LAYAN SHAABAN

Lshaaban@uci.edu

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Social Science in International Studies University of California, Irvine, Expected June 2022 GPA 3.7. Dean’s Honor List: 5 quarters

EXPERIENCE

United Nations Association, Orange County Chapter, CA

Intern. Dec. 2019- Mar. 2020

• Created social media content

• Outreached the Chapter with University clubs

• Connected the Chapter with Climate Conference Lobby

• Represented the Chapter in multiple conferences

• Organized and plan all member meetings

Orange County Public Defender, Harbor Court, CA

Legal Assistant Intern. Sep. 2019- Dec. 2019

• Conducted one-on-one interviews with defendants

• Wrote up case reports for attorneys

• Managed case files

Africa Muslims Agency, South Africa

Active Member and Volunteer. Jun. 2015- Sep. 2019

• Represented the agency

• Shadowed a therapist for abused women and children

• Food cooking and distribution

• Hosted Islamic and Arabic teaching sessions

Ocean Institute, Dana Point, CA

Summer Camp Counsellor. Jul. 2017- Sep. 2017

• Maintained, supervised and interacted with children aged 5-12

• Planning and regulating activities by the ocean

• Took care of a special needs child

Palestinian Refugees in Amman, Jordan

Volunteer. Feb. 2016- Mar. 2016

• Conducted with basic needs of refugees

• Income distribution

• Aided in home building

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

The Saudi Student’s Club at UCI, CA

Treasurer. Jan. 2020- Present

• Managing all finances, including allocating funds for numerous projects

• Coordinating events for Saudi students

• Chairing club meetings

Social Affairs Representative Jan. 2019- Jan. 2020

• Streamlined new members to the club

• Organize and plan events on and off campus

SKILLS

Language: Native Arabic speaker

Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Office and R Studio