Career
Aug. 2021 - present
MSNBC Digital
Senior editor
I manage our show blog and live blog operations.
Nov. 2016 - present
HuffPost
Senior reporter
I worked on the breaking news team with a focus on politics, social justice, crime and the media.
June 2014 - Nov. 2016
HuffPost
Senior editor
I helped manage a team of editors responsible for commissioning first-person essays and opinion pieces.
Dec. 2013 - June 2014
HuffPost
Editorial fellow
I commissioned viral first-person essays and opinion piece. I also managed HuffPost's Instagram account.
Volunteer
June 2020 - present
Crisis Text Line
Crisis counselor
I provide support to people struggling with depression, anxiety and other mental health issues.
Education
2007 - 2012
Northeastern University
B.A.
Major: Journalism
Minors: Arabic, International affairs
Spring 2011
American University of Beirut
Study abroad
Focus: Arabic, International affairs
Internship: Communications intern, Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs