aabiya baqai
Teaching Assistant at The University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture
doctoral student community regional planning
The University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ut-austin-school-of-architecture
Teaching Assistant
Assisting/co-instructing for Master's in Community and Regional Planning Course - Planning History, Theory and Ethics.
Austin, Texas, United States
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The University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ut-austin-school-of-architecture
Graduate Research Assistant
Assisting Graduate advisor in mentoring and advising Master's in Community and Regional Planning students.
Austin, Texas, United States
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CTEDD
https://www.linkedin.com/company/institute-of-urban-studies
Program Manager
Managed ll transportation research practices and initiatives at CTEDD
Arlington, Texas, United States
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CTEDD
https://www.linkedin.com/company/institute-of-urban-studies
Graduate Research Assistant
Assisted in research on local barriers to regional transportation on a nationwide scale.
Arlington, Texas, United States
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The Archer Center
Graduate Program in Public Policy Fellow
Competitively selected as an Archer Fellow for the Summer 2017 Graduate Public Policy Program in Washington D.C. Within the program, I worked as an intern for One DC - a nonprofit working on organizing neighborhood equity in underprivileged communities negatively affected by gentrification. I also took a course in Federal policymaking and the art of advocacy in policy. 
Lastly, I compiled an independent study paper aimed at better understanding the work my internship organization conducted and the impact on housing policy in the DC area.
Washington D.C. Metro Area
ONE DC
https://www.linkedin.com/company/one-dc
Organizing Intern
-Assisted in organizing and canvasing strategies in underprivileged neighborhoods suffering from displacement due to gentrification.
- Created educational materials for community members on non-imperialistic policy approaches to solving neighborhood inequity. 
- Assisted in designing prison magazine aimed at creating dialogue and awareness between prisoners and community members.
Washington D.C. Metro Area
University of Texas at Arlington College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs
https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-of-texas-at-arlington-college-of-architecture-planning-and-public-affairs
Graduate Research Assistant
-Assisted associate professor in researching ethical characteristics of organizations in the public, private and non-profit sector. 
-Conducted a study on Texas school districts and food insecurity to find patterns and correlations between data variables. 
- Researched policy narratives on bicycle safety.
Arlington, TX
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Rumman Company - DestinationKSA Jeddah/Riyadh
https://www.linkedin.com/company/destinationksa
Writer and Editor
Writing, Editing, Photography, and Event Coverage
Jeddah
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Rumman Company - DestinationKSA Jeddah/Riyadh
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Editorial Intern
Writing and Editing
Jeddah
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Ideas Evolved
Junior Editor
- Writing and editing content for website under different genres. 
- Managing Facebook page
- Overlooking online summer internship applications, activities and training.
Lahore, Pakistan
DASAR
https://www.linkedin.com/company/arabian-disar
Interior Design Intern
Landscape and Interior Design of Residential Villas
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Dar Al-Hekma University
https://www.linkedin.com/company/dar-al-hekma-college
English Tutor
- Tutoring in specific English courses such as 1301 and 1302
- Helping with essay writing and compositions. 
- Working with grammar and comprehensive skills
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City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
The University of Texas at Austin
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Public Policy
Master's degree
University of Texas at Arlington College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs
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Interior Design
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Dar Al-Hekma University
https://www.linkedin.com/school/dar-al-hekma-uni/
Vice President of Membership and Member at Dar Al Hekma Toastmasters:
-Co-founded and organized first Jeddah Youthista event as an officer. 
-Took care of all membership renewals, additions and requirements. 


Event Organizer and member of Dar Al Hekma Model United Club:
-Represented university at 2 international conferences - HNMUN at Harvard, Boston and EUROMUN in Maastricht, Netherlands. 
-Organized social event for local conference 

President of Dar Al Hekma Debate Club:
-Organized 2 main debates
-Catering to member requirements
-Providing training in debate and public speaking

Table Tennis Player:
-Part of the team for 4 years
-Captain for 1 year

Initiatives: 
-Jeddah Youthista: A public speaking platform for young women of Jeddah to express their ideas
-Design for a Cause: Finding design solutions for underprivileged communities in the country
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A-levels
Cambridge A levels Certificate
Manarat al-Riyadh International School
Toastmasters
Vice President of Membership
Archer Fellowship
The Archer Center
Second Honors
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Second Highest CGPA of 4.69/5 in the Department
1st Place Winner - Humorous Speech
Dar Al Hekma Toastmasters
3rd Place Winner - International Speech
Dar Al Hekma Toastmasters
Art, Interior Design and Architecture History
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Building Construction
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Capstone Research
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Computer Software Applications: CAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, 3D Max, SketchUp
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Design Process and Presentation
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Design Research and Presentation
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Drafting
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Drawing 1 and 2
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Furniture Design
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Interior Design Studios 1-6
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Islamic Architecture
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Landscape Design
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Lighting Design
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Professional Practices in Interior Design
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Textiles and Materials
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Economic Policy
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Introduction to Public Administration
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Public Policy Formation and Analysis
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Theories of Urban Society
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Urban Economy
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Federal Policy Making
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Jeddah Youthista
A public speaking platform to empower young women of Jeddah to express brilliant ideas and experiences related to  innovations, social projects, motivational speeches etc. with the world. It is annually organized under the patronage of the Toastmasters club of Dar Al Hema University. 

