Master’s Inclusive Excellence Award

Department: Technology, Culture and Society

At NYU Tandon, I was grateful to receive the Inclusive Excellence Award, which recognizes master’s students advancing inclusion, diversity, belonging, and equity. Through this program, I was able to deepen my focus on accessibility in projects and research, learning how to design experiences that work for everyone.

May 2024

Undergraduate Valedictorian

Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership

I was honored to graduate as Valedictorian from the Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership. The recognition reflects the experiences I’ve had listening to and working with diverse communities, learning from others, and finding ways to take meaningful action. These experiences continue to shape how I approach research and design by putting people first and understanding their perspectives.

May 2022

President

Undergraduate Student Government

As President of the Undergraduate Student Government, I served as a liaison between students and faculty, advocating for student needs while fostering collaboration across campus. In this role, I led initiatives to improve academic and social programs, built consensus among diverse groups, and honed my skills in leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement.

Contributed from 2019-2022

Certificates and Recognition

  • Phi Beta Kappa - May 2022

  • Certificate of Achievement: Classical & Modern Languages and Literature Department - April 2022

  • International Studies Service Award: Department of Anthropology, Gender Studies, and International Studies - April 2022

  • Qasid Arabic Insitute - December 2020

I’ve been recognized for my academic contributions with a Certificate of Achievement from the Classical and Modern Languages and Literature Department and the International Studies Service Award from the Department of Anthropology, Gender Studies, and International Studies, reflecting my commitment to cross-cultural understanding and global perspectives.

UX/UI Bootcamp Certification

Columbia University Engineering

As part of my professional development, I completed a 24-week UX/UI Bootcamp Certification, focusing on user-centered design, design thinking, and prototyping. The program included working with Habitat for Humanity as a stakeholder, applying design strategy to create meaningful, user-focused solutions.

June 2021