Middle East Institute

Industry: Non-profit

Description

The 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

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Manali Sheth Manali Sheth Berkeley, California Details
Manali Sheth's Middle East Institute Experience January 2013 - June 2013
Job Program and Publications Assistant at Institute for South Asia Studies
Industry International Trade and Development
Experience
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

Adam Valen Levinson Adam Valen Levinson Greater New York City Area Details
Adam Valen Levinson's Middle East Institute Experience May 2008 - August 2008
Job Host/Creator/EP "BROS" Adventure Series
Industry Entertainment
Experience
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

Lena Abdin Lena Abdin Fort Lauderdale, Florida Details
Lena Abdin's Middle East Institute Experience December 2013 - May 2014
Job Research Assistant at Atlantic Council
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Sarah Sheafer Sarah Sheafer Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Sarah Sheafer's Middle East Institute Experience September 2015 - Present
Job Graduate Student at Georgetown University
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Andrew Self Andrew Self Arlington, Virginia Details
Andrew Self's Middle East Institute Experience 2013 - 2013
Job Aidedecamp at US Army
Industry Military
Experience
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

Ali El Yassir Ali El Yassir Greater Boston Area Details
Ali El Yassir's Middle East Institute Experience June 2015 - September 2015
Job Masters Candidate in International Affairs at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Bridget Gill Bridget Gill Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Bridget Gill's Middle East Institute Experience September 2015 - Present
Job Research Assistant (intern) at Middle East Institute
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

James Souza James Souza Boston, Massachusetts Details
James Souza's Middle East Institute Experience June 2015 - August 2015
Job M.A. Candidate
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Bisma Sheikh Bisma Sheikh Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Bisma Sheikh's Middle East Institute Experience January 2012 - April 2012
Job International Affairs | Middle East | Human Rights | Women's Rights | Education | Disability Rights
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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.)

Elizabeth Cary Elizabeth Cary Seattle, Washington Details
Elizabeth Cary's Middle East Institute Experience January 2013 - April 2013
Job Master of Science Candidate, Computational Linguistics at the University of Washington
Industry Research
Experience
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

Yasmine Arsala Yasmine Arsala Orange County, California Area Details
Yasmine Arsala's Middle East Institute Experience June 2015 - August 2015
Job Masters Candidate at California State University, Long Beach
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Katie Frake Katie Frake New York, New York Details
Katie Frake's Middle East Institute Experience September 2013 - December 2013
Job AmeriCorps VISTA Fellow
Industry Government Administration
Experience
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

José G. Ramos José G. Ramos Washington, District Of Columbia Details
José G. Ramos's Middle East Institute Experience February 2008 - May 2010
Job Program Officer at Levant7
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Richard Grove Richard Grove Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Richard Grove's Middle East Institute Experience May 2015 - Present
Job Research Intern at Middle East Institute
Industry Research
Experience
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

Michelle Al-Ferzly Michelle Al-Ferzly Houston, Texas Details
Michelle Al-Ferzly's Middle East Institute Experience June 2013 - August 2013
Job Graduate Curatorial Fellow at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
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

Charles Berdahl Charles Berdahl Ann Arbor, Michigan Details
Charles Berdahl's Middle East Institute Experience June 2012 - June 2013
Job Law Student
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Amy Doherty Amy Doherty Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Amy Doherty's Middle East Institute Experience September 2007 - December 2007
Job Refugee Officer, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Basak Guner Basak Guner Greater New York City Area Details
Basak Guner's Middle East Institute Experience May 2013 - June 2013
Job TUHP Program Specialist at Sikorsky Aircraft
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Erin McMenamin Erin McMenamin Bloomington, Indiana Details
Erin McMenamin's Middle East Institute Experience June 2014 - August 2014
Job Graduate Assistant to the Model United Nations Team Indiana University
Industry Government Administration
Experience
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

