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Toronto, ON, CA

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Researched and drafted reports on US foreign policy, domestic policy, and regional issues distributed to diplomats and key officials in Jordan
• Analyzed and summarized trends in think tanks, US editorials and news outlets on developments in the region.
• Oversaw the internship program including the logistics, daily operations, management and training of a team of interns
• Created, edited and distributed a weekly newsletter using Constant Contact
• Managed the Embassy's social media accounts, informing engagement and content through analytics
• Developed the SOPs for preparing policy briefs, daily and weekly reports, government briefings, summaries, and congressional hearings overviews

Boston, Massachusetts - Jakarta, Indonesia - Bali, Indonesia - Singapore

• Gauged the preparedness and resiliency of communities in Bali, Jakarta and Singapore
• Assessed the vulnerability, exposure, awareness, education and threat perception of residents post the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami
• Designed and distributed a survey to about 400 participants
• Analyzed the survey results data both quantitatively and qualitatively, compiling recommendations into a report
• Pursued this research as part of a research cohort after being awarded a $5,000 grant for this project

Greater Boston Area

• Utilized document control, and project schedules to control and report on project progress
• Assisted in land-use, permitting, and site control negotiations
• Supported the management of utility interconnection with Eversource and National Grid
• Researched and drafted reports on different towns, solar markets, competing projects, permitting strategies etc.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Authored the introduction chapter of the Climate Adaptation section of the Encyclopedia of GIS, 2nd Ed. and assisted with various others
• Studied climate extremes, water sustainability and resiliency of critical infrastructure
• Aided the PI in developing insights on infrastructure adaptation using models and data

Greater Boston Area

• Solicited and maintained communications with subcontractors and vendors
• Prepared project schedules and logistic plans for several projects
• Assisted in the purchasing process for projects
• Wrote exhibits based on the bid package and helped in the preparation of subcontracts
• Performed quantity takeoffs and set up budgets based on the quantities, drawings and specifications

Oahu, Hawaii - Boston, Massachusetts

• Researched the preparedness and resilience of Oahu to hurricane-born hazards with a focus on lifeline networks (Energy, Water, Communication, Transportation and Emergency Services)
• Led a group of three Northeastern Students after being awarded a $9,000 research grant
• Designed, administered and analyzed a survey given to residents of Oahu
• Interviewed government and private sector officials with in depth technical questions
• Drafted a final report highlighting our findings and recommendations

Amman Governorate, Jordan

• Aided in the fundraising process of the Finance Unit
• Solicited and maintained communications with various donors and board members
• Handled and edited most of the communications of the office
• Wrote proposals for different programs aimed at empowering and advancing the youth of Jordan

Master Of Arts - Ma, Economics, 3.7

Relevant courses: Applied Forecasting and Time Series; Cross Sectional Methods; Quantitative Methods; International Economics; Economic.

Master Of Science - Ms, Engineering Management, 3.5

Relevant courses: Dynamic Modelling for Environmental Investment, Financial Management for Engineers, Critical Infrastructure Resilience.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Civil Engineering, 3.6

Activities and Societies: Undergraduate Researcher at the Sustainability and Data Sciences Lab, President of Club Basketball, Intramural.

High School - Gce Advanced Level, 96.4

Activities and Societies: Jordanian National Basketball Team, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Volleyball Captain, Deputy Secretary General of.