Education

Master’s Degree in Middle Eastern and North African Studies, University of Arizona (2018–2020). I received a grant to study Arabic and a scholarship to translate manuscripts from Arabic and Portuguese to English. My MA thesis examined the integration and assimilation of Arab and Muslim immigrants in Curitiba, Brazil.

Bachelor’s Degree in History with minors in Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies, Brigham Young University (2010–2017). I interned in the archives at the library, creating a database for the Arabic collection. I spent a semester in Amman, Jordan studying Arabic.

Certifications

I am a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), the most widely recognized global AML credential. This certification demonstrates my expertise in financial crime detection, compliance program development, and regulatory risk management. In addition, I hold a TEFL certification (Teaching English as a Foreign Language), which refined my communication, training, and cross-cultural teaching skills—an asset when leading AML training and team development initiatives.

Languages

I am fluent in both English and Portuguese, with advanced proficiency in Arabic and intermediate fluency in Spanish. My multilingual background allows me to collaborate effectively with global teams and interpret complex documentation across diverse jurisdictions. This linguistic versatility has been particularly valuable in cross-border investigations and in understanding region-specific regulatory nuances.