Experience

Public Health Advocates

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of State Policy

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Sacramento, California, United States



CAIR-Sacramento Valley / Central California

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Policy and Advocacy Manager

  • Jan 2020 - Feb 2022

  Sacramento, California, United States • As Policy and Advocacy Manager, I oversee the development and implementation of CAIR’s legislative and advocacy agenda in the region, meet with local and state elected officials, and build coalitions with community-based organizations and stakeholders to advocate for issues important to the over 1 million Muslims in California, ranging from civil rights and immigration to voting rights and racial justice. • Participated in advocacy on over 80 bills in the California Legislature. •… Show more • As Policy and Advocacy Manager, I oversee the development and implementation of CAIR’s legislative and advocacy agenda in the region, meet with local and state elected officials, and build coalitions with community-based organizations and stakeholders to advocate for issues important to the over 1 million Muslims in California, ranging from civil rights and immigration to voting rights and racial justice. • Participated in advocacy on over 80 bills in the California Legislature. • Mobilized over 500 Muslim community members and allies from across the state for Muslim Day at the Capitol, where participants can speak to state legislators about issues impacting them and their community, attend town halls, and engage in political education on a wide range of issues. • Co-chaired the Muslim Youth Leadership Program, in partnership with the California Legislature, which is four-day retreat in Sacramento designed to introduce American Muslim high school students to the areas of media, law, and government–avenues that shape public opinion and public policy.

• Programs and Outreach Coordinator

  • Jun 2018 - Dec 2019

  Sacramento Valley & Central California • Coordinated CAIR’s flagship programs including Know Your Rights workshops, Muslim Day at the Capitol, Muslim Gamechangers Network, and the Muslim Youth Leadership Program. • Managed weekly outreach scheduling, coordination, staff and volunteer assignment, and community input. • Recruited and managed a team of interns and volunteers. • Developed and strengthening relationships with community leaders, community based organizations, and CAIR supporters, centering their needs and… Show more • Coordinated CAIR’s flagship programs including Know Your Rights workshops, Muslim Day at the Capitol, Muslim Gamechangers Network, and the Muslim Youth Leadership Program. • Managed weekly outreach scheduling, coordination, staff and volunteer assignment, and community input. • Recruited and managed a team of interns and volunteers. • Developed and strengthening relationships with community leaders, community based organizations, and CAIR supporters, centering their needs and priorities on various civil rights issues. • Facilitated public educations programs, interactive workshops, training sessions, and forums.



Berkeley High School

• United States
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Teacher & Mentor

  • Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

  Berkeley, CA • Served underrepresented high school students in the Bridge and English Language Development programs to ensure that they develop necessary skills and perspectives to prepare them for higher education. • Led a team of seven mentors, in collaboration with teachers and administrators, to facilitate a productive, healthy, and culturally sensitive student learning space for underrepresented students of color. • Produced weekly reports to include in student development portfolios for the… Show more • Served underrepresented high school students in the Bridge and English Language Development programs to ensure that they develop necessary skills and perspectives to prepare them for higher education. • Led a team of seven mentors, in collaboration with teachers and administrators, to facilitate a productive, healthy, and culturally sensitive student learning space for underrepresented students of color. • Produced weekly reports to include in student development portfolios for the purpose of tracking students’ performance based on semesterly grade progression. Show less



Amazon

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Core Campus Associate

  • Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

  Berkeley, CA • Utilized inventory management systems to process and organize items and identify customer needs. • Empowered team members to build a culture of collaboration and support, and exercised great judgement in handling requests or difficult customer interactions. • Followed standard processes, identified opportunities for improvements and escalated when appropriate in a timely manner. • Enhanced the Amazon brand and exceeded customer expectations by delivering excellent customer service… Show more • Utilized inventory management systems to process and organize items and identify customer needs. • Empowered team members to build a culture of collaboration and support, and exercised great judgement in handling requests or difficult customer interactions. • Followed standard processes, identified opportunities for improvements and escalated when appropriate in a timely manner. • Enhanced the Amazon brand and exceeded customer expectations by delivering excellent customer service, acting with a customer-first mindset. Show less



University of California, Berkeley - School of Law

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Library Assistant

  • Aug 2016 - Dec 2017

  Berkeley, CA • Connected patrons with library resources that matched their research and academic needs. • Assisted patrons and law students with inquiries regarding library policies and procedures. • Led scheduling and correspondence between team members and upper management.



Harvard Graduate School of Education

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Nov 2016 - Feb 2017

  Berkeley, CA • Organized qualitative research on targeted nonprofit organizations into an online database shared between stakeholders. • Managed a team of undergraduate students from various institutions, who assisted in processing and refining field data. • Prepared reports for postdoctoral researchers through synthesizing collected data and mapping trends.



MetroPCS

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Associate

  • Aug 2014 - Dec 2016

  Sacramento, California Area • Worked on the sales floor for mobile phones, tablets, and accessories. • Assured customer satisfaction through matching customers with the Metro PCS price plans and services that best met their communication needs. • Strengthened communication skills through daily interaction with customers.



SALAM Weekend School

• Instructor

  • Aug 2013 - May 2015

  Sacramento, California • Prepared annual Arabic and Islamic Studies curriculum for 3rd grade students. • Coordinated with other teachers to conduct educational and engaging group programs for students. • Taught students the fundamentals of Islamic Studies, with a heavy focus on how these teachings could be applied to everyday life as a positive citizen of the world.



CAIR-CA

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Programs and Outreach Intern

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2013

  Sacramento, California Area • Coordinated monthly advocacy programs in the Greater Sacramento community. • Supported in the execution of administrative office tasks, phone banking, and pitching future programs to CAIR donors and sponsors. • Organized and handled logistics for Sacramento voter forums and youth programs such as CAIR Education Day and the Muslim Youth Leadership Program.