Resume

Lincoln Alexander School of Law at X University

Juris Doctor (JD) Candidate
Expected graduation: 2024

I chose to attend Lincoln Alexander due to its innovative Integrated Practice Curriculum which combines the theoretical aspects of legal education with hands-on practice ready skills training throughout the program

University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC)

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Graduated May 2021
Minor: Global and International Studies

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UNBC Continuing Studies

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate

Certificate Attained: April 2020

Languages

Native English speaker

Strong conversational Arabic, limited working proficiency

Information Technology Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel ASP.NET, C# and SQL Programming language experience; Visual Studio for web development, dashboards and report creation

Social Media and Graphic Design

Use of PosterMyWall, Canva and other applications to develop social media, logo and event graphics for various clubs, organizations and events

See my portfolio 

Intra-personal skills

Dependable, hardworking, focused, organized, patient, compassionate and self-motivated, able to take initiative, manage things on own, work with others, lead groups and be led by others 

Undergraduate Research Assistant: Department of Computer Science

University of Northern BC (UNBC) | Prince George, BC
May 2018 – June 2021
Business Intelligence Research Group (BIRG):
Working in data reporting, analytics and dashboard creation in health care for health care providers; work individually and as a team to develop and deliver projects. Explored predictive modelling and verified data mining results.

Legal Educator & Regional Coordinator

Justice Education Society | Prince George, BC
Nov 2019 – Jun 2020 & Oct 2020 - July 2021
Facilitate school visits to the courthouse and provide educational legal information to youth and general public. Build local community connections. 

Provide webinars on various legal topics in Arabic to Canadian newcomers. 

Update content daily on LegalHelpBC.ca during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Present webinars and virtual legal education sessions to the public and students.

Provide one-on-one legal support (EN & AR).

Marking Assistant: Department of Economics

University of Northern BC (UNBC) | Prince George, BC
Dec 2020 - May 2021
Marking assignments and exams. 

Undergraduate Research Assistant: Department of Economics

University of Northern BC (UNBC) | Prince George, BC
July 2020 – September 2020
Preliminary documentation and literature review of the economic data, trader records available via the HBC Manitoba Archives to study the effect of smallpox epidemics on trade and Native populations.

Business Development Intern

Good Counsel Services, Inc., New York, NY (Virtual)
Jun 2020 – Jul 2020
Research and identify prospective corporate, foundation, and individual donors to support Good Counsel Services, Inc.
Prepare grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and strategic communications for foundations, corporations, and individuals.

Poll Clerk

Elections Canada | Prince George, BC
Oct 2019
Provide voters with ballots and assist them through the voting process.

Also worked for Elections BC in May 2017.

Experiences Canada

Virtual, Canada-wide

Aug 2021 - Present

Youth Leader: Supporting the Career Choices Program to help youth find their future passions

Sada Canada (C.O.U.S.I.N.S. Network)

Virtual, BC-wide

Mar 2021 - Present

Board Member: Supporting programs for Arabic-speaking newcomers to British Columbia.

Justice Education Society

Prince George

Feb 2019 - Present

Legal Educator

Young BC Greens Youth Council

Virtual, BC-wide

Dec 2020 - Present

Youth Gravity

Virtual, Canada-wide

March 2021 - August 2021

Mentor for the National Ambassador Program: support youth to lead social development projects

Prince George Islamic Centre

Prince George

Sept 2016 - Dec 2020

Sunday school teacher:

Teach elementary students the Arabic letters, reading and writing, as well as teach them the Quran 

Click here to check out my YouTube channel created during COVID-19!

Relay for Life

Canadian Cancer Society | Prince George, BC
Feb 2015 - June 2021

Activities coordinator (seasonal):
Organize, plan and run outdoor kids’ games and crafts during annual Relay for Life event with other activity coordinators.

UNBC Global U

University of Northern BC (UNBC) | Prince George, BC

Feb 2020 – March 2020

Plan "Meet Your Muslim Neighbour" and "Hijab for a Day" on campus to teach people about Islam 

TEDxUNBC

University of Northern BC (UNBC) | Prince George
May 2019 - Oct 2019

Innovation Alley Coordinator

Green Party (BC & Canada)

Prince George, BC

Oct 2020 / Sept 2019 – Oct 2019

Phone and door-to-door canvasser on behalf of Mackenzie Kerr

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern BC

Prince George, BC

Nov 2015 - March 2019

In-school mentor 

Additional Volunteer Activities

Green Ummah Ramadan Campaign Volunteer (Ramadan 2021 & 2022)

UNBC Muslim Student Association (09.2019 - 04.2021)

UNBC Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Training Forum Co-organizer (10.19.2019)

Hawwaa Girls Virtual Conference Volunteer (02.21.2019)

Pro Bono Students Canada - Lincoln Alexander

Sept 2021 - April 2022

1L Representative

UNBC Student Roundtable on Confronting Racism on Campus

Sept 2020 - April 2021

Diverse students from across the UNBC community working with UNBC president Geoff Payne to brainstorm and implement strategies to confront racism on campus.

Northern Economics Student Society

Oct 2020 - April 2021

Support the planning and execution of the annual Northern Economics Student Society Symposium in March 2021. The topic was COVID-19 and the Implications for the Economy of Northern B.C.

Daughters of the Vote

April 2019

One of 338 young women from across Canada chosen to represent my riding, Cariboo-PG, in parliament during the weeklong national event and one of 30 delegates chosen to speak in House of Commons on important Canadian issues. I spoke about racism, Islamaphobia and briefly recognized the issues Indigenous peoples face in Canada.

UNBC JDC West

May 2018 - Jan 2019 & May 2020 - Jan 2021
Not-for-Profit Academic case team (2019)Debate team (2021)JDCW is an annual business competition featuring top business schools from across Western Canada. Students solve real world business problems and present solutions to business leaders.

The UNBC JDCW Debate team ranked 5th in Western Canada in 2021.

UNBC Debate Society

Sept 2018 - April 2019 
Debate Society Vice President

Feminist Intersectional Solidarity Group (FIGS) National Undergraduate Student Paper Award

August 2021

Best undergraduate paper. Research must be related to intersectional feminist geographies.

Paper submitted: “Working and Parenting in a Pandemic: The Impacts of COVID-19 on Working Parents in Canada"

Golden Key International Honour Society

Member since: 2018

UNBC Scholar Award

Sept 2017

Full-ride scholarships awarded to top Northern BC high school graduates.

Governor General Bronze Medal

August 2017

Awarded annually across Canada to students graduating with the highest average at their high school.

Prince George Youth of the Year

June 2017

In recognition of outstanding dedication to community volunteerism, academic excellence and extracurriculars.