Parsa Ghahramani Parsa Ghahramani Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Parsa Ghahramani's Middle East Institute Experience January 2013 - July 2013
Job International Affairs Professional
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Stephanie Sieczkarek Stephanie Sieczkarek Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Stephanie Sieczkarek's Middle East Institute Experience June 2014 - August 2014
Job Political Training Division Intern at U.S. Department of State
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Hillary Clement Hillary Clement Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Hillary Clement's Middle East Institute Experience September 2013 - December 2013
Job Consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Michael Kinzer Michael Kinzer Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Michael Kinzer's Middle East Institute Experience June 2015 - August 2015
Job Publications Intern at Middle East Institute
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Christopher Schumerth Christopher Schumerth Columbia, South Carolina Details
Christopher Schumerth's Middle East Institute Experience September 2006 - December 2006
Job MFA candidate at the University of South Carolina
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
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

Aya Majzoub Aya Majzoub Cambridge, Massachusetts Details
Aya Majzoub's Middle East Institute Experience January 2014 - June 2014
Job M.A. Candidate, Harvard University; CoChair, Harvard Arab Weekend
Industry Higher Education
Experience
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

Jacqueline Fulgham Jacqueline Fulgham Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Jacqueline Fulgham's Middle East Institute Experience September 2014 - December 2014
Job Associate at Boyden
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Joe Barresi Joe Barresi Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Joe Barresi's Middle East Institute Experience May 2012 - August 2012
Job Analyst at Camstoll Group
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Sarah Gilkes Sarah Gilkes Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Sarah Gilkes's Middle East Institute Experience September 2014 - December 2014
Job Research Associate, Program on Extremism at George Washington University Center for Cyber and Homeland Security
Industry Research
Experience
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

Hilary Polak Hilary Polak Greater New York City Area Details
Hilary Polak's Middle East Institute Experience November 2011 - December 2012
Job Judicial Intern at U.S. District Court
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Samantha Moog Samantha Moog Chicago, Illinois Details
Samantha Moog's Middle East Institute Experience February 2014 - May 2014
Job Master's Candidate at the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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)

Hana Murr Hana Murr Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Hana Murr's Middle East Institute Experience September 2011 - December 2011
Job Senior Program Assistant at National Democratic Institute (NDI)
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Joanie Atkinson Joanie Atkinson Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Joanie Atkinson's Middle East Institute Experience January 2013 - May 2013
Job Assistant Studio Manager at Saffron Dance
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
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

Mary N. Sebold, MPH Mary N. Sebold, MPH Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Mary N. Sebold, MPH's Middle East Institute Experience September 1995 - December 1996
Job Writer | Editor | Program Manager. I help organizations promote global health, environment, and the arts.
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
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

Paul Yachnes Paul Yachnes Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Paul Yachnes's Middle East Institute Experience 1996 - 1999
Job at Global Business Travel Association Foundation
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
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

Kate Seelye Kate Seelye Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Kate Seelye's Middle East Institute Experience April 2009 - Present
Job Sr. Vice President Middle East Institute
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Anna Mysliwiec Anna Mysliwiec Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Anna Mysliwiec's Middle East Institute Experience August 2011 - December 2011
Job Senior Program Assistant at National Democratic Institute (NDI)
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Robert Reeve Robert Reeve Arlington, Virginia Details
Robert Reeve's Middle East Institute Experience June 2014 - August 2014
Job Staff Writer at The Advisory Board Company
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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.)

Julia Czaplinski Julia Czaplinski Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Julia Czaplinski's Middle East Institute Experience January 2011 - April 2011
Job Associate, Asia Region at DAI
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Jesse Thomas Jesse Thomas Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Jesse Thomas's Middle East Institute Experience June 2013 - September 2013
Job Intelligence Analyst at TRex Corporation
Industry Research
Experience
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

Olivia Edelman Olivia Edelman Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Olivia Edelman's Middle East Institute Experience September 2013 - December 2013
Job Research Assistant at Middle East Institute
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Liz Resnick Liz Resnick Amherst, Massachusetts Details
Liz Resnick's Middle East Institute Experience June 2013 - August 2013
Job Search for Common Ground
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
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

