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DIRECTOR, ARAB-ISRAELI CONFLICT PROGRAM
Professional Summary
Director of Arab-Israeli Conflict program at the United States Institute of Peace, harnessing broad range of experience and expertise in areas including language, politics, conflict analysis, relationship building, teaching, and program management.
Skills

Modern Standard Arabic: high proficiency

Levantine and Egyptian dialects: high proficiency

French:high proficiency

Hebrew: intermediate proficiency

Public speaking

Writing (creative and analytical)

Relationship building

Teaching



Work History
Director, Arab-Israeli Conflict Program, 03/2010 to Current
United States Institute of Peace (USIP) – Washington, DC
Guide overall strategy and manage implementation of USIP's work on the Arab-Israeli conflict, to include grassroots peacebuilding initiatives, policy analysis and guidance, and grants management.  Provide policy analysis and guidance to U.S. and international policymakers on Arab-Israeli diplomatic efforts, through regular convening of policy makers and subject matter experts, authorship of policy memos delivered and briefed to high-level Administration officials, and briefing of Congressional staff.  Facilitate discussions on the history and contemporary challenges of the conflict, and USIP's work, with high school and university student cohorts, State Department-sponsored International Visitor Leadership Program delegations, and high school instructors. Participate in regular media and other public engagements  on a range of issues relating to the Arab-Israeli conflict, to include television and radio interviews (NPR Diane Rehm Show, BBC, Al Jazeera, Al Hurra, Voice of America), published papers, and policy panel discussions around Washington and in international Track II forums. Develop and nurture relationships and strategic partnerships with Israeli, Palestinian, US-based, and international NGOs to broaden footprint and impact of work. Build relationships and maintain regular communication with US, Israeli, Palestinian, and relevant international official policy representatives (US Department of State, USAID, National Security Council, Embassy and Consular officials serving in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, Israeli and Palestinian government officials), in order to raise USIP's profile, identify partnerships, and serve as a bridge between these interlocutors and the grassroots peacebuilding sector.Manage team of three senior and one junior staff and perform financial oversight of program resources.
Arabic Language Specialist, 05/2004 to 03/2010
United States Department of State – Washington, DC
As a regular part-time, and later in-house full-time contractor, performed formal comparisons of the Arabic and English versions of international agreements and treaties between the United States and Middle Eastern counterparts (including Morocco, Bahrain, Algeria, United Arab Emirates, and Libya). Worked with the relevant US administrative entity to negotiate proposed changes with representatives from the relevant Arab ministries. Translated official government correspondence, formal agreements, and special projects.

Education
Master of Science: Arabic Language with concentration in Sociolinguistics and Arab Area Studies, 2005
Georgetown University - Washington, DC
    PhD coursework and comprehensive exams completed with distinction. Research specialties included media and political discourse analysis and topics in language and identity.  Coursework in Arabic grammar, discourse narratives, semiotics. Served as primary instructor for two sections of intensive introductory Arabic for Georgetown undergraduates and graduate students. 








Bachelor of Science: French and Arabic, 1998
Georgetown University - Washington, DC
    • Graduated magna cum laude
    • Extensive coursework in Arabic language; French and francophone literature, culture and politics; linguistics, and English literature
    • Recipient of Georgetown University's highest awards for Arabic language and theatrical performance
    • Academic year abroad at the American University in Cairo, Egypt (1995-1996)
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    Resume Overview

    Companies Worked For:

    • United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
    • United States Department of State

    School Attended

    • Georgetown University

    Job Titles Held:

    • Director, Arab-Israeli Conflict Program
    • Arabic Language Specialist

    Degrees

    • Master of Science : Arabic Language with concentration in Sociolinguistics and Arab Area Studies , 2005
      Bachelor of Science : French and Arabic , 1998

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