Haya Al-Chami
Richardson,TX
Summary
I am a Public Affairs and Political Science student with experience in congressional advocacy, strategic communication, and community-focused outreach. I have strong skills in policy research, issue framing, and public messaging, and I enjoy working with diverse stakeholders to support meaningful, humanitarian-driven initiatives. I bring clear communication, teamwork, and adaptability to fast-paced environments, and I am passionate about public service, global affairs, and contributing to impactful policy work.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Policy & Advocacy Experience
Syrian American Medical Society
11.2025 - Current
- Participated in a congressional advocacy meeting to present humanitarian concerns and policy priorities related to the U.S. Sanctions on Syria.
- Conducted issue research and prepared talking points using frameworks from International Politics and Public Affairs coursework.
- Communicated the humanitarian impact of sanctions to congressional staff and stakeholders through clear, evidence-based policy framing.
- Collaborated with SAMS leadership, donors, and community advocates to support unified messaging and strategic engagement.
- Gained hands-on experience in legislative outreach, stakeholder communication, and real-time policy discussion.
Social Media Content Creator
Afrah Restaurant
08.2024 - Current
- Lead digital communication efforts by developing short-form public messaging that aligns with organizational goals and community engagement strategies.
- Apply public affairs communication principles—such as audience targeting, message framing, and outreach analysis—to design effective content campaigns.
- Analyze viewer engagement trends, and adjust messaging to improve reach, accessibility, and public impact.
- Collaborate with management to ensure culturally informed, community-centered communication, consistent with brand values.
- Strengthen skills in public-facing communication, strategic messaging, and digital outreach, applicable to policy and advocacy environments.
Sales Associate
Rebel Athletic
10.2023 - Current
- Deliver professional, public-facing customer service in a fast-paced environment.
- Support event operations, strengthening communication, teamwork, and logistical coordination.
- Build practical skills in service delivery, community engagement, and reliability applicable to public-sector work.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Affairs And Political Science
The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX05-2027
Associate of Science - Science
Dallas College
Dallas, Texas, TX12-2023
Skills
- Policy & Analytical: Issue framing, comparative analysis, stakeholder mapping, basic policy analysis
- Communication: Public speaking, presentation writing, policy-oriented communication, digital storytelling
- Technical: TikTok content creation, Canva, Google Workspace, Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint, Prezi
Timeline
Policy & Advocacy Experience
Syrian American Medical Society
11.2025 - Current
Social Media Content Creator
Afrah Restaurant
08.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
Rebel Athletic
10.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Public Affairs And Political Science
The University of Texas At Dallas
Associate of Science - Science
Dallas College