Education

I hold a Master’s Degree in Middle Eastern & North African Studies from the University of Arizona (2018–2020), where I received a grant to study Arabic and a scholarship to assist with manuscript translation. My MA thesis examined integration and assimilation processes for Arab and Muslim immigrants in Curitiba, Brazil. Prior to that I completed a Bachelor’s Degree in History with minors in Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies at Brigham Young University (2010–2017), including a semester studying Arabic in Amman, Jordan.

Certifications

I am a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), which demonstrates my expertise in financial crime detection and compliance program development. In addition, I hold a TEFL certification that strengthened my training and instructional design skills—useful for delivering AML education and exam preparation.

Languages

I am fluent in English and Portuguese, have advanced proficiency in Arabic, and intermediate proficiency in Spanish. These language skills have been valuable in cross-border investigations, translation work, and collaborating with multinational teams.