For more information:
jeddahyouthista@gmail.com 
Twitter: @Jeddahyouthista
Instagram: jeddahyouthista
Facebook: Jeddah Youthista
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Ted Talk - Feminism in Islam
https://youtu.be/5JPpfdbbs8Q
Design for a Cause
A non-profit initiative aimed at providing interior design and architectural solutions for underprivileged communities.
Islamic Center for Children
A capstone research project for an Islamic center of Qur’anic studies for expatriate children within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The aim of the center is to attract young children to understand and appreciate the importance of Islam in their lives by learning and applying the basic teachings of the religion. It will help install the beauty of this religion and its aspects into the young hearts of these children. A thorough study has been done of existing information extracted by different websites, books and journals to draw significant conclusions about creating an attractive, healthy and interactive learning environment for these children. The research aims to study ways of creating spiritually enlightening spaces for young children combined with modernizing Islamic design methods to cater to today’s contemporary styles.
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Children
Hope for Exceptional Needs
Volunteer
Volunteer work at center for children with special needs.
Civil Rights and Social Action
UTA Volunteers
Volunteer
Volunteered for a variety of causes and organizations aimed at helping out the following:
- Victims of domestic violence
- Orphanages
- Children with disabilities
- Victims of bullying
- Refugees and asylum-seekers
- Underprivileged communities
- Poverty-stricken populations
Civil Rights and Social Action
UTA Volunteers
Student Director for MavsACT
Organizing awareness campaigns and volunteer projects in the following areas:
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
- Orphanages in Eastern Europe
- UN role in global community development
- Refugees and asylum-seekers
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HIND H. ALSAHTOUT
Student Development Officer - Sport Activities
Saudi Arabia
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Sarah Alem, Ph.D
Corporate Social Responsibility Manager at Riyad Bank
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Nour Jadullah
Graphic Designer | Writer
Saudi Arabia
https://tr.linkedin.com/in/basimabelkacem
Basima Belkacem
Freelance Illustrator
Istanbul, Turkey
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Huda Abdirizak Said
Ex-Careemer / Facility Management / Human Resources Management / Certified Public Speaker / A Dreamer!
Saudi Arabia
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Muneera Alowaidi
Teacher
Yanbu Industrial City
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Dina Al-Qawasmeh
Strategy l Entrepreneurship | Digital Marketing | Brand Management
Saudi Arabia
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Yasmin Sindi
Creative Director
Saudi Arabia
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Shikhah Khayat
Sr. Specialist - TD at Royal Commission for Makkah City & Holy Sites / Track & Field National Team Athlete 🇸🇦
Jiddah
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Maan Almalahi
محامي متدرب
Riyadh
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Hanan AlGamdi
STRATEGY AND MARKETING SENIOR CONSULTANT I COACH
Saudi Arabia
https://sa.linkedin.com/in/muhammed-kunhi-wandoor-0849a928
Muhammed Kunhi Wandoor
Marketing at Danube Co. Ltd.
Saudi Arabia
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Lubna Alhajsalem
Business Analyst at Sadeem Technology
Saudi Arabia
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Yasmin Bokhari
Board Certified Behavior Analyst at Tamakkon Autism Comprehensive Center
Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia
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Saeeda Khalifa
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Saudi Arabia
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Osman Bah
Program Manager | Business Apps & Power Platform ISV Strategy and Programs
Boston, MA
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Anne Hobson
Public Policy Manager, AR/VR at Meta
Washington, DC
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Zion Griffin
Lead Staffing Researcher at Ab Initio Software
Greater Boston
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Chloe Brown
Research & Outreach Advisor, Office of the House Majority Leader, Steny H. Hoyer
Washington DC-Baltimore Area
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Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management
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The Official Toastmasters International Members Group
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Young Professionals in Foreign Policy (YPFP)
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TED: Ideas Worth Spreading - Unofficial
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Dar Al-Hekma University
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UT Arlington Graduate Studies
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Interior Designers Forum
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Archer Fellow Alumni
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World's Best INTERIOR DESIGNERS - Luxury/High-End
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Event Planning & Management Association:  Professional Event Planners, Managers, & Marketers
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Home Lighting Design & Style
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