CV

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

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- MFA in Creative Writing, Columbia University, 2020

• MFA Diploma from Columbia University​

- Higher Diploma in Comparative Literature, Kuwait University, 2013
- BA in English Language & Literature, Kuwait University, 2006
- IGCSE, Gulf English School, 2001

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MEMBERSHIP & CERTIFICATION

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- The International Coaching Federation (ICF), Member, Sep-2022–Present

• ICF Membership​

- ICF Kuwait Chapter, Member, Nov-2022–Present
- ​Coach Training Alliance, Certification: The Certified Coach Program, Mar-Sep 2022

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CV

nada-faris-cv-feb-2023.pdf

RESUME

nada-faris-resume-feb-2023.pdf

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Selected Conferences & Festivals

INTERNATIONAL

• Bridgewater International Poetry Festival Fall 2020 Virtual Event, Nov. 16-19, 2020 (Poetry Reading)
• Iowa City’s Book Festival, Oct. 12, 2013 (Panel, Facts and Fiction, Paper: Representation and Kuwaiti Literature)
• Shubbak Festival, Jul. 4, 2013 (Poetry Reading)

REGIONAL

• Canadian University Dubai, TEDx event: TEDxCanadianUniversityDubai, Oct. 26, 2017 (Talk: “The Beauty of Friendship”)

LOCAL

• Gulf University for Science and Technology’s English Language and Literature Conference (GELL) “Translingualism,” Apr. 18, 2017 (Panel, Paper: “Writing and Space: Physical and Psychological Influence”)
• American University of Kuwait’s Biennial Literary Festival, Apr. 6, 2017 (Poetry Reading)
• Arab Open University’s Knowledge Development Seminar, May 8, 2018 (Short Story Reading, Mischief Diary, and talk On the Writing Life)
• Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre (JAAC), TEDx event: TEDxAlShuwaikh Sep. 16, 2017 (Talk: “Perception is Only an Ink Stain Away”)
• Dar Al-Athar Al-Islamiyyah showcase of Kuwaiti Talents, event sponsored by US Embassy and SABAB Theatre, May 26, 2013

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