Intercultural..., Google Search, Marketing Communications, Social Networking, Social Media
Education
Georgetown University 2009 — 2011
MA, Center for Contemporary Arab Studies, Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, Arab Studies: Cocentration: Politics, Culture and Society
University of California, Berkeley 2003 — 2007
B.A., Political Science and Public Policy
University of California Washington Center 2005 — 2005
Semester Program, Political Science
Oxford Analytica June 2008 - Present
Centra Technology Inc. January 2006 - Present
The Brookings Institution 2006 - Present
Center for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence September 2004 - September 2005
Lebanese Center for Policy Studies February 2002 - August 2004
Center for Strategic and International Studies April 2001 - July 2001
Middle East Institute January 2001 - March 2001
Education
University of Maryland College Park 2009 — 2014
PhD, IR
University of St. Andrews 2004 — 2005
MLitt, International Security
American University of Beirut 1998 — 2001
BA, Political Science
College Protestant Francais
American Community School at Beirut August 2015 - Present
Qatar Foundation International January 2014 - July 2015
Arab Cultural and Community Center July 2013 - December 2013
Georgetown University August 2012 - May 2013
Middle East Institute June 2012 - August 2012
Universal College of Aley, Lebanon August 2009 - June 2011
Skills
Advanced Arabic, Advanced French, Political Science, Politics, Editing, Foreign Policy, Arabic, Blogging, French, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Teaching
Education
Georgetown University 2011 — 2013
MA, Arab Studies
American University of Beirut 2009 — 2010
Arabic
Yale University 2005 — 2009
BA, History
W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research June 2013 - August 2013
US Census Bureau June 2012 - August 2012
Peter D. Hart Research Associates March 2012 - June 2012
National Democratic Institute (NDI) May 2011 - September 2011
University of Michigan Political Science Department February 2011 - March 2011
Middle East Institute September 2009 - December 2009
University of Michigan Political Science Department September 2008 - November 2009
Marhaba: Volunteers in the Middle East June 2009 - August 2009
Dan Seals for Congress June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Public Policy, Politics, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, International Relations, Teaching, Research, Policy, Editing, Proposal Writing, Strategic Communications, SPSS, Analysis, Grants
Education
Duke University 2014 — 2020
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Sociology
University of Michigan - Ford School of Public Policy 2012 — 2014
Master of Public Policy (MPP)
University of Michigan 2008 — 2010
B.A., Political Science, Modern Middle Eastern and North African Studies
International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX) October 2014 - Present
Yeditepe University September 2012 - June 2014
Public International Law & Policy Group May 2010 - May 2012
Middle East Institute 2008 - 2009
Education
American University 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law and International Affairs
U.S. Department of State July 2012 - Present
Management Systems International July 2010 - July 2012
Georgetown University September 2009 - May 2010
U.S. Department of State October 2009 - December 2009
Middle East Institute January 2009 - May 2009
Soliya January 2008 - May 2008
Skills
Research, Editing, Budgets, Arabic, International..., Foreign Policy, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Politics, Political Science, Capacity Building, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Qualitative Research, Civil Society, Grants
Education
Georgetown University 2008 — 2010
MA, Arab Studies
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2004 — 2008
BA, Political Science, History
Prism Group SE January 2014 - Present
American-Turkish Council May 2013 - January 2014
United States Senate September 2012 - May 2013
C&O Resources July 2012 - September 2012
New Europe January 2009 - June 2012
APCO Worldwide August 2011 - December 2011
Middle East Institute August 2011 - December 2011
Allen Partners June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Politics, Foreign Policy, Press Releases, Editing, Economics, European Union, Policy, Political Risk Analysis, Analysis, Political Science, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Strategic Communications
Education
Harvard University Kennedy School of Government 2013 — 2013
Certificate of Mastery, International Relations and Affairs
American University 2010 — 2012
MA, International Relations
Binghamton University 2007 — 2010
BA, Political Science
