Areas of Focus
Humanitarian Action
PMER experience with Red Cross Timor-Leste. Training through the NOHA Erasmus Mundus program with field-oriented approach to crisis response.
Conflict & Peacebuilding
Thematic specialty at Uppsala University exploring the intersection of conflict resolution, peace processes, and religious dynamics.
Cross-Cultural Communication
Tibetan language training, Arabic media experience at Al Jazeera and Thomson Reuters, and work across diverse cultural contexts.
Education
NOHA Erasmus Mundus Joint Degree
M.Sc. International Humanitarian Action — University College Dublin & Uppsala University
Uppsala Universitet
M.A. Theology — Conflict, Peace-building, and Religion
Washington State University
B.A. Philosophy: Comparative Religious Studies
University of Virginia
Tibetan Language Summer Intensive Program
Experience Highlights
A diverse background spanning humanitarian operations, journalism, policy research, and community engagement.
Red Cross of Timor-Leste (Cruz Vermelha de Timor-Leste)
Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting Intern
- Grant writing | Annual Report development | English translation assistance | M&E survey development | Project creation
One Ummah Foundation
Freelance Content Writer
- Social media & blog writing | Fundraising: Led campaign raising over $100k during Ramadan
Rebuilding Alliance
Freelance Content Writer
- Social media writing & video content production | Fundraising | Influencer engagement
Thomas S. Foley Institute
Public Policy Intern
- Research & writing | Event promotion
Al Jazeera Arabic
Intern
- Video editing | Street interviews | Arabic translation assistance
Women's Campaign International
Video Editor
- Production of one fundraising video
Arabic Knowledge@Wharton
New Media Correspondent
- Social media & blog writing
Thomson Reuters
Islamic Finance Reporting Intern
- Research | Wire service reporting & editing | Arabic translation assistance
Volunteer Work
Community engagement in Nepal with youth empowerment, women's organizations, and Buddhist monastic communities — including Sahayogi Samaj Orphanage, Himalayan Society for Youth & Women Empowerment, and Tamang Lungtog Choekhorling Gompa.