AMERICAS PROGRAMMING

(2013-2017) Led women of faith reconciliation trainings and community workshops to support the sustainable reintegration of former combatants across eight conflict-impacted regions.
(2016-2017) Conducted military academy and university trainings on the constructive engagement of faith communities in conflict prevention and reconciliation.
(2017) Conducted a study on the role and impact of religious and traditional actors on official (“Track 1”) peace processes.
(2018-2024) Developed case studies and provided specialized capacity building based on negotiations and mediations led by women of faith from areas threatened by extremist and communal violence.

(2014) Delivered training and consultations with the military on constructive engagement with religious communities to prevent extremist violence.

(2007-2013) Organized forums on Capitol Hill with diaspora and Muslim-American leaders to deepen policymakers’ understanding of concerns in Muslim-majority countries.
(2009-2012) Produced the Back from the Brink documentary film and educational materials addressing radicalization and identity-based violence, exploring the role of religion in prevention in Pakistani madrasa religious schools, youth gang violence in the U.S., and post-conflict recovery in Lebanon.
(2010-2011) Authored the Connecting the Dots report for the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom regarding religious intolerance reform in Pakistani madrasa education.
(2015-2016) Collaborated with universities and Christian and Muslim faith leaders to promote interfaith understanding and reduce Islamophobia.
(2021-2023) Enhanced empathy and global citizenship values through virtual exchanges and podcast production by American and Yemeni university students.
(2021-2024) Conducted assessments and workshops with faith leaders in divided communities to develop ministerial tools to address toxic polarization, rehumanize perceived adversaries, and dialogue across differences.
(2022-2024) Networked faith communities to develop skills in understanding and countering mis- and disinformation currently fomenting potential identity violence.