Insights*

Perspectives from the intersection of climate, policy, research, and strategic communications in Iraq and the broader MENA region.

Carbon Markets and Climate Transition in Iraq

Enlil Center for Environment and Sustainable Development

Iraq's Waste Management and Open Burning Crisis

Enlil Center

Governing the Ungoverned: Non-State Order in Post-Conflict Iraq

Forthcoming Working Paper

Experience & Education

A decade of work spanning business development, humanitarian operations, research, and design.

Career Timeline

April 2025 – Present

Business Developer

Morshed Group — Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

Drive business development and client growth strategies at Iraq's leading Business Development & PR agency. Support the delivery of integrated services spanning strategic partnerships, digital transformation, market entry, and creative services.

October 2024 – Present

Freelance Consultant — Research Design & Field Coordination

Multiple Clients — Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

IC3+ — PR Officer for climate action. UNDP Iraq — Designed final layout of Iraq's national climate investment plan. University of Birmingham — Led national survey deployment across 15 governorates with 33 enumerators. IFC via EY Pakistan — Field research and KIIs for private sector assessment. Core Consultancy — Brand and PR strategy for Mosul Wholesale Market.

September 2021 – October 2024

COO & Co-Founder

Black Light for General Trade — Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

Co-founded and led multi-sector trade, contracting, and NGO supply chain company. Oversaw strategic planning, procurement, and governmental contracts. Negotiated multi-lingual agreements and supplied essential resources for NGOs including REACH, Save the Children, Mercy Corps, and IRC.

November 2020 – April 2021

Public Relations Officer

Harf Promotions — Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

Managed media and government relations for a major telecommunications client. Led 150-member field teams across Iraq for on-ground activities. Oversaw press conferences, crisis communications, and multilingual content creation.

November 2019 – March 2020

Market Research Analyst

Sky Air — Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

Conducted market analysis for an aviation services company. Designed executed research studies, analyzed consumer demand and pricing models, and produced executive reports to support business expansion.

Education

Bachelor of Science — Information Technology

American University of Iraq–Sulaimani (AUIS)

Minor in Business Administration

2015 – 2019

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Detailed experience, skills, languages, and institutional partnerships.

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Languages

Kurdish (Native)
Arabic
English
Turkish & Turkmen

Technical

KoboToolbox
Adobe Suite
Blender
GIS & Web Design

Focus Areas

Climate Tech
Humanitarian Ops
Governance
Communications

Education

BSc IT — AUIS
Minor in Business Administration