Experience

D3: Designs, Data, Decisions

• United States
• Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Analyst

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  Manages projects and oversees all aspects of the project cycle, for both telephone and face-to-face surveys, including questionnaire design, script testing, monitoring fieldwork, implementing quality control procedures, as well as processing and analyzing data. Responsible for creating various deliverables for clients and communicating with on-site vendors regarding fieldwork. Manages projects and oversees all aspects of the project cycle, for both telephone and face-to-face surveys, including questionnaire design, script testing, monitoring fieldwork, implementing quality control procedures, as well as processing and analyzing data. Responsible for creating various deliverables for clients and communicating with on-site vendors regarding fieldwork.



University of Maryland

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Coordinator, University of Maryland Critical Issues Poll with Nielsen Scarborough

  • Sep 2017 - Jun 2021

  • Coordinated for the University of Maryland Critical Issues Poll (UMCIP) with Nielsen Scarborough by drafting questionnaires and methodologies, analyzing raw data, creating visuals for presentations and articles, validating surveys before distribution, and assisting with producing reports and press releases that highlight key findings from public opinion polls• Managed the UMCIP website, finances, contract renewals, and other program logistics • Worked closely with the University of Maryland's Institutional Review Board (IRB) in order to maintain IRB compliance before fielding our public opinion polls• Served as a point of contact between UMCIP and our business partners• In February 2021, I also became the Project Manager for the Middle East Scholar Barometer, which is a joint initiative between the University of Maryland Critical Issues Poll and the Project on Middle East Political Science at George Washington University Show less

• Program Coordinator and Executive Assistant for the Anwar Sadat Chair for Peace and Development

  • Oct 2014 - Jun 2021

  • Organized the Sadat Forum, which is an annual/bi-annual lecture on timely issues and features high-profile speakers such as former and current ambassadors, scholars, and leaders of think tanks and made arrangements for VIP guests of the forum• Planned and coordinated logistics for recurring Sadat Chair events such as the Sadat Book Chats and the annual Sadat Art for Peace Competition• Managed the time of the Anwar Sadat Professor for Peace and Development by scheduling meetings, responding to inquiries and invitations, and arranging all foreign and domestic travel, including picking up visas at foreign embassies in Washington, D.C. • Assisted with research for the Sadat Professor's book projects and other publications by conducting research, compiling memos, and finding sources; copyedited written works for publication in major media outlets by proofreading and fact-checking• Aided the Sadat Professor with his courses and students and helped prepare syllabi for an honors seminar on "International Relations of the Middle East"• Oversaw all office finances by managing the monthly credit card reconciliation process, procuring office supplies and services for events, and processing expense statements and reimbursement requests• Managed personnel which included interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new employees; supervised 1-2 student office assistants each semester • Maintained the Sadat Chair’s Twitter account and website using Drupal Show less



Journal of Shi'a Islamic Studies

• London, United Kingdom

• Intern

  • Nov 2013 - Aug 2014

  • Authored a book review and wrote book notes on recent publications relevant to Shi‘a Studies and Islamic Studies for publication in the journal • Edited articles and book reviews for grammar and content and checked facts presented in the articles • Contacted scholars and academics to provide book reviews and articles based on their expertise • Authored a book review and wrote book notes on recent publications relevant to Shi‘a Studies and Islamic Studies for publication in the journal • Edited articles and book reviews for grammar and content and checked facts presented in the articles • Contacted scholars and academics to provide book reviews and articles based on their expertise



American Enterprise Institute

• United States
• Think Tanks
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Research Intern, Office of Resident Scholar Ali Alfoneh, Foreign and Defense Policy

  • Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

  • Analyzed Shi‘a Islamic communities in the Arab world and their relationship with the Iranian regime, focusing primarily on the Shi‘a communities of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman • Drafted memos on events taking place in Shi‘a communities using Arabic and English media sources • Analyzed Shi‘a Islamic communities in the Arab world and their relationship with the Iranian regime, focusing primarily on the Shi‘a communities of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman • Drafted memos on events taking place in Shi‘a communities using Arabic and English media sources



Middle East Institute

• United States
• International Affairs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Intern, Department of Languages and Regional Studies

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  • Provided administrative support to the department and helped with setting up language classes • Provided administrative support to the department and helped with setting up language classes