Azhar AlFadl Miranda Azhar AlFadl Miranda Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Azhar AlFadl Miranda's Middle East Institute Experience September 2010 - December 2010
Job Experienced Media Professional
Industry Online Media
Experience
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

Mohammad Shafiq Hamdam Mohammad Shafiq Hamdam Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Mohammad Shafiq Hamdam's Middle East Institute Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Instructor at Middle East Institute
Industry Think Tanks
Experience
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

Caryn Benisch Caryn Benisch Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Caryn Benisch's Middle East Institute Experience September 2009 - December 2009
Job Public Affairs Consultant at Rational 360
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
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

Ala' Alrababa'h Ala' Alrababa'h Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Ala' Alrababa'h's Middle East Institute Experience June 2013 - August 2013
Job Junior Fellow at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Benjamin Mayer Benjamin Mayer Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Benjamin Mayer's Middle East Institute Experience September 2013 - December 2013
Job Program Analyst at Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction
Industry Research
Experience
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

David Sokolow David Sokolow Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
David Sokolow's Middle East Institute Experience June 2007 - August 2007
Job Senior Consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton
Industry Defense & Space
Experience
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

Ivan Plis Ivan Plis Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Ivan Plis's Middle East Institute Experience May 2012 - January 2014
Job Reporter at The Daily Caller News Foundation
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Eric Shu Eric Shu Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Eric Shu's Middle East Institute Experience 2012 - October 2012
Job Second Lieutenant at USMC
Industry Military
Experience
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

Ashley W. Ashley W. San Francisco, California Details
Ashley W.'s Middle East Institute Experience January 2008 - May 2008
Job
Industry International Trade and Development
Experience
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

Reem Rayef Reem Rayef Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Reem Rayef's Middle East Institute Experience June 2013 - August 2013
Job Product Development Analyst at Atlantic Media
Industry Publishing
Experience
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

Reva Dhingra Reva Dhingra Greater New York City Area Details
Reva Dhingra's Middle East Institute Experience June 2013 - August 2013
Job Program Assistant, Syria Regional Response Unit at International Rescue Committee
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Jason K. Mullins Jason K. Mullins Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Jason K. Mullins's Middle East Institute Experience August 2012 - August 2013
Job Research Analyst
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Sulaiman Nasseri Sulaiman Nasseri Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Sulaiman Nasseri's Middle East Institute Experience January 2013 - May 2013
Job Graduate Teaching Assistant at Georgetown University
Industry International Trade and Development
Experience
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

Brad Weikel Brad Weikel Albuquerque, New Mexico Area Details
Brad Weikel's Middle East Institute Experience February 2007 - December 2008
Job Digital Craftsman, Urban Farmer & Rights Advocate
Industry Internet
Experience
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

Mehrzad Boroujerdi Mehrzad Boroujerdi Syracuse, New York Area Details
Mehrzad Boroujerdi's Middle East Institute Experience September 2005 - Present
Job Provost Faculty Fellow for Internationalization at Syracuse University
Industry Higher Education
Experience
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

David Burkhart David Burkhart Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
David Burkhart's Middle East Institute Experience September 2010 - December 2010
Job Account Executive at Vonage
Industry Telecommunications
Experience
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

Marshall Nannes Marshall Nannes Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Marshall Nannes's Middle East Institute Experience June 2009 - August 2009
Job Client Services Manager at Truven Health Analytics
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
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

Lyne Sneige Keyrouz Lyne Sneige Keyrouz Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Lyne Sneige Keyrouz's Middle East Institute Experience May 2014 - Present
Job Director Cultural Affairs and Programs at Middle East Institute
Industry Program Development
Experience
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

Waris Husain Waris Husain Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Waris Husain's Middle East Institute Experience April 2009 - September 2011
Job Adjunct Professor of Law and Managing Editor at South Asia Jurist
Industry Legal Services
Experience
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

