2019 The Aspen Institute • San Francisco, CA
Developing outside-the-box solutions to society’s problems at the intersection of tech and policy as part of first cohort
The Aspen Tech Policy Hub is a West Coast policy incubator, training a new generation of tech policy entrepreneurs.
2009 – 15 Northwestern University • Evanston, IL
Graduate
(2015) Communication, Management & Ethics, School of Communication
Directed and advised 40 mid- to executive level industry and international professionals on strategic communication, and ethical management practices
(2014-15) Values & Crisis Decision Making, Kellogg School of Management
Evaluated over 500 Executive MBA professionals regarding global crisis management and developing marketing/media strategies when faced with wide-ranging reputational risks
Undergraduate
(2015) Communication & Technology
Taught digital strategy and communication to undergraduates, with Jeremy Birnholtz. Focus and use of social media technologies, Wordles, online feedback, strategic project management
(2014) Theories of Argumentation
Conducted weekly seminars and delivered organizational support for strategic messaging course. Focus on both public affairs settings and everyday communication, effective argumentation, apology and scientific technique
(2011,13,15) Developing & Marketing Popular Culture
Delivered creative content, presentation and feedback support to Irving Rein and industry producer Jeff Kwatinetz in 9-month engagement. Focus on developing popular TV content, from idea formulation, pitching, script-writing, audience analysis, marketing strategy to final scene specs
(2010) Theories of Mediated Communication
Managed content and organizational support for 140 undergraduate students, teaching them basic strategies and theory in field. Focus on media convergence and digital communication technologies
Delivered lecture “Recording Industry in America”
(2010) Rhetoric of Popular Culture
Managed content and organizational support, advising students on effective messaging aimed at gaining large audiences
2004 – 08 Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) • Lahore, Pakistan
(2008) Pakistan’s Legal System, Law & Policy Department
Hired as undergraduate to advise and manage other undergraduates, teaching history and functioning of Pakistan’s law and judiciary system
Fellowships & Grants
2019 The Aspen Institute, Tech Policy Fellowship
2018 Pulitzer Grant
2015 Top Paper Award in Feminist Scholarship Division, ICA 2015
2015 Buffett Institute Graduate Travel Grant
2015 Stipend Nominee, University of Iowa Provost’s Global Forum
2015 The Graduate School Career Development Award
2014 Finalist Scholarship, Disquiet International Literary Program, Non-Fiction
2013 Dissertation Research Funding Grant, School of Communication, NU
2009 – 15 Awarded Northwestern University Graduate Fellowship
2009 – 15 Awarded numerous departmental and TGS Travel Grants
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