Résumé

Political Science & Economics student at McGill University.

Education

McGill University

2024 – 2028 (expected)
B.A. Political Science & Economics, Montreal, Canada
GPA 3.65

Collège Louise Wegmann

2009 – 2024
French Baccalaureate in Mathematics, Geopolitics and English, Beirut, Lebanon
High Distinction

Relevant coursework

  • Canadian Politics
  • Comparative Politics
  • International Relations
  • Microeconomics
  • Macroeconomics
  • Underground Economy
  • Organizational Behaviour
  • Management in Global Context
  • Middle Eastern Politics & History
  • European Politics & History
  • South American Politics & History
  • U.S. Politics & History

Experience

Parliamentary Intern

May – Jun 2026
House of Commons, Office of a Member of Parliament, Ottawa, Canada
  • Supported a Member of Parliament on the Subcommittee on International Human Rights during its studies of transnational repression, human rights defenders, democracy worldwide and displaced people, and on the Standing Committee on Official Languages.
  • Wrote a briefing note before every committee session (three a week), choosing the information most relevant to the Member's priorities.
  • Drafted statements and speaking points in French and English, including a speech for the Member to deliver in the House and a monthly update to constituents.
  • Took notes at committee hearings, Question Period and House debates, and reported key positions and outcomes to senior staff.
  • Researched federal legislation and turned complex policy issues into concise briefing documents.

Law Intern

Jun 2025
Salameh Law Firm, Beirut, Lebanon
  • Reviewed and analysed contracts to build a practical understanding of legal documents.
  • Attended court sessions and other legal institutions to observe legal proceedings.
  • Drafted clear, structured case summaries for supervising attorneys.
  • Built foundational knowledge of legal processes and professional conduct in a law office.

Crisis Assistant Director

Nov – Dec 2024
Secondary Schools UN Symposium (SSUNS), Montreal, Canada
  • Managed evolving crisis scenarios with timely updates and a clear conference structure.
  • Kept the conference running smoothly in fast-paced crisis situations.
  • Coordinated closely with directors and staff throughout the conference.

Delegate & Laureate

Aug 2023 – Jan 2024
Harvard Model United Nations, DISEC, Boston, USA
  • Represented Canada in the DISEC committee on the militarisation of space.
  • Drafted policy proposals and co-negotiated resolutions with fellow delegates.
  • Researched international policy and historical context to deliver well-informed speeches.
  • Adapted positions in fast-moving debates on complex geopolitical issues.

Leadership & volunteering

Chief Assistant

May 2015 – Aug 2025
Scouts du Liban, Beirut, Lebanon
  • Organised team camps in the forest and gave guidance and support to campers.
  • Key member of the group's annual food bank, which collects more than 20 tons of food every year.
  • Represented Lebanon at the 25th World Scout Jamboree in Saemangeum, South Korea.

Volunteer Cook

Jul 2023
Order of Malta, Mount Lebanon, Lebanon
  • Cooked for more than 100 people in need, working with the kitchen staff.

Volunteer

Jul 2020 – Dec 2023
Volunteers Together, Beirut, Lebanon
  • Prepared and packed food boxes for community members facing food insecurity.
  • Distributed essential supplies directly to families.
  • Helped organise community events and supported participants during activities.

Activities

VP Events

Sep 2025 – present
Brain Changes Initiative, McGill, Montreal, Canada
  • Organises events that promote brain health on campus.
  • Plans with the executive team in weekly meetings.

Player

Nov 2025 – present
McGill Intramurals, Football & Volleyball, Montreal, Canada
  • Weekly games.

Participant

May 2025
McGill Brazil Study Abroad Program, São Paulo & Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Studied Management in Global Context and Cross-Cultural Management.
  • Visited companies to see international business environments first-hand.
  • Strengthened cross-cultural teamwork through group projects and applied case studies.

Band Leader

Oct 2022 – Jun 2024
High School Music Club, Beirut, Lebanon
  • Organised weekly rehearsals and led performances at school events.

Organizer

Sep 2022 – Jun 2024
High School Events Club, Beirut, Lebanon
  • Organised fundraisers such as bake sales, movie nights and day trips.
  • Coordinated with members and school supervisors to run each event.

Languages & tools

Languages

  • FrenchNative
  • ArabicNative
  • EnglishFluent
  • SpanishElementary

Tools

  • Microsoft Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Excel
  • Outlook