EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Journalism & Strategic Media
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas
Fulbright Grant Recipient 2017-2019
May 2020
Bachelor of Arts in English Language
Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco
June 2016
Associate’s Degree in English Literature
University of Moulay Ismail, Meknes, Morocco
June 2015
CORE COMPETENCIES
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Podcasting
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Interviewing
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Feature Writing
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Motivational Speaking
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Investigative Reporting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Assistant Producer
KKFI 90.1 FM, Kansas City, MO
Jan 2021 – Present
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Produce content
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Conduct interviews for Radio Active Magazine
INTERNSHIPS
International Scholars & Students Office Intern
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
Jan 2019 – May 2019
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Reported on cultural topics
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Presented speeches
Journalism Intern
KUAF 91.3 Public Radio, Fayetteville, AR
May 2018 – Aug 2018
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Created Living Blind in the Age of Technology podcast
Reporter
Radio Medina FM, Meknès, Morocco
Oct 2016 – Dec 2016
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Presented radio programs
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Conducted radio interviews
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Wrote radio scripts
Reporter
SNRT: National Radio & Television Broadcasting Network, Rabat, Morocco
Jun 2016 – Aug 2016
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Conducted TV interviews
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Presented radio shows
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Scheduled programs
CERTIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Certifications: Sound Board Engineer & Technician
KKFI 90.1 FM, Kansas City, MO
Technical Skills: Audio Production & Editing,
Assistive Technologies, MS Office, Google Products
Languages: Fluent English, Arabic, Berber, & Braille;
Conversational French
PUBLICATIONS
Fulbright Alumna, Journalist & Feminist Itto Outini: I Am Living Proof Of The American Dream,
Authority Magazine
Homeless in the Atlas Mountains, I Sought God — and Found Myself Instead,
Recovering from Religion
A Moroccan orphan finds the American Dream is also accessible,
Chicago Tribune
ACTIVISM & ADVOCACY
Founder & President
Fulbrighters with Disabilities Chapter
Fulbright Program
Delegate
Refugee Congress
State of Arkansas
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Featured Interviewee
News at Noon, KMBC: Channel 9
Kansas City, MO
Motivational Speaker
North Seattle College
Seattle, WA
Motivational Speaker
Polytechnical University
Boston, MA