fellow profile

alyaa al-maaDeeD, msw washington, D.c.

Alyaa Al-Maadeed is currently a PhD candidate at Howard University’s School of Social Work. Born and raised in Qatar, Al-Maadeed’s passion for learning new languages and exploring different traditions led her to travel to the U.S. where she obtained her master’s in social work from Arizona State University. Her work and research have involved supporting refugees in the U.S. through cultural exchange and community development projects.

“I am pleased to have a platform not just as a middle eastern Muslim woman, but also as a researcher and scholar. The team at QAIC are very collaborative and intrigued to discuss my research interests and formulate a space to adapt its outcomes.”

Alyaa Al Maadeed, QAIC Fellow