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MA in Law and Diplomacy Tufts University, BSc in International Politics from Georgetown University.
Worked at Intern, Office of Public Engagement (THE WHITE HOUSE)
Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Giving back, Growing my group, Helping friends, Internships, Meeting new people, Mentoring, Participating in a competition, Partnering with other groups, Patenting my idea, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Raising money, Receiving feedback, Recruiting, Sharing my projects
Schools:
Georgetown University, Tufts University, Utrecht University
Hammad Hammad was born in Jerusalem and grew up in Deir Debwan, a small town in the West Bank, close to the city of Ramallah. When he was sixteen he moved to California. Hammad is currently studying at Tufts Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy as a Charles Rangel Fellow, preparing for a career in the US Foreign Service. He holds a masters degree in human rights from Utrecht University in the Netherlands, where he studied as a Fulbright Scholar, and a bachelors degree in international politics from Georgetown University.
Last summer, Hammad served as a White House intern in the Office of Public Engagement, working on outreach efforts to the Arab-American and Muslim-American communities. In his free time, Hammad enjoys swimming and writing.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Employer:
INSPIRE DREAMS, INC.
Position:
Co-Founder and President
Time period:
June 2008 - Present
Description:
Co-founded 501 (c) 3 organization that uses recreational activities and the arts to promote education and social change.
Designed and facilitated four one-week summer camps for 100 refugee youth in West Bank, Palestine focusing on
empowerment through education in technology, arts, sports and non-violent civic engagement; secured $12,500.
Awarded a Clinton Global Initiative Outstanding Commitment Award (May 2009)
Employer:
GEORGETOWN CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARAB STUDIES
Position:
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Time period:
September 2005 - December 2006
Employer:
THE WHITE HOUSE
Position:
Intern, Office of Public Engagement
Time period:
December 2009
Description:
One of first 100 Interns (selected out of 6500+ applicants) to work in the Obama White House. Attended meetings and
conferences with constituent groups; wrote memos; assisted with implementation of bill signings and 13 events.
Initiated and organized White House briefing for Arab, Jewish and Muslim youth with the National Security Council.
Employer:
BROOKINGS SABAN CENTER FOR MIDDLE EAST STUDIES
Position:
Foreign Policy Intern
Time period:
December 2007
Description:
Assisted in execution of conference in Qatar, designed to bring together key leaders from Muslim world and U. S.
Research Assistant to Senior Research Fellow Hady Amr; research on sectarian violence, NGOs, and Middle East.
Employer:
AMERICAN-ARAB ANTI-DISCRIMINATION COMMITTEE
Position:
Youth Outreach Coordinator
Time period:
December 2006
Description:
Directed program aimed at increasing youth in ADC; increased student membership by 25%.
Employer:
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (ELLEN TAUSCHER)
Position:
INTERN
Time period:
December 2006
EDUCATION
University:
Tufts University
Time period:
2009 - 2011
Degree:
Law and Diplomacy, MA
University:
Utrecht University
Time period:
2009
Degree:
Conflict Studies and Human Rights, MA
University:
Georgetown University
Time period:
2004 - 2008
Degree:
International Politics, BSc
PUBLICATIONS
Papers:
“Hope can be Powerful Tool for Palestinian Children” Printed in Arabic, English, Hebrew,
Urdu, and French newspapers worldwide. March 26, 2009. “Our Mothers’ Sons” Haaretz Newspaper, Israel. Dec. 12, 2008.
(Circ. 300,000). “Identity’s Shifting Sands” Abroad View Magazine. Spring 2008. Three Op-eds in The Huffington Post.
INFORMATION
Memberships:
Co-Founder and Director of Harakat, first Arab cultural showcase at Georgetown; Chair on Senior Class
, Committee; Resident Assistant to Justice and Diversity Living Learning Community; Peer Leader in Young Leaders in
Education about Diversity; President of Students for Justice in Palestine; Brother in APO, community service co-ed frat
