Shahd Omar

Experience

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  Dar Al-Handasah (Shair and Partners)

  Dec 2010 - Jan 2011

  Architectural Intern
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  CLUSTER Cairo

  May 2014 - Sept 2014

  Architectural Intern

  Designed a public urban garden in Downtown Cairo’s famous Kodak passageway, which stands as a popular public gathering space until today.

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  CairObserver

  Jun 2016 - Sept 2016

  Architectural Research Intern

  Surveying and data collection in the forms of mapping, drafting and photography, now published in Mohamed El Shahed’s book “Cairo Since 1900: An Architectural Guide” (AUC Press, 2020).

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  Takween Integrated Community Development

  Sept 2016 - Mar 2017

  Urban Researcher

  Produced field research for a UN refugee urban regeneration project, with recommendations for urban solutions for community building.

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  Body with Shahd

  Aug 2017 - Sept 2023

  Founder & Somatic Practitioner

  Built a bilingual platform providing education and awareness on key topics regarding women’s sexual health, including pelvic health, consent, and pleasure after trauma. Delivered 1000+ hours of workshops and classes, in English and Arabic.

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  Studio Five

  Oct 2017 - Oct 2018

  Architectural Designer

  Managed client accounts and participated in various phases of the design process from concept until delivery.

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  The American University in Cairo

  Dec 2018 - Dec 2020

  Senior Architecture Researcher & Teaching Assistant

  Teaching and research focus on the urban development of contemporary Cairo – hosting talks, exhibitions, and events to disseminate the Architecture Research Lab’s findings to the public.

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  Motherbeing

  Jul 2020 - Feb 2024

  Product Director & Founding Member

  Member of executive leadership. Lead a team responsible for all aspects of the company's digital products, including overseeing, leading, and managing the product development process. Collaborate cross-functionally to build and launch the company's portfolio of over 50 hours of bilingual, evidence-based e-learning programs on sexual and reproductive health, in English and Arabic.

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  American Center for Psychiatry and Psychology (ACPP)

  Aug 2023 - now

  Psychotherapist in Training

  Maintain an active caseload of clients. Provide supervised psychotherapy to individuals with diverse presentations.

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  GAIA Wellbeing

  Sept 2023 - now

  Psychotherapist in Training

  Provide counselling and psychoeducational services following client-centred treatment plans. Conduct screening and assessment of incoming clients using a variety of methods.

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  Mauj

  May 2024 - Jan 2025

  Product Consultant
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  ESLSCA University

  Jun 2024 - Dec 2024

  Lecturer in Orientation & Mobility

  In collaboration with Baseera Foundation, teaching focus on accessible urban design and independent travel for individuals with visual impairments.