Giving back · Community work

The part of the practice that keeps the rest honest.

"Volunteers don't get paid, not because they're worthless, but because they're priceless." — Sherry Anderson
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Disaster response

Community Emergency Response Team

When large-scale disasters delay or overwhelm emergency services, citizens have to provide for their own safety until professional responders arrive. CERT prepares families, homes, schools and workplaces to respond when it matters most.

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IBM

Multicultural Women Business Resource Group

Chair · Coach & mentor · STEM advocate

Leadership programs, workshops and networking events celebrating cultural diversity. Certified coach and mentor through IBM's Blue Core Coaching program. Career fair participation at local universities, and STEM advocacy alongside Girls Who Code.

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EAO

Egyptian American Organization

Chair of the Board

Leading cultural festivals, educational workshops, networking events and charitable activities that strengthen community bonds and preserve Egyptian heritage.

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Toastmasters International · ~15 years

Public speaking & leadership

Charter member of the IBM Ottawa Toastmasters Chapter. Served as VP Education and Chair, then VP Public Relations and VP Membership at JPL Caltech Toastmasters. Judge in speech competitions.

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PMI · Since 2019

Project Management Institute

New Member Committee with PMI Ottawa Chapter. Member of the PMI Los Angeles and Orange County Chapters. Judge and reviewer for the PMI Project of the Year Award.

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SWE

Society of Women Engineers

Reviewing scholarship applications for undergraduate and graduate STEM studies — supporting the next generation of women in engineering.

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NCCM

National Council of Canadian Muslims

Leader, Interfaith Committee

Organising events with diverse faith groups to build shared understanding and surface the values we hold in common.

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Egypt Scholars

Director of Project Management

Leading educational events that support students and knowledge seekers across science and technology fields.