{"id":212206,"date":"2024-08-07T13:08:28","date_gmt":"2024-08-07T17:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/chss\/?p=212206"},"modified":"2024-08-07T13:08:28","modified_gmt":"2024-08-07T17:08:28","slug":"internship-spotlight-mia-fayez-prospect-park-mayors-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/chss\/2024\/08\/07\/internship-spotlight-mia-fayez-prospect-park-mayors-office\/","title":{"rendered":"Internship Spotlight: Mia Fayez, Prospect Park Mayor&#8217;s Office"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, students are encouraged to discover their passions through their studies and to pursue those interests beyond the classroom. This summer, our students obtained internships across various fields and we\u2019re proud to spotlight their experiences!<\/p>\n<p>Mia Fayez has secured an internship in the Borough of Prospect Park at Mayor Mohamed T. Khairullah\u2019s administrative headquarters. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/political-science\/\">Political Science<\/a> major, Fayez specifically enjoys focusing her studies around the history and geopolitical climate of the Middle East and Africa.<\/p>\n<p>Fayez initially worked as a volunteer for Mayor Khairullah and his staff and then shifted to the Volunteer Coordinator for his congressional campaign.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMayor Khairullah is a figure I have long admired for his political contributions as a Muslim and Arab American politician,\u201d Fayez says. \u201cAs an Arab American, I feel compelled to support upcoming leaders in advancing the interests and objectives of our community.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_212207\" class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/chss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2024\/08\/Mia-Fayez-Interviewing-the-Mayor.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/chss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2024\/08\/Mia-Fayez-Interviewing-the-Mayor.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"student Mia Fayez interviewing Prospect Park Mayor, Khairullah\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mia Fayez Interviewing Mayor Mohamed T. Khairullah<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Fayez\u2019s post-graduation plans include humanitarian work and legal education. She finds that working with Mayor Khairullah specifically has been incredibly instrumental in preparing her for these ambitions as the Mayor has been \u201cdirectly involved in numerous international humanitarian initiatives and can offer valuable guidance and counsel.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe leads a highly diverse and efficient team\u2026The Mayor commands great respect in the Arab community and is known for challenging stereotypes and overcoming obstacles as a local leader. For me, it was an opportunity to align myself with someone of great esteem and to be part of his steadfast staff,\u201d Fayez declares.<\/p>\n<p>On the benefits of working with the Mayor, Fayez is grateful that she is being exposed to the \u201cpolitical arena\u201d by engaging with legal professionals, political administrators, and public servants. Furthermore, she is developing crucial skills to a political and legal career by working beyond the \u201ctraditional classroom learning or more renowned internships.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy responsibilities include supporting the Borough Administrator\u2026I engage in policy research, political writing, coordination of community events, maintenance of filing systems, and proficient communication with dignitaries, colleagues, and residents.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Most of all, Fayez has proven herself to the Mayor\u2019s office with her extensive work and experience. She is proud to be \u201cfully integrated into the team and entrusted with significant responsibilities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/chss\/category\/student-news\/\">Read more student intern experiences!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Written by Sarah Ramirez<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, students are encouraged to discover their passions through their studies and to pursue those interests beyond the classroom. This summer, our students obtained internships across various fields and we\u2019re proud to spotlight their experiences! 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