Farida Mohamed
New York,NY
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator - Fellowship
Institute for Antifascist Research and Education
New York, USA
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
New York, USA
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
New York, USA
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
Rochester, USA
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
Rochester, USA
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