Shirin Khan Email & Phone Number

United States

Detroit, Michigan, United States

- Supporting attorneys involved in class action, environmental and consumer protection, and human trafficking litigation- Working directly with Flint, Michigan residents to file detailed claims for the $626 million Flint water settlement reached with the state of Michigan- Coordinating with officials from 62 local Michigan governments that are plaintiffs in the national opioids litigation to facilitate participation in ongoing opioid settlements- Supported attorneys during preparation and trial phase of San Francisco opioid lawsuit, resulting in a $230 million settlement with Walgreens and a $120 million settlement with numerous other opioid makers and distributors for their roles in creating the opioid epidemic in the city

- Editing papers for clarity and adherence to style guide- Formatting papers into ICTR template for publication

- Serving as a peer reviewer and making recommendations for or against publication

United Arab Emirates

- Improved intercultural communication skills while gaining valuable international work experience- Oversaw two assistant coordinators, collaborating regularly to maximize efficiency and improve information management solutions- Tracked key performance indicators to develop a monthly progress report

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Researched, compiled, and analyzed data on anti-Muslim incidents for an interactive map that provides a visual and quantitative understanding of such activities taking place across the U.S.- Produced materials and coordinated events related to Muslim Communities in North America and Syrian refugees in front-line states- Drafted and edited routine correspondence, project summaries, and other advocacy materials

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Conducted research on country-specific issues for special reports, issue briefs, and infographics; focused largely on tracking incidents related to alleged Iranian influence and interference in Bahrain in addition to other security topics in the GCC region- Provided administrative and logistical support for private roundtables and public events featuring high-level U.S. and foreign government officials- Monitored news and analysis in the MENA region for a daily regional news roundup- Updated the initiative’s web page and monthly newsletter with event and news summaries

College Park, Md

- Collaborated with a team of researchers and other interns to build a structured dataset focused on the processes of deradicalization, disengagement, and desistance of domestic extremists- Conducted open source research on the life-course trajectories of over 50 individuals who have committed ideologically motivated criminal acts in the United States- Gained an array of valuable knowledge related to research methodologies, social science, political violence, and the spectrum of extremist threats in the U.S. today- Briefed an audience of terrorism scholars and students on terrorism and counterterrorism-related current events, providing contextual and analytical insights

Southeast Michigan

- Conducted research and drafted statements and speeches for candidate’s speaking engagements- Managed and created content for campaign’s and candidate’s personal Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts, resulting in a significant increase in social media presence, following, and interaction- Staffed and supported candidate at daily fundraising and voter outreach events featuring high-level government officials- Performed donor prospecting, donation pledge follow up, and donor database maintenance

Chicago, Il

- Organized and maintained electronic database of clients, case files, & documents- Physically filed depositions, pleadings, and other documents in Cook County Circuit Court, City Hall, and the U.S. District Court- Performed standard administrative tasks as necessary

Chicago, Il

- Provided support to the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), the U.S. State Department’s premier professional exchange program, to connect current and emerging foreign leaders with their American counterparts- Coordinated both long-term and short-term delegations visiting Chicago from all over the world, assisting in all aspects of professional and cultural orientation for the delegates- Researched and drafted proposals of professional appointments that reflected the participants’ professional interests and supported the foreign policy goals of the United States- Coordinated program itineraries and calendars, as well as professional appointments, roundtable discussions, field visits, and tours throughout Chicago and it's suburbs

Master Of Arts - Ma, Nonproliferation And Terrorism Studies

Activities and Societies: Terrorism Studies Club

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), International Studies, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: South Asian Student Alliance, French Club, Sigma Iota Rho Honor Society for International StudiesReceived merit.

French Studies, International Relations

Spent the Spring 2012 semester living with a host family in Paris, France taking classes exclusively in French; enrolled in a global.

High School Diploma