Program Manager, Professional Fellows Program (PFP)

• May 2022 - Present

Legacy International is an NGO that implements State Department-funded international exchange programs. I serve as Program Manager for the Professional Fellows Program (PFP), which empowers professionals from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to pursue their visions as entrepreneurs and in civil society development. Legacy International is an NGO that implements State Department-funded international exchange programs. I serve as Program Manager for the Professional Fellows Program (PFP), which empowers professionals from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to pursue their visions as entrepreneurs and in civil society development.

Spanish Interpreter

• Jan 2022 - May 2022

I provided Spanish/English telephonic interpretation services for pharmacies, insurance companies, financial institutions, and social services/government sectors. I provided Spanish/English telephonic interpretation services for pharmacies, insurance companies, financial institutions, and social services/government sectors.

Dialogue Facilitator

• Jan 2022 - May 2022

The "Qisasna" project is conducted by AMIDEAST and the International Center for Religion and Diplomacy. At this role I facilitated online dialogue sessions between American and Yemeni undergraduate-level students, and acted as mentor as they created a podcast together. The "Qisasna" project is conducted by AMIDEAST and the International Center for Religion and Diplomacy. At this role I facilitated online dialogue sessions between American and Yemeni undergraduate-level students, and acted as mentor as they created a podcast together.

Operations & Programs Associate

• Jun 2020 - Dec 2021

The Fund for Peace (FFP) is an NGO that works in the peacebuilding and conflict prevention sector. In this role, I worked on a USAID-funded project called REWARD (Reacting to Early Warning and Response Data in West Africa) whose objective is to aid West African governments to monitor, gather, analyze, and disseminate threat information to support peace and security in the region.

Operations Associate

• Jan 2020 - Jun 2020

Editor

• Aug 2020 - Sep 2020

I provided editing and content consultation for the publication "Yemen Conflict: Key Strategic Transformations" by Atiq Garallah and moderated and participated as a panelist in WCYS's virtual launch of the publication. Publication: https://www.academia.edu/44313069/Yemen_Conflict_Key_Strategic_Transformations I provided editing and content consultation for the publication "Yemen Conflict: Key Strategic Transformations" by Atiq Garallah and moderated and participated as a panelist in WCYS's virtual launch of the publication. Publication: https://www.academia.edu/44313069/Yemen_Conflict_Key_Strategic_Transformations

Intake Intern

• Aug 2019 - Nov 2019

I met with and provided trauma-sensitive intake sessions for walk-in clients (asylees and Special Immigrant Visa holders) to establish eligibility for enrollment in public benefits. I engaged in community mapping to identify new and existing resources, assisted the Casework Supervisor and caseworkers across programs in managing clients’ cases, and provided translation services in Spanish and Arabic when needed. I met with and provided trauma-sensitive intake sessions for walk-in clients (asylees and Special Immigrant Visa holders) to establish eligibility for enrollment in public benefits. I engaged in community mapping to identify new and existing resources, assisted the Casework Supervisor and caseworkers across programs in managing clients’ cases, and provided translation services in Spanish and Arabic when needed.

Graduate Research Assistant

• Oct 2018 - Sep 2019

I conducted research on Arabic-language films, transcribed and translated film content from Egyptian Arabic to English, and wrote summaries of film content and gender/political themes in films for Dr. Elizabeth Thompson. I conducted research on Arabic-language films, transcribed and translated film content from Egyptian Arabic to English, and wrote summaries of film content and gender/political themes in films for Dr. Elizabeth Thompson.

ESL Teacher

• Aug 2016 - Dec 2017

I designed and followed a complete teaching plan; taught alphabet and numeracy along with personal, social and emotional skills; conducted assessments to determine child’s learning needs, assessed students’ performance and progress; and conducted conferences with parents. I designed and followed a complete teaching plan; taught alphabet and numeracy along with personal, social and emotional skills; conducted assessments to determine child’s learning needs, assessed students’ performance and progress; and conducted conferences with parents.

Teaching Assistant

• Apr 2016 - Jul 2016

I helped the classroom teacher prepare materials and assignments for instruction; supervised students; observed and assessed students’ performance/progress; and provided individual assistance to students experiencing learning difficulty. I helped the classroom teacher prepare materials and assignments for instruction; supervised students; observed and assessed students’ performance/progress; and provided individual assistance to students experiencing learning difficulty.

Administrative Assistant

• Jun 2010 - Mar 2016

Spokane International Translation is a company that provides interpretation and translation services for the community. In this position, I maintained and updated the company database and filing system; scheduled and assigned interpreters to appointments; followed up on appointments with issues and worked with interpreters and clients to resolve problems; drafted correspondence with interpreters and clients, including medical clinics and legal offices; and assisted with logistics and planning of interpreter orientations. Show less

Intern

• May 2014 - Aug 2014

I worked with an international team to prepare and deliver workshops on women’s rights and gender equality for AIESEC’s “Hawaa Project" during which I facilitated debates and group discussions with attendees. I worked with an international team to prepare and deliver workshops on women’s rights and gender equality for AIESEC’s “Hawaa Project" during which I facilitated debates and group discussions with attendees.