Experience

Clifton Public Schools

• United States
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Clifton Board of Education

  • Jan 2021 - Present

• Commissioner, Clifton Board of Education

  • Jan 2017 - Present



Seton Hall University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director - Government Relations

  • Nov 2013 - Jun 2020

  ● Created executive reports on public policy and community feedback for cabinet members ● Developed government grants with agencies and departments on the federal, state, and local level● Promoted Seton Hall University with external partners, governmental agencies, and state representatives● Maintained strong partnerships between Seton Hall and the local communities of town-gown relations● Oversaw a budget of $834,000, to sponsor community events within municipalities and the… ● Created executive reports on public policy and community feedback for cabinet members ● Developed government grants with agencies and departments on the federal, state, and local level● Promoted Seton Hall University with external partners, governmental agencies, and state representatives● Maintained strong partnerships between Seton Hall and the local communities of town-gown relations● Oversaw a budget of $834,000, to sponsor community events within municipalities and the State of New Jersey Show more Show less



New Jersey Young Democrats

• United States
• Political Organizations

• Delegate

  • 2011 - 20143 years

  ● Led a team of nationally elected young democrats to carry out democratic agendas in different communities● Engaged and recruited young Democrats of minority background to run for office



U.S. House of Representatives

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Field Representative

  • Feb 2008 - Oct 2013

  ● Represented the Congressman and spoke on his behalf regarding issues that affect his congressional districts● Maintained relations with elected officials and other organizations on the state, county, and the local level● Assisted public safety and educational organizations in applying for grants● Responsible for constituent and town and gown relations across the Congressional District (i.e., advisor to departments of emergency responders on grants, liaison to the military… ● Represented the Congressman and spoke on his behalf regarding issues that affect his congressional districts● Maintained relations with elected officials and other organizations on the state, county, and the local level● Assisted public safety and educational organizations in applying for grants● Responsible for constituent and town and gown relations across the Congressional District (i.e., advisor to departments of emergency responders on grants, liaison to the military academies and advisory committees)● Managed events for the Congressman (i.e., Healthcare Town Hall at Montclair State University in 2009 and other field activities that have furthered the goals of the organization● Trained and managed over 60 employees per year, for strategic planning within the various communities in the district Show more Show less



Montclair State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor of Political Science

  • Jan 2013 - May 2013

  ● Taught students about the political behavior of American ethnic groups ● Lead discussions on political insight and ethnic development● Researched the roles of immigration, group identity, and United States policies



United Arab American Coalition

• Chair

  • Jan 2012 - Mar 2013

  ● Collaborated with the board members to better assist the community in social services● Worked with local business owners and maintained prosperous partnerships● Managed educational and recreational programs for children and the community at large● Teamed up with local law enforcement and elected officials for community engagements