Experience

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• Ireland
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• News/Media Intelligence Analyst

  • Jan 2023 - Present



AlShabaka: The Palestinian Policy Network

• United States
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• US Policy Fellow

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  • Producing original evidence-based analysis, policy briefs, commentaries, and one-pagers. • Briefing policymakers and civil society organizations on current affairs and policy developments vis-a-vis Palestine and the Palestinian community. • Leading in US media engagement, including writing op-eds, taking part in interviews, and building relationships with journalists. • Producing original evidence-based analysis, policy briefs, commentaries, and one-pagers. • Briefing policymakers and civil society organizations on current affairs and policy developments vis-a-vis Palestine and the Palestinian community. • Leading in US media engagement, including writing op-eds, taking part in interviews, and building relationships with journalists.



Middle East Institute

• United States
• International Affairs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Research Fellow

  • Sep 2021 - Aug 2022

  • Conducting quantitative and qualitative research on the ongoing shift in public opinion on Palestine and its potential to influence US foreign policy • Organizing and moderating panel discussions and organizing fundraising efforts to sustain and expand the MEI Palestine Program

• Publications Intern

  • Apr 2021 - Aug 2021

  • Responsible for first-round edits on articles in the Summer/Fall issues of The Middle East Journal (MEJ) and collaborating with the Publications Staff on the final round of edits known as bluelining.• Writing book annotations to appear in the Recent Publications section of future MEJ issues.• Assessing submissions to MEJ to ascertain whether manuscripts are worthy of peer review.• Assisting with department media and research projects to help MEJ grow, particularly in the areas of marketing, advertising, social media, and circulation. Show less



U.S. Department of State

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Consultant, Libya External Office

  • Dec 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Researched inclusive power-sharing models that address the role of militia rivalries, corruption, and extractive resource revenue distribution in Libya • Conducted interviews with key experts and stakeholders in Libya, ranging from central bank officials and parliamentarians to conflict mediation experts and community leaders • Researched inclusive power-sharing models that address the role of militia rivalries, corruption, and extractive resource revenue distribution in Libya • Conducted interviews with key experts and stakeholders in Libya, ranging from central bank officials and parliamentarians to conflict mediation experts and community leaders



The New York Times

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Open Source Researcher

  • Sep 2020 - Sep 2021

  • Leveraged OSINT to monitor far-right/white supremacist groups throughout the U.S. and identify threats posed to journalists and press freedom • Designed best practices for security coordination with journalists in conflict zones and other sensitive locations, ensuring continuity of operations for New York Times staff • Leveraged OSINT to monitor far-right/white supremacist groups throughout the U.S. and identify threats posed to journalists and press freedom • Designed best practices for security coordination with journalists in conflict zones and other sensitive locations, ensuring continuity of operations for New York Times staff



MSA Security

• United States
• Security and Investigations
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Intelligence Analyst

  • Oct 2017 - Sep 2020

• Senior Intelligence Analyst

  • Feb 2019 - Aug 2020

  • Developed expertise in current political issues/conflict developments in the Middle East and Africa by producing daily, weekly, and event-based research and strategic analysis on current events• Conducted open-source intelligence research on behalf of MSA’s public and private sector clients (financial institutions, non-profit organizations, and energy industries), determining range and scope of threats to interests• Tracked global all-hazards security developments as part of a 24/7 operation, leveraging data aggregation software (Babel Street, Synthesio) • Mentored team of analysts and engaged directly with clients• Conducted due diligence investigations and produced client-specific social analytics reports (Brandwatch) Show less



Council on Foreign Relations

• United States
• Think Tanks
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Civil Society, Markets, and Democracy Intern

  • Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

  • Wrote news briefs and literature reviews on global supply chains/government corruption for fellow’s congressional testimonies and upcoming book Relevant Information • Prepared daily news briefings, drafted/edited weekly blog posts, and managed social media accounts, growing the CSMD program’s online presence • Gained policy insight by organizing/attending CFR meetings/programs on foreign policy issues • Wrote news briefs and literature reviews on global supply chains/government corruption for fellow’s congressional testimonies and upcoming book Relevant Information • Prepared daily news briefings, drafted/edited weekly blog posts, and managed social media accounts, growing the CSMD program’s online presence • Gained policy insight by organizing/attending CFR meetings/programs on foreign policy issues



Ruffalo Noel Levitz

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Ambassador

  • Jan 2014 - May 2017

  • Raised over $30,000 in alumni funding for university programs/initiatives • Advocated for Rutgers University and contributed to increasing alumni involvement rate • Maintained contact/alumni databases, allowing for improved outreach efficiency • Raised over $30,000 in alumni funding for university programs/initiatives • Advocated for Rutgers University and contributed to increasing alumni involvement rate • Maintained contact/alumni databases, allowing for improved outreach efficiency



EastWest Institute

• United States
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Office Intern

  • Sep 2016 - Jan 2017

  • Drafted speeches, prepared meeting materials, managed correspondence/travel arrangements, and carried out other administrative duties for the CEO • Published articles on EWI’s website and presented policy proposals on Palestinian-Israeli conflict resolution initiatives to organization leadership • Led outreach efforts to panel participants and potential donors • Drafted speeches, prepared meeting materials, managed correspondence/travel arrangements, and carried out other administrative duties for the CEO • Published articles on EWI’s website and presented policy proposals on Palestinian-Israeli conflict resolution initiatives to organization leadership • Led outreach efforts to panel participants and potential donors



Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs

• United States
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research and Outreach Intern

  • Dec 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Studied the intersection of international affairs, economics, and ethical theory, developing advanced research skills • Researched and contacted potential partners and podcast interviewees, and organized outreach databases • Promoted Carnegie Council’s Impact podcast and launched a social media initiative that showcased photojournalism covering the refugee crisis in the Mediterranean • Studied the intersection of international affairs, economics, and ethical theory, developing advanced research skills • Researched and contacted potential partners and podcast interviewees, and organized outreach databases • Promoted Carnegie Council’s Impact podcast and launched a social media initiative that showcased photojournalism covering the refugee crisis in the Mediterranean



ActionAid

• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Intern

  • May 2015 - Jul 2015

  • Used quantitative/qualitative research methods to study youth political activity and establish the Activista program that has increased youth political involvement in Jordan • Assisted in grant writing/editing and presented budget plans to EU officials • Designed program framework/structural expectations and presented restructuring initiatives to program leadership • Used quantitative/qualitative research methods to study youth political activity and establish the Activista program that has increased youth political involvement in Jordan • Assisted in grant writing/editing and presented budget plans to EU officials • Designed program framework/structural expectations and presented restructuring initiatives to program leadership



United Nations Volunteers

• Germany
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Youth Program Intern

  • May 2014 - Jul 2014

  • Organized program activities and outreach in conjunction with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) • Contributed to publications and quarterly reports and led social media campaigns to improve youth political engagement • Organized program activities and outreach in conjunction with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) • Contributed to publications and quarterly reports and led social media campaigns to improve youth political engagement



Jewish Voice for Peace

• United States
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Summer Intern

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  • Assisted in outreach programs and organized meetings and conferences for members and chapters across country • Carried out mailing, transcribing speeches, and assisted in developing organization’s promotional video • Assisted in outreach programs and organized meetings and conferences for members and chapters across country • Carried out mailing, transcribing speeches, and assisted in developing organization’s promotional video