Asha Noor
Asha received her Bachelors Degree from Michigan State University in Political Science and Pre Law in 2012. She worked with Islamic Relief USA where she gained an extensive understanding of Middle East conflict, and International Humanitarian issues. This prompted her interest in Conflict and Peace studies.
During her graduate studies at S-CAR, she has focused much of her research and work on Somalia, and conflicts facing the Somali Diaspora. She completed her capstone internship in Somaliland, working with the Academy for Peace and Development, a think tank developing and sustaining peace in the area. Noor has seven years of experience with NGO's such as Islamic Relief USA, Adar Foundation, and Somali Diaspora Youth.
At S-CAR, she has done work with the Systemic Violence and Systems Transformation Working group, and completed a field study in North East Brazil on Poverty. She’s appeared on NPR’s Kojo Nmandi Show discussing the issues the Somali Diaspora face in America. Asha also appeared in a podcast for the both the Islamic Society of North America, and American Muslim Health Professionals discussing issues of Islamophoia, and the Muslim-American identity. She’s spoken on conflict resolution topics for current Somali Ambassador, current Somali Prime Minister, State Department, The Forum for Unity and Democracy, Somali Diaspora Youth, Global Somali Diaspora, Interfaith projects, and cultural events.
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