Sahar Al-Gazzali

Copywriter • Data Analyst • Creative & Brand Strategist • New York, NY, US

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Adept writer, editor, and analyst with a focus on social reform and current affairs.

Seeking work utilizing research, law, writing, and data. I first became involved in writing and editing as an undergrad, working as a freelancer for the Marcus Harris Foundation. I then became the Chief Editor of a nationally acclaimed journal (The Emory Journal of Asian Studies) and was a writer and executive board member for the Emory Wheel, a leftist journal focusing on American political and social affairs.

Projects

Senior Thesis: From Division to Decision: Exploring the Role of Language and the Interplay between

Using historical and quantitative research, the study will discuss how French language acquisition in modern Morocco has impacted the concept of collective identity through language, social mobilization, and political ideology within Arab and Berber ethnic communities. This research predominantly compares colonial Morocco to post-colonial Morocco, focusing on various historical events that impacted the nation, leading to the majority of data and study focused between 1956 to 2011. Furthermore, this study will focus on Arab and Berber nationalism against Francophone culture and political identity. This will begin with an overlook and understanding of French colonialism within Morocco since France held control between 1907 to 1934 during a conquest period and from 1912 to 1956 as an official Protectorate. A historical overview of education within Morocco from the 20th century till now is also imperative to study how French became a language that Moroccans used as a door to the outside. Next, a linguistic study of French will be discussed as it gained more traction within various spheres of Moroccan society, such as education, politics, and even social class structures. Many scholars argue that linguistic unity equates to national unity. This leads to an analysis of how the role of the French language and culture paved the way for anticolonialist and pro-nationalist sentiments throughout Morocco after the end of the Protectorate period. The latter half of this paper will investigate how Morocco’s postcolonial self is still denigrated in Western society and divided based on class, political, and ethnic identity within Arab and Berber populations. Concluding with nationalism instead of the Arab Spring protests throughout MENA, this study will end with a focus on combined nationalism of Arabs and Berbers against the Moroccan government.See More

Universal Basic Income: Is It The Future?

Universal Basic Income (UBI) is a set income guaranteed by the government to each citizen as essential minimum income...

Breonna Taylor and the Odious Injustice of Qualified Immunity

My first joint article for The Emory Wheel at the crux of the BLM movement.

Food Shaming: The War On Poverty's Collateral Damage

Article on the damage of food poverty and shaming in US school systems.

Debtors' Prisons: Illegal, And Thriving

Article on Debtors' Prisons in the US and their illegal history that capitalizes on minorities.

Food Insecurity: It's Not Just About Hunger; It's About Health

Food insecurity, the lack of available clean and healthy food, is a serious concern for a majority of Americans today. The U.S. Department of Agriculture defines food insecurity as a lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life.See More

DV & Homelessness: Flip Sides Of The Same Ominous Coin

Many people have no idea domestic violence and homelessness are interconnected, but these two tragic realities are so intertwined, just being poor causes some women to become more susceptible to DV.See More

DV & Female Incarceration: Danger Both At Home & In Custody

All over the United States, women continue to be prime targets of domestic violence. These women usually have no one and nowhere else to turn to, so eventually they turn to crime, which offers them a way to stay out of their homes and away from the danger that awaits them there. The sad truth is, DV towards women isn’t treated as seriously as it should be by the judicial system, which is why many of them end up in prison. See More

The Emory Journal of Asian Studies - Vol. IV

In this link are seven articles I edited and oversaw edits for over the year with a team of twenty other students. EJAS accepts submissions related to Asia from all over the US and Canada and can be on any topic. See More

Work History

Lead AP Art History Teacher

Success Academy Charter SchoolsFull-time EmployeeJul 2023 - Present • 1 yr 3 mosTeaching, classroom management, lesson planning, debriefing, tutoring 140+ high school students. Integrating interactive learning tools and assessments improved the effectiveness of the curriculum, increasing the course pass rate by 68% from Dec. 2023 to April 2024. Organized art history exhibitions and events, showcasing student work and fostering a deeper appreciation for diverse artistic traditions.

Government Documents Analyst

Emory UniversityPart-time EmployeeOct 2019 - Jun 2023 • 3 yrs 9 mosAssisted in acquiring, organizing, and cataloging a wide range of government publications and documents for easy access and retrieval. Collaborated with government agencies and vendors to ensure timely receipt and processing of updated and new government publications. Created and maintained accurate records and databases of government documents through OCLC and ALMA.

Legal Intern/Paralegal

The Coppedge FirmInternJun 2022 - Aug 2022 • 3 mosSummer internship as for managing partners. Transcribed and analyzed 100+ court proceedings. Conducted legal research for cases and drafted memoranda for senior attorneys. Performed administrative tasks to support the legal team, including filing, organizing case files, and managing correspondence.

Legislative (WHIP) Intern

Georgia House Democratic CaucusInternJan 2022 - May 2022 • 5 mosReviewed bills, resolutions, substitutes, amendments, records, papers, and official documents filed along with notetaking during committee hearings. Developed and implemented a comprehensive review process to improve policy analysis accuracy by 15%. Reworded legalese jargon to summarize bills and resolutions for the general public.

Office Administrator

Emory UniversityPart-time EmployeeAug 2019 - Aug 2021 • 2 yrs 1 moEfficiently managed office supply inventory, placing orders as needed and ensuring a well-stocked office environment for daily operations. Maintained organized ling systems for documents, correspondence, and other records. Scheduled and coordinated meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for executives.

Staff Writer

The Marcus Harris FoundationFreelancerAug 2019 - May 2020 • 10 mosCrafted content for digital platforms, including blog articles, social media posts, and newsletters, resulting in a 40% increase in website traffic and a 25% growth in social media engagement metrics. Managed multiple projects simultaneously with tight deadlines.

Education

Emory University

Bachelor's degree, International/Global Studies and Middle Eastern and South Asian StudiesAug 2019 - May 2023

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