Nirseen Malhis
Laguna Niguel
Summary
Strategic advocate with expertise in cultural intelligence, women’s rights, and diversity. Drives inclusivity and collaboration through impactful training initiatives. Experienced Program Mentor Coordinator enhancing cultural understanding and advancing women's rights, contributing to initiatives aligned with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of
United Nations Association - Orange County
Rancho Santa Margarita, California
05.2022 - Current
• Raising awareness on the intersectionality of women’s rights in both local and global issues
• Focusing on and embracing diversity and inclusivity
• Striving towards reaching the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, with special emphasis on Goal 17: Collaboration
Program Mentor Coordinator at
UNA - Orange County
Irvine, California
06.2026 - Current
- Enhance students' understandings of cultural intelligence
- Focusing on UN's SDG; especially poverty and education, understanding the challenges of countries faced with human rights violations
Guest Speaker at
University of Oslo
Olso, Norway
2009 - 2009
- Invited as a guest speaker for a lecture on "The Challenges and Opportunities for Muslim Women in the United States; and Building Bridges Between Muslims and Non-Muslims in the United States"
Cultural Sensitivity Programmer
Muslim Public Affair Council Foundation
Los Angeles, California
09.2010 - 11.2010
- Alongside the Muslim Public Affairs Council, trained 2,200 TSA officers at LAX
- Emphasis on the cultural and religious practices of Muslim travelers, advising on culturally sensitive security protocols.
Skills
- Program development
- Community engagement
- Cultural intelligence
- Policy advocacy
- Diversity training
- Strategic collaboration
Certification
- Certified Professional Life Coach - Certified Life Coach Institute
- Leadership Training - California State University, Fullerton
Accomplishments
- Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition, U.S. House of Representatives
- Paul Harris Fellow Award, Rotary International
Languages
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Program Mentor Coordinator at
UNA - Orange County
06.2026 - Current
Vice President of
United Nations Association - Orange County
05.2022 - Current
Cultural Sensitivity Programmer
Muslim Public Affair Council Foundation
09.2010 - 11.2010
Guest Speaker at
University of Oslo
2009 - 2009