ABOUT

Digital content creator and writer specializing in media representation, forced migration, and conflict analysis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

- DIGITAL CONTENT AND SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN

The Opportunity Agenda October 2016 - April 2017 Produced videos and graphics, managed social media accounts, Re-designed website using Drupal

- FOUNDER, DIRECTOR

Our Turn Spring 2016 - Winter 2016

Producer, editor, writer, host for web series

- MEDIA CONCENTRATION ASSISTANT, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Studley Graduate Program in International Affairs August 2016 - May 2017 Organized events for concentration, Editor-in-Chief for department blog

- EDUCATION INTERN, ASSISTANT TEACHER

Reel Works Teen Filmmaking Summer 2016

Developed media education curriculum, editor for promotional videos Assistant Teacher for all-girls editing course

- GRADUATE STUDENT FELLOW

The Vera List Center for Art and Politics Fall 2015 - May 2016 Assisted in research, organized conferences and events

- VIDEO FELLOW

The Tempest Fall 2015

Producer, director, editor for video projects

- ADMISSIONS CONSULTANT, RESEARCH ASSISTANT

The New School June 2017 - August 2017

Counselor for prospective students, assisted director in HBCU recruitment initiative

FEATURED WORK

- VIEW(POINTS) 360

Co-Director, producer, editor for Virtual Reality documentary

- “ISLAMOPHOBIA IN MAINSTREAM MEDIA”

Writer, producer, host, editor for web series episode

- “CASABLANCA A REFUGEE STORY PAR

EXCELLENCE CELEBRATES ITS 75TH BIRTHDAY”

Writer, published on Forced Migration Forum

- A DAY IN THE AFTER SCHOOL LIFE AT THE

ARAB-AMERICAN FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER

Writer, producer, editor, podcast published on The New Context

- “MEDIA REPORT CARD: SHOWS IMPROVEMENT”

Writer, published on Medium

EDUCATION

- MASTER OF ARTS IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, MEDIA AND CULTURE The New School 2017

- BACHELOR OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATIONS ARTS, COSTUME DESIGN Marymount Manhattan College 2014

TRAINING AND SKILLS

- VIDEO PRODUCTION

Knowledge in Adobe Premiere, After Effects, VR/360, DSLR Filmmaking, Final Cut Pro Experience as producer, director, editor, animator for various projects

- PHOTOGRAPHY AND DIGITAL IMAGING

Knowledge of Photoshop and DSLR photography

Experience in photo journalism, freelance portrait work

- WEBSITE DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT

Knowledge in website building

Experience using Squarespace, Drupal to design websites for organizations

ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS

Michael A. Cohen Award at The New School - 2017

Outstanding Practicum Award at The New School - 2017 Bachelor’s Degree with honors of Magna Cum Laude - 2014 Alpha Chi National Honor Society at The College at Brockport - 2011 Graduated High School with Salutatorian honor - 2009

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

- CO-FOUNDER OF ACTIVIST GROUP

Next Steps November 2016 - Present

Coordinate weekly meetings, create agendas with direct actions, Organize trainings, lecture series and screenings

- YOUTH MEDIA EDUCATOR

Arab-American Family Support Center February 2016 - April 2017 Assist youth in producing their own short documentaries

LANGUAGES

Italian - Intermediate - Advanced

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