Ali Al Nazzal

Graduate focus in political science and public affairs.

Professional communication planning and messaging strategy.

Earned Summa Cum Laude.

Minor in Communication.

Concentrated coursework in Middle East politics and affairs.

Project management foundations, Scrum, and process improvement.

Technical training in computer networking and systems.

Undergraduate training in Arabic and English translation.

• —Provide medical interpretation in clinics and hospitals, following HIPAA protocols.
• —Perform legal interpretation in court proceedings.
• —Interpret for limited-English-proficient individuals with NGOs and community organizations.

• —Engaged with around 250 students per semester through orientation, registration support, and campus navigation.
• —Conducted data-driven analytical research on TRIO SSS programs at U.S. universities to develop UC Denver's TRIO SSS program.
• —Supported funding requests for TRIO SSS and TRIO STEM programs for fiscal years 2026–2027.
• —Presented to UNIV classes and pre-collegiate families on campus life, enrollment, and student resources.
• —Supported office special projects including New Student Welcome and the CU Denver Block Party.

• —Assisted the program manager with preparing and facilitating workshops for a cohort of 9–19 scholars.
• —Helped plan and implement the McNair Summer Research Internship.
• —Recruited new students through tabling, flyer distribution, and class presentations.
• —Chaperoned McNair Scholars at research conferences and graduate school visits.

• —Supported American Political System and Introduction to Political Science courses, in-person and online.
• —Facilitated weekly discussions in person and through Canvas discussion threads.
• —Held weekly office hours and provided constructive feedback on students' final projects.
• —Delivered two lectures per semester on political science theories and concepts.
• —Assisted with grading assignments and giving feedback on academic improvement.

• —Managed up to three rental properties, handling tenant communication and contractor coordination.
• —Negotiated monthly rent, prepared annual lease contracts, and estimated repair costs.
• —Ensured timely payment of state taxes and utility bills to maintain property services.

• —Supported first-year experience courses totaling 70+ students across multiple sections.
• —Monitored class attendance and created weekly Canvas posts on campus activities.
• —Conducted one-on-one meetings with students to discuss college progress and provide feedback.
• —Presented skills workshops on wellness, time management, study skills, and campus resources.

• —Led community outreach that recruited over 150 driver members to the cooperative.
• —Planned and facilitated cooperative orientations and events for new drivers.
• —Built and managed social media communications on WhatsApp, Facebook, and X.
• —Attended weekly and monthly meetings to plan future steps and track cooperative progress.

• —Completed 75+ hours of leadership training and facilitated student transition to CU Denver.
• —Organized one-on-one meetings and mentored students alongside faculty and FYE leadership.
• —Managed a semester budget of $50–$250 to plan social and academic events for mentees.
• —Documented student contact throughout the semester and coordinated weekly engagement opportunities.

• —Conducted legislative research, composed briefs and reports, and met with constituents.
• —Collaborated with the Senator on drafting legislative bills including SB22-148, SB22-105, and SB22-104 through research and policy recommendations.
• —Attended committee hearings to gain firsthand insight into the legislative process.
• —Worked with the Senator's staff on constituent inquiries, response drafting, and event coordination.

• —Mentored 15 low-income, first-generation students during the spring semester.
• —Held two one-on-one meetings per semester to monitor academic and personal development.
• —Guided students to campus resources and documented academic progress for scholarship nominations.