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ASSISTANT UNIVERSITY CHAPLAIN
Professional Summary
Innovative, compassionate, and dedicated chaplain with over a decade's worth of experience in counseling and higher ed administration. Committed to diversity and excellence in spiritual counseling, teaching, and mentoring.
Work History
Assistant University ChaplainUniversity Of Utah - Park City , UT01/2016 - Current
- Plan, execute, advertise, and evaluate several interfaith and arts-focused programs, such as Common Meal, Music at St. Paul's, and Arts at Earl.
- Manage reservation of space in Earl Hall and St. Paul's chapel for student religious organizations and mentor them on how to make their events successful.
- Lead Friday prayers and co-teach weekly halaqa sessions to Muslim students and community members.
- Maintain inventory of office supplies and order them from our vendors as needed.
- Point students to relevant information about academic and personal support services available at the university.
Earl Hall Religious Life FellowColumbia University Office Of The University Chaplain - City , STATE06/2015 - 01/2016
- Provided confidential pastoral counseling to members of the Columbia community, including students, staff, and alumni.
- Reviewed, in collaboration with other chaplains and administrators, applications for the Kraft Family Fund (used to support student-led programs) and the Kraft Global Fellows Program (pays for the airfare and lodging of a student delegation to study religions and cultures in a global city).
Adult Support StaffBoston Mobilization - City , STATE09/2014 - 05/2015
- Developed and led workshops on leadership development, anti-oppression analysis, and community activism for a group of high school and college students from the greater Boston area.
- Learned to work independently in an unstructured work environment and develop the flexibility to respond to challenges as needed.
Research AssistantHarvard Religious Literacy Project - City , STATE06/2013 - 08/2013
- Researched the religion-focused courses of over 2000 public high schools in Michigan, Iowa, and Rhode Island.
- Added research findings to Harvard University's Religious Literacy database, which was later turned into a website.
Student Programming AssistantHarvard Divinity School Office Of Student Life - City , STATE09/2012 - 05/2014
- Coordinated the development, implementation, and assessment of over a dozen reoccurring and one-time programs conducive towards students' professional development in chaplaincy or the non-profit sector.
- Drafted and sent out a weekly bulletin containing information about upcoming programs for the Office of Student Life.
- Advised student organization leaders on how to put together successful programs for the HDS community.
Chaplain's AssociateCarleton College Office Of The Chaplain - City , STATE03/2009 - 06/2012
- Assisted the college chaplain in the planning, advertising, and implementation of weekly religious services, interfaith discussion groups, and panels.
- Organized a variety of programs promoting interfaith and cross-cultural dialogue about faith, diversity, and social justice, attended by students of a multitude of racial, ethnic, and religious identities.
Volunteer TeacherWorldteach - City , STATE06/2009 - 08/2009
- Taught 135 hours of English as a Foreign Language to 50 Ecuadorian University students/professionals aged 15-55.
- Created a dynamic, student-centered learning environment, accommodating over 8 learning types.
Crisis HotlinerNational Runaway Safeline - City , STATE01/2006 - 08/2008
- Provided confidential, non-sectarian and non-judgmental support to runaway youth and teens nationwide via telephone, responding to specific topics such as child abuse, family dynamics, suicide prevention, and bullying.
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Education
Master of Divinity: Islamic Studies and African ReligionsHarvard Divinity School (HDS) - City, State2015
- Advanced academic research in Spiritual Counseling of African Muslim Immigrants
Arabic Summer Language Study: Level 2 Sciences, Level 3 SkillsQasid Arabic Institute - City, StateAugust 2014
Bachelor of Arts: PsychologyCarleton College - City, State2012
- Emphasis in Cross-Cultural Psychopathology, Educational Studies, and Religious Studies
Affiliations
- Board Member - National Association of College and University Chaplains
- Active Member - Ivy Chaplains, Association of Muslim Chaplains, Association of College Muslim Chaplains
Certifications
- Certificate of Participation - Muslim Leadership Training Program, Hartford Seminary and the International Institute of Islamic Thought (2016)
- Mental Health First Aid, USA (2013)
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School Attended
- Harvard Divinity School (HDS)
- Qasid Arabic Institute
- Carleton College
Job Titles Held:
- Assistant University Chaplain
- Earl Hall Religious Life Fellow
- Adult Support Staff
- Research Assistant
- Student Programming Assistant
- Chaplain's Associate
- Volunteer Teacher
- Crisis Hotliner
Degrees
- Master of Divinity : Islamic Studies and African Religions
Arabic Summer Language Study : Level 2 Sciences, Level 3 Skills
Bachelor of Arts : Psychology
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