I arrived in Canada as a Humanitarian Refugee following the Gulf War and the ensuing mass displacement of Palestinians from Kuwait. Through this journey on Turtle Island, I have become deeply committed to the value of social services, such as affordable housing, government housing, women’s shelters, anti-racist GBV initiatives, public healthcare and an equitable education system. As such I am proud of my work as Equity Officer of CUPE 3906, during my graduate school years, during which I spearheaded the opening of a Women and Trans Centre on McMaster University’s campus as well as a program to support struggling and isolated international students.

For more information on my publications, awards, and teaching experience, please click here to download my Curriculum Vitae.