Marvin Weinbaum Marvin Weinbaum Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Marvin Weinbaum's Middle East Institute Experience 2003 - Present
Job ScholarinResidence at Middle East Institute
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Cassandra Ake Cassandra Ake Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Cassandra Ake's Middle East Institute Experience May 2010 - August 2010
Job Project Manager at Management Systems International
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Noor Masannat Noor Masannat Greater Philadelphia Area Details
Noor Masannat's Middle East Institute Experience June 2015 - August 2015
Job CoFounder NETwork Against Malaria BMC Chapter at Bryn Mawr College
Industry Government Relations
Experience
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

Charlie Nocker Charlie Nocker Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Charlie Nocker's Middle East Institute Experience August 2011 - December 2011
Job SAIS Bologna Student
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Haley E. Hakimian Haley E. Hakimian Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Haley E. Hakimian's Middle East Institute Experience August 2014 - December 2014
Job Marketing & Communications at Hakimian Holdings
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
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

Matthew Mermel Matthew Mermel Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Matthew Mermel's Middle East Institute Experience 2011 - 2012
Job Arabic & International Management Consultant
Industry Translation and Localization
Experience
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

Blake Paradis Blake Paradis Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Blake Paradis's Middle East Institute Experience September 2008 - December 2008
Job Research Associate at Public International Law & Policy Group
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Sebastian Engelmann Jensen Sebastian Engelmann Jensen Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Sebastian Engelmann Jensen's Middle East Institute Experience August 2015 - Present
Job Research Assistant at Middle East Institute
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Abdullah Khurram Abdullah Khurram Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Abdullah Khurram's Middle East Institute Experience September 2012 - August 2014
Job South Asia and Middle East Fellow at PoliTact and Strategic Consultant at Gulf State Analytics
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Cory Rutz Cory Rutz Indianapolis, Indiana Area Details
Cory Rutz's Middle East Institute Experience October 2008 - July 2011
Job Director of Foundation and Government Relations at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
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

Daniel Stoker Daniel Stoker Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Daniel Stoker's Middle East Institute Experience September 2013 - December 2013
Job Syria Content Editor/Analyst at Tesla Government, Inc
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Sulaiman Wasty Sulaiman Wasty Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Sulaiman Wasty's Middle East Institute Experience May 2011 - April 2014
Job President at Sharakpur, Ltd.
Industry Public Policy
Experience
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

Clayton Swisher Clayton Swisher Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Clayton Swisher's Middle East Institute Experience March 2005 - November 2007
Job Director of Investigative Journalism at Al Jazeera Media Network
Industry Media Production
Experience
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

Hope Hampton Hope Hampton Portland, Maine Details
Hope Hampton's Middle East Institute Experience January 2008 - May 2008
Job Travel & Tourism Professional and Global Exchange Advocate
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
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

Gizem Korkmaz Gizem Korkmaz Chantilly, Virginia Details
Gizem Korkmaz's Middle East Institute Experience June 2015 - August 2015
Job Research Internship at Middle East Institute
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Dina Shahrokhi Dina Shahrokhi Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Dina Shahrokhi's Middle East Institute Experience September 2009 - December 2009
Job Harvard Kennedy School Graduate
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Kristin Lewis Kristin Lewis New York, New York Details
Kristin Lewis's Middle East Institute Experience January 2006 - March 2006
Job Director of Membership and Operations, Partnership for a New American Economy
Industry Public Policy
Experience
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

Peter Boal Peter Boal Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Peter Boal's Middle East Institute Experience May 2014 - Present
Job Assistant Editor to the Middle East Journal, Internship Development Coordinator at Middle East Institute
Industry Think Tanks
Experience
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

Tawab Malekzad Tawab Malekzad Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Tawab Malekzad's Middle East Institute Experience August 2013 - December 2013
Job Journalist
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Abigail Casey Abigail Casey Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Abigail Casey's Middle East Institute Experience January 2014 - May 2014
Job MA Candidate School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Natasha Madorsky Natasha Madorsky Princeton, New Jersey Details
Natasha Madorsky's Middle East Institute Experience June 2014 - August 2014
Job Intern at United Nations Foundation
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Amy Fallas-Kerr Amy Fallas-Kerr Greater New York City Area Details
Amy Fallas-Kerr's Middle East Institute Experience May 2011 - August 2011
Job Communications and Membership Coordinator at Wilton Historical Society
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
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

