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Fatimah Akhtar Momtaz

Fatimah Akhtar Momtaz

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Lecturer @ Brac University | Cultural Anthropology, Diversity & Inclusion

  • Education

    • Universiteit Leiden

      2019 - 2020
      Master of Science - MS Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology: Policy in Practice

    • BRAC University

      2015 - 2018
      Bachelor's degree Sociology and Anthropology 3.82

      Activities and Societies: Executive Member of Anthropology Forum - Graduated as a part of the Interdisciplinary Program (Anthropology, Humanities, Law) BRAC University-Represented Brac University at Peer-to-Peer: Facebook Global Digital Challenge held in Washington, D.C, winning second place among 400 universities from 60 countries-Awarded scholarship fund for contribution to Social Awareness on Digital Platform by Facebook-Acquired Stata and SPSS skills, interpersonal communication and team work abilities.

  • Experience

    • The Daily Star

      Mar 2013 - Aug 2017
      Contributing Writer

      - Wrote and published over a 100 pieces spanning varioustopics- Finished writing projects within strict deadlines- Tackled various topics, ranging from academic to humor

    • One Degree Initiative Foundation

      Sept 2013 - Jan 2014
      Intern

    • Mentors'

      May 2017 - Aug 2019
      IELTS Instructor

      - Teaching English to non-English speakers- Designing exams to test fluency in reading, writing, speaking and comprehension of the English language.- Grading students work based on completion, timeliness and accuracy and kept detailed records of grades

    • Kennesaw State University

      Aug 2017 - Aug 2018
      Research Assistant

      - Interviewed RMG workers, and activists- Transcribed interviews (Bengali to English)- Engaged in dialogue with consumers and students of KSU- Helped promote social and environmental awareness in KSU- Engaged with environmental experts

    • Get Up Speak Up

      Sept 2017 - Sept 2019
      Co-Founder and Team Lead

      -Leading strategies for key campaign initiatives-Analysis of information from different sources-Creating engagement content for social media platforms-Monitoring key social media metrics of the overall platform to assess impact of our work-Moderating workshops on interfaith dialogue with over 1000 South Asian attendees overseeing 15 volunteers setting clear expectations and goals to each team member, and monitoring work performance and progress.-Maintaining the website and social media pages with blogs, articles and various posts.-Drafting creative briefs and pitch decks for the investors Show less

    • BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD), BRAC University

      Sept 2017 - Nov 2017
      Research Assistant

    • Centre for Peace and Justice, BRAC University

      Nov 2018 - Jan 2019
      Research Assistant

    • Stichting ROS

      Jan 2020 - Mar 2020
      Research Intern

      - Interviewed with staff and clients- Provided support during consultations- Served as a translator for undocumented individuals andsupport materials

    • Universiteit Leiden

      Jan 2021 - Feb 2022
      Lecturer

    • BRAC University

      May 2022 - now
      Faculty Lecturer

    • Oxfam International

      May 2023 - now
      Research Fellow

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Verified International Academic Qualifications

      World Education Services
      Feb 2022
      View certificate certificate

    • Teacher Of English To Speakers Of Other Languages (TEFL)

      Intesol Worldwide Ltd
      Sept 2020

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Fatimah Akhtar Momtaz
      Cum Laude Leiden University Oct 2020
    • Awarded to Fatimah Akhtar Momtaz
      Leiden Excellence Scholarship Leiden University Aug 2019
    • Awarded to Fatimah Akhtar Momtaz
      Brac University Performance based Scholarship Brac University Jan 2016