George Washington University May 2012 - Present
University of Maryland September 2003 - Present
Anwar Sadat Chair for Peace and Development May 2004 - September 2008
Middle East Institute May 2004 - December 2004
Hanover College January 2002 - September 2002
CNN May 2001 - August 2001
Senator Richard Lugar’s Southeast Indiana Office May 1999 - August 1999
Education
University of Maryland College Park 2003 — 2009
MA/PhD, International Relations and Comparative Politics/Middle East
Hanover College 1999 — 2003
BA, Political Science
Sabis Educational Services September 2012 - Present
Seeds of Peace June 2012 - August 2012
St. Andrew's Refugee Services January 2012 - June 2012
Washington Professional Development Program, American University January 2011 - June 2011
Middle East Institute August 2009 - December 2009
Journal of Peacebuilding and Development January 2009 - December 2009
Los Jóvenes para la Comprensión Mutua May 2008 - July 2008
Hostelworld.com 2007 - 2008
Skills
Fundraising, International Relations, Editing, Arabic, Youth Development, Youth Empowerment, Refugee Law, International Law, Graphic Design, Event Planning, Grant Writing, Microsoft Office, Spanish, Egyptian Colloquial..., Peacebuilding, Women's Studies, Sexual Violence, Women Leaders, Strategic Planning, International Education, Policy Analysis
Education
American University 2007 — 2011
BA, International Studies, Magna Cum Laude
The American University in Cairo
Middle East Studies
Universidad de Granada
Spanish Language
US Government January 2014 - Present
Deloitte Consulting August 2011 - January 2014
US Department of Defense February 2011 - August 2011
American University 2009 - 2011
Financial Crimes Enforcement Treasury Network 2009 - 2011
US Civilian Research and Development Foundation 2009 - 2009
Middle East Institute 2009 - 2009
Federal Bureau of Investigation 2007 - 2008
Education
American University 2006 — 2011
Boston College Law School September 2014 - Present
Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP May 2014 - August 2014
Northern Trust Corporation January 2014 - May 2014
U.S. Department of Commerce September 2013 - November 2013
ADMD Law Firm July 2013 - August 2013
Cerrahoglu Law Firm June 2013 - June 2013
The Oil and Gas Year September 2011 - October 2012
Aradiom August 2009 - May 2010
Middle East Institute June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Turkish Language..., Mobile Marketing, Mobile Applications, Translation, Research, Market Research, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Lexis, Corporate Law, Legal Issues
Education
Boston College Law School 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
SchoolofOrientalandAfricanStudies 2010 — 2011
MasterofArts, TurkishStudies, Distinction
Bowdoin College 2005 — 2009
BachelorofArts, History, Honors
Kroll August 2014 - Present
Sidar Global Advisors September 2013 - December 2013
Middle East Institute June 2013 - August 2013
AJC: Global Jewish Advocacy 2011 - August 2012
AJC: Global Jewish Advocacy November 2010 - October 2011
Habonim Dror Moshava 2008 - 2009
The Working and Learning Youth January 2006 - May 2006
Skills
Politics, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Public Policy, Political Science, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Non-profits, Political Communication, Volunteer Management, Human Rights, International..., Diplomacy, Grant Writing, Strategic Communications, Coalitions, Research, Nonprofits, NGOs, Policy, Government, Grants
Education
Johns Hopkins SAIS 2012 — 2014
Master of Arts (M.A.), Strategic Studies and International Economics
Columbia University in the City of New York 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London 2009 — 2009
James D. Reid, Ph.D., Clinical and Forensic Psychologist April 2014 - Present
Amtrak March 2010 - May 2010
German Marshall Fund September 2009 - December 2009
Middle East Institute January 2009 - August 2009
Sanborn Western Camps/Colorado Outdoor Education Center June 2008 - August 2008
Sanborn Western Camps/Colorado Outdoor Education Center June 2007 - August 2007
Aim High St. Louis January 2006 - August 2006
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York
Columbia Publishing Course
Bowdoin College 2004 — 2008
B.A., Government; History
Clayton High School 2000 — 2004
Bracewell & Giuliani LLP September 2014 - Present
Bracewell & Giuliani LLP May 2013 - June 2013
United States Attorney's Office July 2012 - August 2012
Bracewell & Giuliani LLP May 2012 - June 2012
Middle East Institute June 2010 - July 2010
Vanderbilt University, Office of Federal Relations June 2009 - July 2009
Raytheon Network Centric Systems June 2008 - August 2008
Education
Duke University School of Law 2011 — 2014
J.D.
