Sehar S.

Direct the creative and technical aspects of photographic projects, interface with clients to identify and help create the vision for projects

- Provided services and support to youth in the Transitional Living Program and emergency shelter - Worked collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement plans for the youth - Implemented restorative justice practices and principles to build and maintain community harmony within house - Maintained an active presence for the youth in the home

- Developed programming and curriculum for high school youth that cultivates cultural and social awareness on issues impacting marginalized communities. - Curriculum included weekly photography lessons and photo field trips to historically Latinx and Black communities in Chicago (Bronzeville, Hyde Park, Pilsen, Humboldt Park).

- Trained in the ancient practice of peace circles with Ora Schub. Peace circles facilitate a harmonious way of being with people during conflict.

- Leadership skills training, workshops, exposure to guest speakers on current APIA issues, and group project work. - Received well-rounded mix of skills-based (media literacy, fundraising, and research methods, for example) and issue-based (e.g., political engagement, arts and activism, gender and sexuality) training.

Helped create and write a toolkit consisting of guidance and practical tools for educators of Muslim youth to implement comprehensive sex education curriculum. -Received training in media literacy, setting safe spaces for youth empowerment and discussion of sex/sexuality -Received education/training from Rape Victim Advocates -Heavy research/writing

- Helped facilitate monthly interfaith forums comprised of students of various faith backgrounds -Helped compile and write for the annual LISAR undergraduate journal -Assisted in administrative and clerical duties for the institute, including the acquisition and compilation of local faith leaders' contact information