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Farida Mohamed

New York,NY

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Coordinator - Fellowship

Institute for Antifascist Research and Education
04.2023 - 11.2023
  • Led multimedia projects at the Antifascist Institute, including the 'Hands off Ethiopia' exhibition and podcast, utilizing diverse storytelling techniques and historical materials
  • Curated the exhibition to highlight the historical significance of Black antifascist movements in the U.S., ensuring accessibility and engagement with diverse communities
  • Established collaborative networks and platforms to enhance the exhibition's reach and impact, effectively communicating the campaign's significance to a broad audience

Policy Assistant

International Refugee Assistance Project
01.2020 - 08.2022
  • Collaborated with policy counsel in D.C and IRAP attorneys, supporting litigation efforts through high-priority FOIA requests with USCIS, EOIR, ICE, and CBP to advance immigration and refugee policy advocacy
  • Led efforts with diverse stakeholders to amplify IRAP's systemic advocacy and impact litigation for displaced people
  • Analyzed legal, policy, and media landscapes to inform strategy in developing U.S Policies for displaced individuals
  • Crafted high-impact communications and conducted research to drive advocacy campaigns and strengthen partnerships with refugee-led organizations

Rights Now! Policy & Legal Fellow

Legal Momentum, the Women's Legal Defense and Education Fund
09.2019 - 01.2020
  • Conducted educational workshops for diverse youth on sexual abuse, violence, gender discrimination, and legal rights
  • Managed department systems and supported cross-organizational initiatives at Legal Momentum through data analysis and research
  • Assisted Project Manager with high-level administrative tasks, improving the efficiency of trainings and workshops

Bookseller

Small World Books
10.2018 - 08.2019
  • Obtained a thorough knowledge of not only the books in the store, but also every format that the book is available in, including e-book and audio book formats, to be able to inform customers of their options
  • Replenished floor stock, and processed shipments to ensure product availability for customers in addition to the inventory process, and store-to-store transfers
  • Delivered excellent customer service by greeting and assisting each customer with their purchases and inquiries

Public Services Clerk

University of Rochester, Department of Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Assisted researchers in accessing special collections including providing reference assistance in addition to reviewing and rehousing collection materials
  • Sorted, preserved, and organized delicate reproduction requests while handling rare photographs, books, posters, and documents
  • Enabled department operations by paging and re-shelving manuscript collections, sorting mail, faxes and deliveries
  • Worked closely with department curator in the processing of a recently acquired collection, and aided in the curation of upcoming exhibits, and assisted in publicity event planning

Education

Master of Arts - Anthropology

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
01.2025

Double Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology and History

UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
01.2019

Timeline

Project Coordinator - Fellowship

Institute for Antifascist Research and Education
04.2023 - 11.2023

Policy Assistant

International Refugee Assistance Project
01.2020 - 08.2022

Rights Now! Policy & Legal Fellow

Legal Momentum, the Women's Legal Defense and Education Fund
09.2019 - 01.2020

Bookseller

Small World Books
10.2018 - 08.2019

Public Services Clerk

University of Rochester, Department of Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation
08.2018 - 05.2019

Double Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology and History

UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER

Master of Arts - Anthropology

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Farida Mohamed