As the Communications Director at ICRD, Maryam assists with developing, coordinating, and executing strategic communications campaigns across the organization to advance ICRD’s programs and mission. By curating multimedia content, cross-platform initiatives, storytelling campaigns, digital marketing, media relations, and ICRD’s events calendar, Maryam has helped diversify ICRD’s output and enhance the organization’s capability to serve as a central hub of conversation and connection on efforts related to peace, faith, and diplomacy.

Maryam holds a BA in Global Studies from Hood College and has worked on communication efforts at Freedom House, Families USA, and the Frank Karel Fellowship. She was a recipient of the Davis Projects for Peace Grant and collaborated with RAICES to bolster financial aid and resource distribution to the migrant community in Texas. Outside of her work at ICRD, Maryam continues to extend professional development support to first-gen students, notably as a Board Member on the Maryland Collegiate Honors Council, drawing on her background as an immigrant and first-generation scholar dedicated to equity and human rights.