EDUCATION & Credentials
University of Connecticut, School of Law,
Hartford, CT
LLM in Human Rights and Social Justice
Juris Doctor, May 2020. GPA: 3.09
Activities: Co-Founder/President of Middle Eastern Law Student Association, President of Muslim Law Student Association, Vice President of International Refugee Assistance Project.
Honors and Awards: Dean’s Scholar. George and Lorraine Schatzki, for outstanding service to
School, 2020. William F. Starr Public Sector/Government fellowship ’19.
Human Rights Graduate Certificate, May 2020
Transactional Practice Graduate Certificate, May 2020
Trinity College,
Hartford, CT
Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, in International Studies, May 2016. GPA: 3.7
Activities: Vice President of Muslim Student Association, Teacher Assistant
Honors: Faculty Honors List
Manchester Community College
Manchester, CT
Associate of Science, magna cum laude, in Early Childhood Education, May 2013. GPA: 3.7
Activities: PTK member, Secretary of Muslim Student Association, Student Teacher.
Honors: Dean List: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Center for Children’s Advocacy
Hartford, CT. Legal Intern, May 2019 – August 2019
Work on issues related to improving outcomes for children in the child welfare, education, and juvenile justice
systems. Attend court, professional meetings, negotiations, trainings and other professional opportunities.
Trinity College,
Hartford, CT. Program Coordinator of Muslim Life, September 2018 – Present
The primary resource for Muslim students. The linking person between the school Admission, Administration,
and other departments and students for the purpose of advocating and accommodating students’ needs on
campus.
University of Connecticut School of Law,
Hartford, CT
Asylum Clinic, September 2018 – March 2019
CULI Clinic, January 2019 – September 2019
Asylum Clinic:
Represented a political asylum seeker. Primary responsibility for all aspects of the asylum process, including
proceedings in the Department of Homeland Security. Interviewed and counseled client investigate supporting
facts, researched home country’s human rights conditions, prepared supporting documentation, a brief in
support of the asylum application, represented client at the Asylum interview.
CULI Clinic:
Worked on different transactional, financial, and legal matters for small non-profit business.
Religious Freedom Institute
Washington, DC. Legal Intern, May 2018 – July 2018
Conducted a legal research for the institute that involved The Religious Freedom Restoration Act and other
related laws and compared it with the Islamic teachings
Interpreters and Translator
Inc. Manchester, CT. Arabic/English Interpreter, June 2017 – Present
Provide interpretation and translation services for Arabic speaking clients in variety of matters ranging from Department of Social Services to medical appointments
Trinity College
Hartford, CT. Arabic Tutor, 2014 – 2016
Tutored Students who needed help and assistance with their Arabic classes
Aviation Solution International
Damascus, Syria. Flight Coordinator, 2007 - 2008
Authorized cargo and private companies’ take off, landings and flight patterns. Coordinated pilots and crews’
accommodations. Authorized fuel purchases.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Commission on Refugee and Immigrant Affairs
Hartford, CT. Secretary, 2017 – 2018
Refugee Committees
Glastonbury, West Hartford/Hartford, CT Arabic/English Interpreter, 2015 - Present
Muslim Coalition of Connecticut
West Hartford, CT Speaker, 2016 - Present
Islamic Association of Greater Hartford
Berlin, CT Substitute Arabic Teacher, 2015 - Present
Milad Charity
Istanbul, Turkey Volunteer English/Arabic Translator 2016 – Present
Al-Zahra Institution
Damascus, Syria Teacher, 2007 – 2009
LANGUAGE SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Arabic: native fluency; Italian: beginner; English: fluent.
Interests: Contracts, Religious Freedom, Human Rights, International Relations and Transactions, Trade
Compliance.
Enjoy traveling, interacting with people, learning about different cultures, eating and cooking authentic food.