Award-Winning Freelance Journalist
Who I am?
About Me
A passionate and energetic storyteller with experience in news stories, investigative, long-form features, and Op-Ed pieces. My work captures the essence of minority groups and vocalizes local concerns with the highest standards of journalistic integrity and quality.
I was awarded Best Columnist 1st place for 2023 by Ohio APME, Best Business Writer 3rd place, and in 2022 I took 2nd place for column writing and best opinion and commentary by Gannett/ USA Today.
Awards
Work Experience
2026- Present
Freelance reporter at Signal Akron
Report and write for a nonprofit local newsroom, producing clear, accessible journalism that explains complex civic issues for a general audience. Develop sources, use public records and data to inform reporting, and publish explanatory and service-oriented stories designed to help readers better understand how local government and institutions work.
2020-2024
Reporter/Columnist at the Daily Record newspaper
Covered stories in Wayne County, Ohio, including City Hall meetings, School Board, rallies, and other features and enterprise stories.
2019-2020
General assignemnt reporter at Kent Wire
Covered stories in the Kent, Ohio area as a part of the student media newsroom at Kent State University and served as a guest columnist.
Education
2016-2020
Kent State University
Master of Art from The School of Media and Journalism with a concentration on Multimedia Journalism.
2004-2007
Cairo University
Bachelor's Degree from the School of Media and Specific Education with a Journalism concentration.
Behind the Scenes
I am a nature lover and a mother to two children, Malek and Mariah. I enjoy cooking authentic food and telling others about my culture.
Back in the day, I was big on music, crafts, and riding bicycles. Now, I am more into enjoying a book with a cup of coffee.