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Amaal Ahmed, Graduate ResearchAssistant

Amaal Ahmed

Graduate ResearchAssistant·Defense Industrial Base Institute—Boston,

United States

Master's degree, Global Studies & International Relations

Work experience

Total years of experience: 2 years, 9 months

Graduate ResearchAssistant

March 2026 - Present

Defense Industrial Base Institute—Boston,

Massachusetts, United States Hybrid

March 2026 - Present

• Conduct governance and policy analysis related to U.S. Air Force initiatives and defense industrial base
priorities
• Review federal and state policy reports and produce written analyses highlighting key trends and
implications
• Develop research briefs and summaries to support institutional projects related to national security and
economic development
• Conduct targeted commercial real estate research to identify properties near strategic Air Force
installations based on zoning, acreage, and development potential

Company industry:
Non-profit Organization

Member Mobilization Fellow

September 2025 - March 2026

Massachusetts Voter Table

Massachusetts, United States Hybrid

September 2025 - March 2026

• Assist in developing outreach strategies that promote voter education, engagement, and participation,
particularly in underrepresented communities.
• Participate in training, mentorship, and leadership development sessions focused on policy advocacy,
organizing, and coalition-building.
• Contribute to the advancement of inclusive democratic practices and local civic infrastructure through
data-informed mobilization efforts.

Company industry:
Non-profit Organization

Analyst

July 2025 - December 2025

Crisis Observatory International Association for Political Science Students (IAPSS)

Abu, India Remote

July 2025 - December 2025

• Selected to join a global academic think tank focused on analyzing and responding to international crises.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to develop policy recommendations on political and security
challenges.
• Collaborate with an international team to produce academic reports, briefings, and strategic publications.

Company industry:
Non-profit Organization

ProgramAssistant

July 2025 - August 2025

Massachusetts Sudanese Community Association

Massachusetts, United States

July 2025 - August 2025

• Managed and maintained confidential youth data, including personal information, parent/guardian
contacts, and consent forms for over 10 student participants.
• Coordinated communication with parents and guardians to ensure timely submission of required
documents, enabling student eligibility for program stipends.
• Tracked and updated student records in Google Sheets, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information
across all participants.
• Ensured compliance with payment and consent policies for minors by proactively following up and
confirming documentation.
• Supported operational logistics for a youth employment program, fostering strong family engagement and
administrative efficiency.

Company industry:
Non-profit Organization

Intern

May 2024 - June 2024

National Black Justice Coalition

District of Columbia, United States Remote

May 2024 - June 2024

• Prepare news briefings for team members and the Board of the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC)
• Assist with research and development of domestic policy proposals presented to members of Congress
• Prepared analytic reports on policy impacts affecting marginalized communities.
• Created spatial visualizations to identify areas of need for advocacy and resource distribution.

Company industry:
Non-profit Organization

Intern

January 2024 - April 2024

EuroMed Rights

Brussels, Belgium Hybrid

January 2024 - April 2024

• Conducted research and data analysis on geopolitical issues in MENA, focusing on economic, social, and
cultural rights.
• Analyzed regional data to support the Business and Human Rights project addressing labor rights
violations.
• Utilized mapping tools to map trends in rights violations across priority regions, improving strategic
reporting.

Company industry:
Non-profit Organization

Intern

September 2023 - December 2023

Alliance for African Assistance (AAA),

Nairobi, Kenya Remote

September 2023 - December 2023

• Conducted comprehensive analyses of existing policies to identify opportunities for improvement and
recommend updates
• Contributed to the development and refinement of policy and programming initiatives for the Alliance for
African Assistance

Company industry:
Non-profit Organization

Intern at the President's Office

January 2022 - December 2022

The Boston Foundation,

Massachusetts, United States Hybrid

January 2022 - December 2022

• Assist with research into community partners, both individuals and organizations, and issues and
opportunities related to inequity and closing the equity gap in Boston
• Assist in the preparation and recording of meeting materials
• Prepare event and speaking engagement briefings
• Prepare daily news briefings for the President and CEO
• Translate research into summary briefings and talking points
• Assist with general operations for the Office of the President

Company industry:
Non-profit Organization

Education

Northeastern University, School

May 2027

May 2027

Master's degree, Global Studies & International Relations

United States

American University, School of International Service

December 2024

December 2024

Bachelor's degree, International Studies

United States

on a Hill Dudley Square

June 2021

June 2021

High school or equivalent, General Studies

United States

Skills

BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
Intermediate
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
Intermediate
COMMUNICATIONS
Intermediate
COMMUNICATIONS
Intermediate
CROSS FUNCTIONAL COORDINATION
Intermediate
CROSS FUNCTIONAL COORDINATION
Intermediate
DISCUSSION FACILITATION
Intermediate
DISCUSSION FACILITATION
Intermediate
DOCUMENTATION GENERATION
Intermediate
DOCUMENTATION GENERATION
Intermediate
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Intermediate
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
MENTORING YOUTH
Intermediate
MENTORING YOUTH
Intermediate
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Intermediate
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Intermediate
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
Intermediate
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
Intermediate

Languages

Arabic
Beginner