Professional Experience
Alongside my academic career, I bring over a decade of international professional experience spanning journalism, humanitarian work, and strategic communication. I have worked with NGOs, international organizations, and media outlets across Europe, North Africa, and the United States, with a focus on health communication with women, reproductive justice, civic engagement, and human rights. My roles have ranged from humanitarian journalist and content manager to research consultant and interpreter, all centered on using communication to inform, empower, and create social change.
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European Union Agency for Asylum, Malta
Interpreter, 2021–2022
Specialized in health communication with women asylum seekers, ensuring accurate and sensitive interpretation during medical, legal, and social service interviews. Built trust across cultural and linguistic barriers, applying expertise in humanitarian communication and advocacy for vulnerable populations.
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International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), Washington, DC — Remote
Research Consultant, 2020–2021
Applied expertise in strategic communication and gender-focused research to examine democratic participation, electoral integrity, and governance issues. Produced reports and recommendations that informed international programming and policy development.
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Global Press Institute, Washington, DC
Media Researcher, 2019–2020
Conducted cross-cultural media analysis, mapping global narratives on gender, health, and human rights. Leveraged expertise in media framing to strengthen editorial standards and training materials for journalists worldwide.
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AlAraby Eljadeed, Italy
Investigative Journalist, 2017–2020
Produced in-depth reporting on migration and human rights across Europe and North Africa. Investigations often addressed health disparities, women’s rights, and gender-based challenges, reflecting expertise in both feminist perspectives and international journalism.
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Crossing Borders NGO, Denmark
Content Manager & Magazine Editor, 2015–2017
Led strategic communication and editorial projects for an international youth magazine, coordinating content across cultures and promoting civic engagement. Co-wrote a successful grant that secured funding for Journalists in Exile events, which I then organized by identifying and inviting speakers, facilitating discussions, and coordinating contributions from exiled journalists to publish their stories. This work combined strategic communication, advocacy, and capacity building, amplifying marginalized voices through both events and published content.
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Regional & Local Media Outlets, Algeria & Europe
Humanitarian Journalist, 2014–2019
Reported on humanitarian issues.