Policy · Advocacy · Civil Rights

Civil liberties, public policy, and direct service.

Experience in government, civil rights advocacy, and case management.

UCLA Congress CAIR City Net
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About

Open to Opportunities
5+
Policy Roles
3
Languages
UCLA
Class of '24
DC–CA
Bicoastal

I am based in Southern California with experience across government, civil rights advocacy, and direct service.

I have worked in a congressional office, national civil rights organizations, and policy research institutions. In these roles, I conducted legislative research, supported advocacy campaigns, and assisted constituents with immigration-related casework by coordinating with federal agencies.

I currently work in case management, conducting client intakes and coordinating access to housing, healthcare, and public benefits. I work directly with individuals navigating homelessness and complex administrative systems, connecting them to services through local and federal programs.

I hold a B.A. in History and Arabic from UCLA. My academic work focuses on civil liberties, diaspora communities, and the domestic impact of national security policy.

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Selected Impact

City Net
Conduct client intakes, develop service plans, and coordinate access to housing, healthcare, and public benefits.
Outcome: Expanded access to coordinated housing and support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness across Riverside County.
CAIR National
Prepared policy briefings, fact sheets, and advocacy materials on civil liberties and immigration policy.
Outcome: Supported outreach and policy engagement for more than 750 delegates participating in federal advocacy initiatives.
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Experience

2024 — Present
Case Manager
City Net Homeless Services · Riverside County, CA
Conduct client intakes and needs assessments and coordinate access to housing, healthcare, and public services through partnerships with local agencies, reducing barriers to service access.
2023
Government Affairs Intern
CAIR National · Washington, D.C.
Tracked executive actions and legislative developments affecting civil liberties and prepared policy materials to support national advocacy efforts.
2022 — 2023
Research Intern
The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy (TIMEP) · Washington, D.C.
Drafted policy memos and maintained a legislative tracker analyzing U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.
2022
Research Assistant
UCLA Center for Middle East Development
Produced briefing reports on U.S. foreign policy and translated Arabic-language sources for research publications.
2021
Congressional Intern
Office of Congressman Lou Correa (CA-46)
Assisted constituents with immigration casework by liaising with federal agencies and supporting inquiries related to visas, asylum, and citizenship.
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Expertise

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Civil Rights
Experience supporting civil rights advocacy related to discrimination, religious freedom, and federal policy.
Civil Liberties Anti-Discrimination Surveillance Policy Community Advocacy
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Legislative Affairs
Experience in congressional and advocacy settings, including legislative research, policy analysis, and constituent services.
Policy Research Constituent Services Legislative Analysis
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Research
Academic and policy research on civil liberties, national security policy, and political developments in the Middle East.
MENA Human Rights Authoritarianism
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Social Services
Case management experience supporting individuals with housing access, benefits coordination, and service navigation.
Case Management Housing Crisis Response
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Civic Tech
Experience developing digital resource tools to improve access to services and information.
Web Development Resource Design Civic Tech
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Writing
Policy and academic writing focused on civil liberties, immigration, and national security.
Policy Writing Academic Research Diaspora Studies
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Education & Honors

B.A. History & Arabic
University of California, Los Angeles
2024
Dual major in History and Arabic. Study abroad in Amman, Jordan. Recipient of the FLAS Fellowship.
Arabic Language Immersion
Middlebury Language Schools
Summer Intensive
Intensive Arabic language program focused on Modern Standard Arabic and Levantine dialect.
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Rangel Fellowship Finalist
Finalist and alternate for the Charles B. Rangel Graduate Fellowship.
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FLAS Fellowship
Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship recipient for Arabic study.
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NNAAC Arab American Leadership Fellow
Selected for the NNAAC Arab American Leadership Fellowship.

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Open to roles in social services, policy, and civil rights advocacy.