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- RT @Ezaffar President Obama will address legality of drone program on Thursday http://t.co/bPKfukg68s
- As a Muslim, I Struggle With the Idea Of Homosexuality - But I Oppose Homophobia http://t.co/vTFGLlonfO via @HuffPostUKPol
- Anonymous asked: how many marathons (and half-marathons) have you run? http://t.co/TuCHSef327
- zaynsbae asked: salaam! i’m a 17 year old muslim girl and i was wondering what your opinion was about the... http://t.co/FeQz8lC3Ck
- Congrats to the lovely ladies of JO Wilson! We crushed that 5k!! http://t.co/nVGMQndVtx
- RT @KatieS: Wow, @merici, I just read your story. You continue to amaze me. You're not leaning in, you're driving the bus! #star http://t.c…May 17, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- 'Kite Runner' Author on Writing, Afghanistan, and His New Book: interview by @WajahatAli http://t.co/fzSJQnh3Ov !!!
- A Letter to My Harasser by Noorjahan Akbar http://t.co/ACBCFvVzpr
- Afghan Air Force graduates first female pilot in 30 years: http://t.co/ARJjL6FKIx via @washtimes
- SPECIAL REPORT - In Myanmar, apartheid tactics against minority Muslims http://t.co/WXWD02Ne71 via @reuters
- So This Is How It Begins: Guy Refuses to Stop Drone-Spying on Seattle Woman http://t.co/4aNLVAntmf
- Keep on Truckin': The psychedelic cargo haulers of Pakistan's highways. http://t.co/rS6wOx47jq <3 #truckart
- Why I Call Myself an 'Atheist Muslim' http://t.co/j33xaLGaaI via @HuffPostRelig
- @StateDept Announces First 2013 Sports Envoy Program Advancing Disability Rights and Inclusion in #China http://t.co/bnStDtp8bn
- First time! (@ Sami's Coffee Truck) http://t.co/Gzsd4Q6D2D
- RT @sahmed1000: “@ahmadi_bOt: #Ahmadiyya | http://t.co/jrPuLIObdM | Ahmadis in Pakistan face unfair election - Washington Post - Washington…May 13, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Via @nprnews: Checking More Than One Box: A Growing Multiracial Nation http://t.co/xJL1A4VxFq
- Afghans Say an American Tortured Civilians http://t.co/YzBqEyIgR2
- It's Morning in Islamabad - By Mosharraf Zaidi http://t.co/IprWF654n1
- This Is How A Girl Feels When Her Mother Says 'I'm Fat' (PHOTOS) http://t.co/yEbalnSJIe #selfworth
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- Regional Coordinating Officer at U.S. Department of StatePublic Relations and Communications | Washington D.C. Metro Area, USSummarySpecialties: • Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, social media, social networking, internet content, web site design and maintenance, and digital photography • Excellent interpersonal communication skills • Works well in individual and group situations • Fluent in Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi; with some knowledge of French and ArabicExperience
- Jan 2012 - PresentRegional Coordinating Officer / U.S. Department of State
• Responsible for supporting U.S. foreign policy objectives with public diplomacy products and services
• Provides web-based, social media and multimedia services, including online interactive engagement with international publics in Afghanistan and Pakistan library and book activities, electronic and print publications; and speaker programs
• Liaises with U.S. Missions in Afghanistan and Pakistan, providing consultative services, strategic guidance and hands-on assistance to staff working on programs and projects that advance U.S. foreign policy objectives. - Jul 2011 - Jan 2012Special Assistant / Department of State
Working for the Special Adviser on Global Youth Issues.
- Mar 2010 - Oct 2010Web Content & Design Manager / Exchange: The Journal of Public Diplomacy
Designed the layout of the journal
Managed online content for www.exchangediplomacy.com - May 2010 - Aug 2010Fellow / GovLoop
Assisted in building online community on GovLoop - fostering online dialogue and discussion
Attended government-related events in DC and captured content through blogs, videos, and photos
Created and designed print materials for the national “Next Generation of Government” Summit in July
Created and synthesized GovLoop content into guides, manuals, and online resources
Researched, recommended, and developed new online features, applications, and properties to expand GovLoop - Jan 2009 - Jun 2009Community Development Specialist / Upstate Cerebral Palsy
- Sept 2005 - Oct 2008Public Relations Assistant / International Human Rights Education Consortium
Public Relations Assistant
Managed public relations, graphic design, event planning
Web site maintenance - Feb 2008 - Sept 2008Public Relations Assistant / Mohawk Valley Resource Center for Refugees
Public Relations Internship
Created and designed websites, newsletters, fliers, brochures,
and promotional videos
Wrote news releases, newsletters and articles
Assisted in a nursing tutoring program for refugees - Aug 2006 - May 2008Advertising Manager / Utica College Tangerine Newspaper
Acquired advertisements from various companies
Created advertisements for Aramark and Domino’s Pizza - May 2007 - Jul 2007Public Relations Intern / GolinHarris Dubai
Public Relations Internship
Worked on the Dow Chemical Company account
Researched for India, Middle East and Africa markets
Education-
2009 - 2011Syracuse UniversityMasters in Public Diplomacy: MS Public Relations, MA International Relations
Activities: Association of Public Diplomacy Scholars, Public Diplomats for Human Rights, Exchange: The Journal of Public Diplomacy -
2009 - 2011Syracuse University - Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public AffairsM.A. in International Relations (Public Diplomacy)
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2009 - 2011Syracuse University - S.I. Newhouse School of Public CommunicationsM.S. in Public Relations
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2005 - 2008Utica CollegeBS in Public Relations/Journalism Studies
Activities: •President of the Utica College Raymond Simon Chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) •President of the Utica College Honors Association •Tour guide for the Utica College Ambassadors Program (UCAP) •Vice President of The Student Anti-Genocide Coalition (STAND) •Maintain a show on the campus radio, WPNR 90.7 FM •Ad Manager and staff writer for school newspaper, The Tangerine •Active member of the Committee for African Research and Education (C.A.R.E.) -
2007 - 2007American University in DubaiArabic
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Honors:•Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges – 2008 •Dean Robert Woods Life Achievement Award – 2008 •The Womyn’s Resource Center’s Womyn of Substance Award - 2008 •Recipient of the George Jones/ Raymond Simon Institute Outstanding Senior in PR/J Student Award - 2008 •Recipient of the George Jones/ Raymond Simon Institute Outstanding Sophomore in PR/J Student Award - 2007 •Recipient of the George Jones/Raymond Simon Institute Outstanding Freshman in PR/J Student Award - 2006 •Dean’s Honor List: Fall 2005, Spring 2006, Fall 2006, Spring 2007 •Recipient of the Founders Scholarship - Fall 2005-Spring 2009
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