I.C.E. Intern
AHMAD BARAKAT
Department of Homeland Security
Chicago,Illinois
2
Languages
1
Year of experience
Work History
Intern
7 Months- Promote creator content and profiles through digital and social media channels.
- Develop audience-growth and promotional strategies to increase visibility and engagement.
- Monitor campaign performance and adapt promotional approaches based on audience response.
- Communicate professionally with creators, audiences, and digital communities.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
- Explored new technologies and approaches to streamline processes.
Education
B.A. - Criminology
3+3 Accelerated B.A./J.D. Program
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Skills
Digital Marketing
Social Media Promotion
Audience Growth
Content Promotion
Legal Research & Writing
Public Policy
Civic Engagement
Public Speaking
Leadership
Research & Analysis
LANGUAGES
English: Native/Bilingual Proficiency
Arabic: Professional Working Proficiency
PROFESSIONAL & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- Muslim Civic Coalition — Young Adults Civic Leaders Fellow | 2025
- Completed a six-month civic leadership fellowship focused on leadership, civic engagement, and community impact.
- Participated in programming connecting emerging young leaders with civic institutions and community organizations.
- Developed experience engaging with issues affecting American Muslim communities and broader civic participation.
- Coalition for Peace, Relief, and Equity (CPRE) — Civic Engagement / Advocacy Participant
- Participated in a delegation to Capitol Hill focused on civic engagement and interaction with federal policymakers.
- Engaged directly with the legislative and policymaking process in Washington, D.C.
Hobbies and Interests
Digital Marketing, Law & Public Policy, Civic Engagement, Community Leadership, Government Relations, Public Service
Timeline
Intern
Department of Homeland Security
03.2026 - CurrentRead More
DePaul University
B.A. from Criminology
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Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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