Maura James Maura James Cambridge, Massachusetts Details
Maura James's Middle East Institute Experience 2011 - 2011
Job Researcher
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
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

Sacha Chiniara Sacha Chiniara Greater Boston Area Details
Sacha Chiniara's Middle East Institute Experience September 2010 - December 2010
Job Managing Editor at Eduventures
Industry Market Research
Experience
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

Mark Tynan Mark Tynan Arlington, Virginia Details
Mark Tynan's Middle East Institute Experience June 2011 - Present
Job Program Assistant at Middle East Institute
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Olga Stepanova Olga Stepanova Arlington, Virginia Details
Olga Stepanova's Middle East Institute Experience September 2013 - December 2013
Job MA Candidate in Security Policy Studies
Industry Research
Experience
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

Belle Cheves Belle Cheves Greater Boston Area Details
Belle Cheves's Middle East Institute Experience May 2011 - August 2011
Job PhD Student, History and Middle Eastern Studies, Harvard University
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Hannah Herbert Hannah Herbert Lexington, Mississippi Details
Hannah Herbert's Middle East Institute Experience September 2011 - December 2011
Job Teacher: 8th Grade English at Holmes County School District
Industry Education Management
Experience
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

Marice Fernando Marice Fernando Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Marice Fernando's Middle East Institute Experience January 2008 - May 2008
Job Membership, Meetings, and Development Associate at National Housing Conference
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Wendy Chamberlin Wendy Chamberlin Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Wendy Chamberlin's Middle East Institute Experience 2007 - Present
Job President, Middle East Institute
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Arif Rafiq Arif Rafiq Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Arif Rafiq's Middle East Institute Experience April 2012 - Present
Job Adjunct Scholar, The Middle East Institute
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Yael Mizrahi-Arnaud Yael Mizrahi-Arnaud Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Yael Mizrahi-Arnaud's Middle East Institute Experience January 2015 - June 2015
Job M.A. Candidate at Johns Hopkins University SAIS
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Alex Caruso Alex Caruso New York, New York Details
Alex Caruso's Middle East Institute Experience June 2007 - August 2007
Job Consultant, Accenture Strategy
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
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

Ali Alahmadi Ali Alahmadi Alexandria, Virginia Details
Ali Alahmadi's Middle East Institute Experience March 2015 - Present
Job Store Manager at Mobile Now
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
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

Bilal Y. Saab Bilal Y. Saab Reston, Virginia Details
Bilal Y. Saab's Middle East Institute Experience February 2002 - May 2002
Job Senior Fellow at Atlantic Council
Industry Defense & Space
Experience
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

Omar Bagnied Omar Bagnied Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Omar Bagnied's Middle East Institute Experience April 2010 - September 2010
Job Consultant
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
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

Heidi Liedtke Heidi Liedtke Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Heidi Liedtke's Middle East Institute Experience August 2015 - Present
Job Research Assistant at Middle East Institute
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Elisha Meyer Elisha Meyer Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Elisha Meyer's Middle East Institute Experience 2010 - 2013
Job Assistant Director of Advancement at Boston University Academy
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Byoung Jo Kang Byoung Jo Kang Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Byoung Jo Kang's Middle East Institute Experience August 2007 - May 2010
Job President of B.J. Kang Law, PC
Industry Legal Services
Experience
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

Dr Khalil al-Anani Dr Khalil al-Anani Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Dr Khalil al-Anani's Middle East Institute Experience August 2013 - February 2014
Job Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)
Industry Research
Experience
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

Manar Salman Manar Salman Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Manar Salman's Middle East Institute Experience 2012 - Present
Job Arabic Translator and Interpreter at Freelance
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Sasha Gordon Sasha Gordon Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Sasha Gordon's Middle East Institute Experience September 2010 - December 2010
Job Senior Syria Analyst at The Stabilisation Network
Industry Research
Experience
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

