Education
2021-2024
Michigan State University
In the MFA in Theatre program at Michigan State University, responsibilities included roles as a student, teacher, mentor, and performer. Contributions to the university included founding MSU’s first affinity group, developing and teaching a 300-level course on activism, and attending a playback theatre conference to enhance expertise in interactive performance. Additionally, involvement as a guest artist in three departmental classes provided practical insights to enrich the curriculum.
2016-2018
Sorbonne Paris University Abu Dhabi
Graduating at the top of the class in the MA in Performing Arts Management program at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, studies included collaboration with Sorbonne Paris faculty in a cohort of seven students, where they were the only non-Emirati. An 80-page thesis, titled The Impact of Arts Education on Islamic Practices in the Emirate of Sharjah, was published in Sorbonne’s local newspaper. Toward the program’s end, the cohort organized an international art event in Paris, applying academic insights to a real-world project.
2008-2012
American University of Sharjah
With a BA in Journalism, awarded Dean's List honors for two consecutive years. Experience included work as a research assistant, creation of a news program titled eNewsMCM, and conducting over ten interviews with local entrepreneurs. Additionally, significant research was conducted on the third culture kid phenomenon.