About
“A true artist is not one who is inspired, but one who inspires others.“
— Salvador Dalí
About me
I am a lifelong scholar, educator, and curator who believes in the transformative power of art.
Art, for me, is a living force for connection, dialogue & transformation.
For more than twenty years, I have taught across the Middle East and the United States, bringing together art history, visual communication, media, and the humanities. My teaching is rooted in curiosity, dialogue, and the belief that learning becomes most meaningful when students can connect history and theory to their own lives, cultures, and creative practice.
My journey has taken me from classrooms in Chicago to the cultural landscape of Kuwait and the UAE. Along the way, my work has grown to encompass research, curating, and community-engaged projects exploring Middle Eastern art, women’s visual narratives, identity, social justice, and public art. Whether researching Egyptian Modern and Contemporary art, curating cross-cultural exhibitions, or mentoring students as they transform ideas into visual stories, I am continually drawn to art’s ability to reveal overlooked narratives and create meaningful connections between people and cultures.
My Skills
I thrive at the intersection of creativity, communication, and technology. My skills combine design thinking with digital expertise, allowing me to create engaging visual experiences, effective learning environments, and meaningful stories that inspire and connect.
Languages
English — Fluent
Arabic — Intermediate
AI & Emerging Tools
AI Tools & Platforms
ChatGPT, Midjourney, DALL·E, Adobe Firefly, Microsoft Copilot
I integrate AI tools into my creative and teaching practice to generate ideas, enhance workflows, and design more engaging experiences.
Media and Technical Skills
Visual Design & Creative Software
Adobe Creative Suite — Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and Lightroom — intermediate to advanced proficiency.
Video & Audio Production
Adobe Premiere Pro for video editing and basic audio editing.
Visual Storytelling & Photomontage
Digital collage, conceptual photography, visual storytelling, and mixed-media composition.
Teaching & Learning Technologies
Blackboard Learn, Canvas, Nearpod, Kahoot, Padlet, and other interactive learning platforms.
Productivity & Collaboration Tools
Microsoft Office — Word, PowerPoint, and Excel — Google Workspace — Docs, Slides, and Sheets — digital rubrics, and LMS analytics for student progress tracking
Experience
Lecturer | Art History, Visual Communication & Media
Courses Taught
Visual Communication, Fundamentals of Visual Design, Art Appreciation: A World Survey, Art History, History of Media and Design, Social Psychology, Introduction to Graphic Design, Film Studies, Screen Culture, Media Ethics and Law, Introduction to Visual Culture, Cross-Cultural Communication, Digital Storytelling, Communication Theory, Research Methods, Introduction to Media Technology, Sustainable Design, Project Management for Media and Design, Media Literacy, Professional Written Communication, Creative Writing, Critical Thinking, Social Media, Capstone I Methodologies, and Capstone II Production among others.
ـــــــــــــــــ
Beyond the classroom, I develop interdisciplinary curricula, have served as a student advisor and as a mentor to both students and faculty, contributed to creative projects, and led exhibitions and community-engaged initiatives connecting art, culture, media, and emerging technologies.
Lecturer | Language & Communication
Taught academic and creative writing and communication, with a focus on developing students’ critical thinking, academic literacy, and effective written expression.
LANGUAGE & HUMANITIES INSTRUCTOR
Teaching appointments at higher-education institutions in the United States