PhD Candidate in International Studies researching collaborative knowledge production and decolonization in U.S. academia. Scientific Committee Member of OPal - the Observatory for Palestine Studies. Assistant Consultant with 2+ years experience at an IT services & consultancy startup firm providing market research, reports & grant proposals for internal + external projects on innovation, accessibility & empowerment. 9 years of combined experience in education engaging in interdisciplinary + participatory action research & co-coordinating a university academic program as well as teaching English to 300+ students. Facilitated 5+ focus groups in / out of academia on sensitive topics & conflict resolution, leading to group social action plans for community engagement & collaboration.