David A. Elkins David A. Elkins Greater New York City Area Details
David A. Elkins's Middle East Institute Experience January 2011 - May 2011
Job Graduate Student at School of International and Public Affairs
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Jonathan Rose Jonathan Rose Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Jonathan Rose's Middle East Institute Experience January 2009 - May 2009
Job Foreign Affairs Officer at U.S. Department of State
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Claire Ferguson Claire Ferguson Greater New York City Area Details
Claire Ferguson's Middle East Institute Experience January 2010 - June 2010
Job Sector Lead, Industrials and Healthcare at CDP Global environmental reporting system
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
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

Kyleigh Payne Kyleigh Payne Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Kyleigh Payne's Middle East Institute Experience September 2009 - December 2009
Job Business Development Manager at Equal Access
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Adam Shaffer Adam Shaffer Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Adam Shaffer's Middle East Institute Experience January 2008 - May 2008
Job Manager of Government Relations at American Iron and Steel Institute
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
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

Diana Galbraith Diana Galbraith San Francisco Bay Area Details
Diana Galbraith's Middle East Institute Experience September 2012 - December 2012
Job Social Media Consultant at Self Employed & Freelancers
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Christina Culver Christina Culver Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Christina Culver's Middle East Institute Experience June 2008 - August 2008
Job J.D., University of Michigan Law School
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Julie Younes Julie Younes Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Julie Younes's Middle East Institute Experience 2006 - 2007
Job Director of Monitoring and Evaluation at PeacePlayers International
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
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

Alexander Werner Alexander Werner Hanover, New Hampshire Details
Alexander Werner's Middle East Institute Experience June 2013 - August 2013
Job Membership Coordinator at Clinton Global Initiative
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Mark Scheland Mark Scheland Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Mark Scheland's Middle East Institute Experience March 2015 - Present
Job Director, Programs & Government Relations at Middle East Institute
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Katie Sheketoff Katie Sheketoff Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Katie Sheketoff's Middle East Institute Experience September 2004 - December 2004
Job
Industry International Trade and Development
Experience
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

Adiel Suarez-Murias Adiel Suarez-Murias Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Adiel Suarez-Murias's Middle East Institute Experience January 2014 - May 2014
Job Communications & Development Manager, Alliance for Peacebuilding
Industry Public Policy
Experience
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

Nazia Moqueet Nazia Moqueet Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Nazia Moqueet's Middle East Institute Experience June 2008 - July 2010
Job Consultant at The World Bank
Industry International Trade and Development
Experience
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

Gamze C. A. Golden Gamze C. A. Golden Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Gamze C. A. Golden's Middle East Institute Experience March 2015 - Present
Job PMP, Foreign Language, Training Developer
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
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

Paul Wulfsberg Paul Wulfsberg Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Paul Wulfsberg's Middle East Institute Experience 2006 - 2007
Job Foreign Service Officer at U.S. Department of State
Industry Government Administration
Experience
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

Kathleen Ridolfo Kathleen Ridolfo Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Kathleen Ridolfo's Middle East Institute Experience 2000 - 2000
Job Executive Director at Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center
Industry Military
Experience
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)

Jill Zabel Jill Zabel Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Jill Zabel's Middle East Institute Experience March 2005 - August 2006
Job Foreign Policy Consultant
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Terrence Henry Terrence Henry Austin, Texas Area Details
Terrence Henry's Middle East Institute Experience 2001 - 2001
Job Marketing and Communications Manager at The Academy of Medicine, Engineering & Science of Texas
Industry Media Production
Experience
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

Desiree Bryan Desiree Bryan Seattle, Washington Details
Desiree Bryan's Middle East Institute Experience September 2012 - May 2013
Job International Public Policy at Amazon
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Roya Soleimani Roya Soleimani San Francisco Bay Area Details
Roya Soleimani's Middle East Institute Experience June 2010 - September 2010
Job Corporate Communications Manager at Google
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
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

