I work in SIS and I am a part-time graduate student in the International Peace and Conflict Resolution program. I also completed my undergraduate degree here in International Studies, with a minor in Arabic language. Needless to say, SIS feels like home!

I’ve lived in DC for eight years, since my freshman year in college, and I spent one semester abroad. While studying abroad in Jordan as an undergrad, I spent my time studying Arabic language, volunteering with Iraqi refugees, and doing research on the Arab-Israeli conflict and peace process. The people that I met and the stories that I heard changed my life. It’s what led me to apply for the IPCR program here at AU.

I know how tricky it can be to navigate campus, its resources, and higher education in general, especially if it isn’t a common experience in one’s background or community. I used to struggle with feeling intimated and overwhelmed by how everything works on campus, and that’s why I love to help other students navigate the ins and outs of higher education now that I have the experience!

Ask me about…

• DC life
• Foodie-related things
• Middle East studies
• Languages
• Study Abroad

In addition to my current role at SIS, I also know about some other aspects of the AU Community, including…

• Kay Spiritual Life Center
• Student Clubs and Activities
• Graduate Student Council

Outside of AU, I spend my time…

• Reading or working in coffee shops
• Trying new restaurants
• Watching the latest comic book / super hero film
• Traveling to nearby beaches and hiking spots
• Running through our scenic city

I am a member of the following groups/associations…

• Graduate Studies Committee (SIS)
• Society for International Development
• National Community Church
• Jumpstart Alumni

I have lived in…

• Pittsburgh
• Washington, DC
• Amman, Jordan

I have traveled to…

• France
• Honduras
• Ireland
• Jordan
• Lebanon
• Palestine/Israel
• Spain
• UK