Experience

University of Central Florida - Office of Research

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director, Sponsored Programs

  • Mar 2023 - Present

• Assistant Director, Sponsored Programs

  • Sep 2020 - Mar 2023

• Contracts & Grants Specialist IV

  • Oct 2019 - Sep 2020

• Contracts & Grants Specialist III

  • Jun 2018 - Oct 2019



Community Development & Continuing Education Institute at Palestine Ahliya University

• Palestinian Territory

• Program and Development Manager

  • 2014 - Aug 2018

  Program and Development Manager for the PAU's non-profit institute collaborating with multi-lateral funding agencies working towards the socio-economic development of the West Bank. • Program and Project Design • Grant Authorship and Management • Research and Data Collection • Partnership Development and Donor Relations • Marketing, Communications, and Publications • Institutional Branding • Staff and Volunteer Recruitment and Management • Strategic Planning Committee Member • Expert Consultant – Grant Development and Fundraising Show less



Community Development & Continuing Education Institute at Palestine Ahliya University

• Palestinian Territory

• Project Coordinator

  • 2012 - 2015

  Design and implementation of various projects that support continuing education, employment, service learning, entrepreneurship, community development, and youth empowerment. Lead Coordinator for the projects: School to Career, Phases 1 and 2 (see description in projects section) • Project Design, Execution, Monitoring and Closing • Grant Authorship and Fundraising • Marketing, Communications and Publications • Research • Institutional Branding Design and implementation of various projects that support continuing education, employment, service learning, entrepreneurship, community development, and youth empowerment. Lead Coordinator for the projects: School to Career, Phases 1 and 2 (see description in projects section) • Project Design, Execution, Monitoring and Closing • Grant Authorship and Fundraising • Marketing, Communications and Publications • Research • Institutional Branding



Amideast

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• English Language and Special Projects Educator

  • Apr 2009 - Feb 2014

  English language and ACCESS program facilitator in East Jerusalem schools. Themes: history, drama, leadership, advocacy, public speaking, grammar, literature, community service, and special projects meant to facilitate inter-cultural exchange. English language and ACCESS program facilitator in East Jerusalem schools. Themes: history, drama, leadership, advocacy, public speaking, grammar, literature, community service, and special projects meant to facilitate inter-cultural exchange.



Bebo's Falafel Restaurant

• Jerusalem Area, Israel

• Growth Manager

  • Apr 2010 - Jun 2012

  Managed the growth of a start-up business in downtown Jerusalem. Assessed areas of potential growth; supported the logistical implementation of improvements; created marketing concepts to promote developments; supervised design and production of advertising concepts; infused new product offers into the restaurant’s business plan and physical layout; and marketed additions to clientele. Managed the growth of a start-up business in downtown Jerusalem. Assessed areas of potential growth; supported the logistical implementation of improvements; created marketing concepts to promote developments; supervised design and production of advertising concepts; infused new product offers into the restaurant’s business plan and physical layout; and marketed additions to clientele.