Bilal Saab Bilal Saab Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Bilal Saab's Middle East Institute Experience January 2001 - March 2001
Job Research Analyst at the Saban Center for Middle East Policy at the Brookings Institution
Industry Research
Experience
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

Gregor Nazarian Gregor Nazarian Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Gregor Nazarian's Middle East Institute Experience June 2012 - August 2012
Job History and TOK Teacher at ACS Beirut
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Jarron Bowman Jarron Bowman Durham, North Carolina Details
Jarron Bowman's Middle East Institute Experience September 2009 - December 2009
Job Sociology PhD Student
Industry Research
Experience
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

Shabnam Mojtahedi Shabnam Mojtahedi Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Shabnam Mojtahedi's Middle East Institute Experience 2008 - 2009
Job Legal and Strategy Analyst for the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre (SJAC)
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Andrew Bockover Andrew Bockover Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Andrew Bockover's Middle East Institute Experience January 2009 - May 2009
Job Grants Program Specialist at U.S. Department of State
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Aaron Sebag Aaron Sebag Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Aaron Sebag's Middle East Institute Experience August 2011 - December 2011
Job Associate
Industry Government Relations
Experience
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

Shana Marshall Shana Marshall Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Shana Marshall's Middle East Institute Experience May 2004 - December 2004
Job Associate Director
Industry Research
Experience
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

Nadia Osman Nadia Osman Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Nadia Osman's Middle East Institute Experience August 2009 - December 2009
Job Education and Human Rights Professional
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Cameron Rathbun Cameron Rathbun Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Cameron Rathbun's Middle East Institute Experience 2009 - 2009
Job Analyst at US Government
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Darius Alam Darius Alam Brighton, Massachusetts Details
Darius Alam's Middle East Institute Experience June 2009 - August 2009
Job Research Assistant at Boston College Law School
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Idon Natanzon Idon Natanzon Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Idon Natanzon's Middle East Institute Experience June 2013 - August 2013
Job Analyst at Kroll
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Hobie Kropp Hobie Kropp Saint Louis, Missouri Details
Hobie Kropp's Middle East Institute Experience January 2009 - August 2009
Job Freelance Editor
Industry Publishing
Experience
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

Abraham Benavides Abraham Benavides Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Abraham Benavides's Middle East Institute Experience June 2010 - July 2010
Job Public Finance Associate at Bracewell & Giuliani LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Shreen Khan Shreen Khan Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Shreen Khan's Middle East Institute Experience September 2011 - December 2011
Job Al Jazeera Media Network
Industry Media Production
Experience
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

Megan Findakly Megan Findakly Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Megan Findakly's Middle East Institute Experience June 2008 - August 2008
Job The Family Office
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Ruth Baacke Ruth Baacke United States Details
Ruth Baacke's Middle East Institute Experience 1978 - 1989
Job
Industry Libraries
Experience
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

Joshua Levkowitz Joshua Levkowitz Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Joshua Levkowitz's Middle East Institute Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Research Intern at The Middle East Institute
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Liliane Winograd Liliane Winograd Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Liliane Winograd's Middle East Institute Experience September 2009 - December 2009
Job Program Associate at International Center for Research on Women (ICRW)
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Megan Geckle Megan Geckle Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Megan Geckle's Middle East Institute Experience September 2010 - December 2010
Job Assistant to the Executive Vice President at The Wilson Center
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Sora Park Sora Park Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Sora Park's Middle East Institute Experience June 2014 - August 2014
Job Legal Assistant at Harris, Wiltshire & Grannis LLP
Industry Legal Services
Experience
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

Peck, Malcolm Peck, Malcolm Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Peck, Malcolm's Middle East Institute Experience August 1970 - October 1981
Job
Industry International Affairs
Experience
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

Nada Jamal Nada Jamal Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Nada Jamal's Middle East Institute Experience June 2015 - August 2015
Job Research | Middle Eastern Development and Politics
Industry International Trade and Development
Experience
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

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