Vanderbilt University 2007 — 2011
B.A., Political Science, Philosophy
Al Jazeera Media Network July 2013 - Present
Al Jazeera English October 2012 - July 2013
Middle East Institute September 2011 - December 2011
American University August 2010 - April 2011
Anna Duleep for CT House of Representatives District 142 June 2009 - June 2010
Norwalk Hospital October 2008 - November 2009
American University- Ronald E. McNair Research Fellowship March 2007 - September 2007
Skills
Arabic, Hindi, Editing, Constant Contact, Event Planning, Administration, Gender Studies, Islam, System Administration, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, Press Releases, Research, Public Speaking, Social Media, Community Outreach, Politics, International..., Policy Analysis, Budgets, International Relations
Education
Center for International Learning 2012 — 2012
Arabic Language and Literature
American University 2010 — 2012
MA, International Affairs, Middle East
Middlebury College 2011 — 2011
8 week Arabic Immersion
American University 2004 — 2008
BA, Anthropology
Norwalk High School
The Family Office BSC September 2012 - December 2013
Marwood Group September 2011 - June 2012
Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center June 2011 - August 2011
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) February 2010 - May 2010
Middle East Institute June 2008 - August 2008
Longwood Medical Area Child Care Center September 2007 - December 2007
Skills
PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Access, Microsoft CRM, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Editing, Policy Analysis
Education
American University 2015 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
The George Washington University 2008 — 2011
Bachelors of Arts, International Affairs; International Politics; minor: history
Wheelock College 2007 — 2008
Langley High School 2003 — 2007
Advanced Studies Diploma
Woodbury Public Library 2001 - 2003
Whatcom Community College 1998 - 2000
Whatcom County Library System 1993 - 1998
Bellingham Public Library 1990 - 1993
Middle East Institute 1978 - 1989
Skills
Microsoft Office, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, PowerPoint, Sales, Leadership, Training, Photoshop
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York 1968 — 1969
MLS, Librarianship
Vassar College 1964 — 1968
Bachelor's degree, English, philosophy
Middle East Institute January 2015 - Present
Samir Kassir Center June 2014 - August 2014
The Yemen Peace Project January 2014 - May 2014
SABIS® Educational Services August 2012 - June 2013
Iraq Dialogue Institute September 2012 - March 2013
Cambridge International Training College January 2012 - May 2012
National Defense University June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Human Rights, International Relations, Foreign Policy, International Security, Political Science, Diplomacy, Public Policy, Economics, Policy Analysis, Editing, Arabic, Politics, International..., Amharic, Microsoft Office, Middle East Politics, Research
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
Boston University 2008 — 2011
BA, International Relations
School for Field Studies
Field Research on Water Conflict, 4.0
Alliance for Middle East Peace - ALLMEP September 2013 - April 2014
Oxfam May 2013 - August 2013
Mercy Corps October 2011 - December 2011
The Aspen Institute May 2011 - August 2011
U.S. Department of State October 2010 - December 2010
One Hundred Percent Mothers July 2010 - August 2010
Middle East Institute September 2009 - December 2009
Galilee Foundation for Value Education October 2008 - December 2008
Corporate Risk International June 2008 - August 2008
Isha L'Isha: Haifa Feminist Center June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
International Relations, Arabic, Research, French, Editing, Human Rights, Program Management, Gender Equality, Conflict Resolution, Policy Analysis, Middle East, Post-conflict..., Politics, Transitional Justice, Social Justice, Program Evaluation, Foreign Policy, Nonprofits, Communication, Qualitative Research, Report Writing, Microsoft Office, Modern Hebrew, Dutch, Africa, International..., Political Science, NGOs
Education
Georgetown University 2010 — 2012
Master of Science in Foreign Service
Council of American Overseas Research Centers 2010 — 2010
Scholar, Critical Language Scholarship Program
The George Washington University 2006 — 2010
BA
University of Haifa 2008 — 2008
Study Abroad
The Wilson Center February 2013 - April 2015
The Wilson Center September 2012 - February 2013
Georgetown Public Policy Institute June 2011 - May 2012
Georgetown University Lauinger Library September 2008 - May 2012
Middle East Institute September 2010 - December 2010
Jumpstart May 2009 - July 2009
Education
Georgetown University 2008 — 2012
Government and English
Harris, Wiltshire & Grannis LLP June 2015 - Present
Brown University November 2014 - May 2015
The Brown Journal of World Affairs September 2012 - May 2015
Middle East Institute June 2014 - August 2014
Institute for National Strategic Studies June 2013 - August 2013
Brown University January 2013 - May 2013
U.S. House of Representatives June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Editing, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Writing, Copy Editing, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Design Programs, Intercultural Skills, International Relations, Middle East Politics
Education
Brown University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations and Affairs
University of Jordan 2014 — 2014
Arabic Language
Meridian International Center April 1984 - Present
Bureau of Intelligence and Research, U.S. Department of State October 1981 - August 1983
Middle East Institute August 1970 - October 1981
Skills
Teaching, Research, Public Speaking, English, Editing, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Event Management, International Relations, Fundraising, Program Development, Policy Analysis
Education
Harvard University 1964 — 1966
AM, Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Tufts University - The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy 1961 — 1964
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), International Relations
Harvard University 1957 — 1961
AB ., Modern European History
Middle East Institute June 2015 - August 2015
University of Toronto June 2014 - September 2014
University of Toronto September 2013 - May 2014
Doha International Family Institute (DIFI) September 2010 - December 2010
Education
University of Toronto 2011 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree
Fudan University
The University of British Columbia 2009 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree
Qatar Academy 2006 — 2009
High School