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- Implemented an Exponential Random Graph Model (ERGM) on a social network of the top 34 Kuwaiti family clans, allowing models of familial characteristics to solve dyadic data interdependence problem- Used Arabic language skills, R, and Python to create a social network dataset of over 8,000 Kuwaiti clan connections that assesses wealth, status, and power with Professor Lisa Blaydes for upcoming book

- Built regressions illustrating a five-day shock in text sentiment on social media following the 2020 election; also investigated antidemocratic behavior and workplace bureaucracy with Professor Seth Hill- Studied 18 political parties across Southeast Asia in graduate student team to improve accuracy in classification of political parties in study on opposition successor parties in transitioned democracies

- Competed in a team to achieve 1st in the StarCraft 2 Collegiate Tournament- Demonstrated strategic thinking, multitasking abilities, teamwork skills, and adept decision-making under high-pressure scenarios in a game centered around economic optimization - Strategized with teammates to analyze opponent gameplay and adjust tactics for optimal performance

- Managed dozens of constituent state department problems and provided legislative information- Interviewed state and regional organization executives to present a stakeholder-informed legislative project on bayshore groundwater rise resiliency and contaminated site remediation- Drove turnout to Youth Town Hall and Health Fair events, increasing turnout by over 2x through outreach to hundreds of tablers, attendees, and youth-connected constituents

- Facilitated improved accessibility of city-level politics for over 800 voters by condensing a high volume of City Council and Board of Supervisors meetings of major cities into simple summaries- Collaborated effectively with project team members to publish over 20 newsletters consistently

- Ranked top 45 at the National Tournament, 6th in California- Co-founded a Public Forum debate team and mentored over 30 members over three years- Led outreach to bring debate to a local middle school and organized an end-of-year tournament- Awarded an Academic All-American and Premier Distinction- Conducted extensive research on policy proposals on a wide variety of topic areas