Fatima Abdel Gwad
About Fatima Abdel Gwad
Fatima Abdel Gwad is a Faculty Group Practice Secretary I-Intake/Scheduler at NYU Langone Health and a graduate student at The American University in Cairo, with a background in Middle East Studies and Gender and Women's Studies.
Current Position at NYU Langone Health
Fatima Abdel Gwad currently works as a Faculty Group Practice Secretary I - Intake/Scheduler at NYU Langone Health. She has been serving in this role since 2021 in New York, New York. In this position, she utilizes her skills in Epic Health Systems, a widely used electronic health records system, to manage patient information and ensure smooth scheduling processes. Her responsibilities likely include patient intake, scheduling, and providing support to both faculty and patients.
Graduate Studies at The American University in Cairo
Fatima Abdel Gwad is also a graduate student at The American University in Cairo, where she is pursuing a Master of Arts in Gender and Women's Studies in the Middle East and North Africa. Her academic journey at this institution began in 2020 and is focused on understanding gender dynamics within this specific geopolitical context. This advanced study underpins her expertise in gender-related issues and reinforces her ability to conduct research with vulnerable populations.
Previous Employment in Sacramento
Before her current roles, Fatima Abdel Gwad worked in various positions in Sacramento, California. She was a Recreation Aide at the City of Sacramento and a Sales Associate at FIT EATS, each for a short period in 2019 and 2020. Additionally, she served as a Program Intern at the Northern California World Trade Center in 2018. These roles enhanced her skills in customer service, sales, and program management.
Internship Experience in Jordan
In 2018, Fatima Abdel Gwad worked as a Program Intern at Reclaim Childhood in Amman Governorate, Jordan. This position lasted for four months and provided her with valuable experience in managing programs aimed at empowering women and children. Her work likely involved direct interaction with program participants, planning activities, and supporting the organization's mission to create safe spaces for play and learning.
Educational Background
Fatima Abdel Gwad completed her undergraduate studies at UC Santa Barbara, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Middle East Studies from 2015 to 2019. This academic foundation provided her with in-depth knowledge of Middle Eastern cultures, politics, and languages. Her educational background is further enriched by her Master’s degree studies in Gender and Women's Studies at The American University in Cairo, from 2020 to 2022, where she explored gender issues in the Middle East and North Africa.