Experience

The Tiyya Foundation

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Operations

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  •Managing program staff, interns and volunteers that supports nearly 200 refugee households in Los Angeles and Orange Counties•Developing and executing programs that support women, children, economic advancement, and community engagement•Define, implement, and revise operational policies and guidelines for the organization•Keep track of the organization’s annual revenue, conduct budget reviews, and oversee fundraising efforts through grant writing and donor development•Working with local NGO partners, participating in the Refugee Forum of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County Afghan Refugee Task Force as a Tiyya representative•Create job descriptions, hire competent personnel, and oversee employee training programs•Oversee operations at Tiyya’s social enterprise restaurant, Flavors from Afar



UCLA Labor Center

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Coordinator

  • Feb 2013 - Dec 2019

  •Organized, coordinated, and managed fund-raising events; including annual banquet and private donor engagements that cumulatively generate $200,000•Cultivated relationships with new and current donors with consistent online communications and administering quarterly surveys to assess satisfaction and feedback of supporters•Developed annual fund-raising plan and marketing strategy by directly coordinating with Director and Communication Staff•Manage portfolios for current and prospective donors using FileMaker database



International Rescue Committee

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Caseworker

  • Jun 2010 - Oct 2011

  •Assisted over 400 refugees with resettlement through job support, scheduling medical exams, filling out important identification documents, creating resumes and referrals to ESL programs •Counseled clients on key issues including safety, budgeting, employment expectations, American laws & customs, public transportation, family reunification, community development, job interviews and immigration•Provided Arabic interpreting for clients in person and over the phone on topics related to employment, finances, public assistance benefits, rental agreements and cultural norms



KYCC (Koreatown Youth and Community Center)

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Youth Program Coordinator

  • Jun 2005 - Dec 2007