Hagar Hafez

Experience

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  International Model United Nations Association (IMUNA)

  Apr 2013 - Apr 2015

  Ambassador

  • Delivered a speech to hundreds of attendees in order to represent relevant issues that pertain to humanrights violations• Networked with professionals and paraprofessionals from European and Latin American origins• Discussed diverse issues and planned initiatives to provide both short –term and long-term resolutions• Studied international treaties and regulations that put the spot light on current issues

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  Organization of Arab Students. University at Buffalo

  Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

  Secretary, Organization of Arab Students. University at Buffalo.

  • Monitored social media websites for the organization • Advocate for upcoming events and communicate with organization members • Develop the organization’s future events and document meetings’ notes • Communicate with E-board members to facilitate event revisions

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  Journey's End Refugee Services, Inc.

  Jun 2017 - Feb 2022

  - Maintained caseload of PC clients and provide services to meet the needs of these clients according to guidelines. This includes intensive cases that may require specific referrals and additional attention. - Conducted intensive case management to clients currently facing challenging life events or survivors of them- Developed self-sufficiency plans with clients and set plans of action to accomplish client goals- Empowered vulnerable populations to achieve self-sufficiency by coordinating care amongst community-based organizations- Worked with volunteer department to ensure each case is supported by volunteers and donations.- Maintained clients' case files by creating and reviewing case notes; logging events and progress; follow program guidelines to satisfy case file requirements.- Oriented and completed pre-enrollment assessment for PC cases assigned to me and worked with the clients until they achieve independence and self-sufficiency. - Consistently stepped up outside of role for the benefit of clients and ensure the success of co-workers and the organization- Collaborated with staff members from each department at JERS to support the transition to self-sufficiency. Show less - Empowered refugee students to achieve their academic goals and ensured their success- provide children with in-class academic and social supports in their native languages to promote educational success- Helped orient newly arrived students to the American school system by conducting orientations for recently arrived refugee families- Advocated on behalf of refugee families to vocalize their concerns and improve cultural competency within the Buffalo Public Schools- Gained new insight to the prevalent challenges that recently resettled families and students face while supporting them to overcome them- worked closely with the Buffalo Public School’s Multilingual Department- Presented cultural awareness trainings for educators in the Buffalo Public School System Show less • Interpret Arabic to English and vice-versa in healthcare settings and courts• Interpret and translate regents’ exams for high schools and middle schools • Facilitate communication between refugees and resettlement programs as well as public services • Convert text and audio recordings from one language to one or more others• Ensure translated content conveys original meaning and tone• Prepare subtitles for videos and online presentations• Cross-reference specialized dictionaries and translation tools to check quality of translation• Proofread translated texts for grammar, spelling and punctuation accuracy• Follow up with internal team members and clients to ensure translation meets their needs• Edit content with an eye toward maintaining its original format (e.g. font and structure)• Network with field experts to stay current on new translation tools and practices Show less

  • Preferred Communities Case Manager

    Apr 2021 - Feb 2022

  • Refugee Health Promotion Program

    Apr 2021 - Feb 2022

  • Academic Coach- Refugee School Impact Program

    Jan 2020 - Feb 2022

  • Interpreter

    Jun 2017 - Feb 2022
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  Williamsville School District

  Jul 2017 - Feb 2022

  Interpreter & translator

  Translate and interpret Regents exams for high schools and middle schools

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  The Borgen Project

  Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

  Political Affairs Intern

  •Meet with members of Congress and/or Congressional Staffers in New York State, WNY District• Represent The Borgen Project at Various business, political, and community events• Create a personal fundraising Campaign and meet fundraising target• Encourage constituents to contact Congress members in support of poverty-reduction legislation• Create and draft presentations and meetings with different organizations and groups• Educate individuals on the the impact of U.S. foreign policy on global poverty and U.S. foreign aid Show less

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  Office of U.S. Senator Charles E Schumer

  May 2018 - May 2019

  Intern

  - Researched legislative issues, wrote briefs/legislative bill memos, and attended meetings concerning federal issues.- Office Management, assisted with constituent services, including casework and the maintenance of spreadsheets and documents.- Prepared press releases and the Senator’s talking points in coordination with the Regional Director.

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  University at Buffalo

  Aug 2018 - Jan 2019

  Researcher

  Examining the rise and fall of socialist thought in the MENA, 1919-1970

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  Economics Department, University at Buffalo

  Aug 2019 - Nov 2020

  Research Assistant

  Comparative study, translation, and identifying differences between the French and English versions of Capital- Karl Marx - The study was used in sections of ‘key Elements of Social Theory Revolutionized by Marx’ written by professor Paul Zarembka

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  Northland Workforce Training Center

  Aug 2019 - Nov 2019

  Outreach Specialist

  - Created innovative outreach plans to educate the community about NYS’s signature workforce initiative- Execute poverty elevating plans by reaching out to minority communities, homeless shelters, and community high schools- Economically empower the working class by signing them up for training programs provided by Alfred state college and SUNY Erie

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  United Way of Buffalo & Erie County

  Jan 2022 - Jul 2023

  Work/Life Solutions Resource Coordinator

  • Provide both in-person and virtual support to individuals at various employer locations acrossErie and Niagara counties•Work one on one with individuals from diverse backgrounds to assess needs and identifyresources to address concerns• Assist individuals with paperwork eligibility requirements to obtain recommended servicesMaintain employee confidentiality• Ability to provide support via on-call services during normal business hours• Build and maintain strong relationships with host employers and community partners• Provide support to host employer at staff meetings, special events and community postsMaintain working knowledge of the 211 system, employer benefits and other communityresources Show less

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  The New York Immigration Coalition

  Jul 2023 - now

  Manager of Organizing and Strategy

  ●Leads effort in engaging NYIC member organizations in Western NY to play a leadership role ineffective advocacy and organizing around campaigns. Leads engagement with NYIC memberorganizations in local convenings across the State.● Develops and strengthens relationships with NYIC member organizations, other immigrant-ledand immigrant-serving organizations, community leaders, and non-traditional partners and alliesacross Western NY.●Regularly convenes members and partners to discuss issues facing immigrant communities andplan strategies for collective action in the region and the State.● Coordinate and mobilize member agencies and coalition partners around local, state, and federaladvocacy campaigns, as well as rapid response work as necessary.● Plan and organize local, statewide and federal events including rallies, actions, convenings,trainings, and community forums.● Forge relationships with policy makers in Western NY, including elected and other keygovernment officials, and serve as the NYIC expert on WNY landscape.● Serve as spokesperson for the NYIC in the region, including in the media and through publicspeaking and regular meetings with community leaders, policy makers, and thought leaders. Show less