I am a multi-hyphenate creator: a NYC-based, Muslim-American, Egyptian-American artist, educator, advocate and mother. As a dynamic connector, communicator, and catalyst for positive growth, I create educational experiences across creative, professional, and academic spheres. With 20+ years of technical and creative expertise, from New York's Fashion Industry to higher education and global workshops, I guide students through a mindful learning process. My practice focuses on diversity, representation, and inclusion in art, fashion, culture, and society.
I am a Muslim-Egyptian-American mother, sister, friend. I am a woman of color, educator, artist, designer. I am an advocate, storyteller and community leader, living in New York City. Each role I play shapes my art, frames my approach as an educator and is woven into the causes I advocate for.
As an educator, I draw on my 20+ years of teaching experience to foster inclusive learning environments where students experiment, explore and express themselves while connecting with themselves, others and new ideas. I offer corporate, small group and private courses and training for fashion, arts and culture.
As an educator, I have over 20 years of experience at two of the most prestigious design schools in the country. In the classroom, I aim to foster a learning environment where students are unafraid to experiment, explore and express themselves.
As an artist, I seek to celebrate stories, experiences and voices often less considered, thus transcending dominant and reductive stereotypes. My style of art combines digital and traditional media and reflects my strong background in fashion design and illustration.
As a community leader and advocate, I work to represent the Muslim-American community, amplifying the voices of those who share my culture, faith and lived experience.
