2024 Arab America Summer Interns

2024 Summer Interns

Raisa Sami

Contributing Writer and Research Senior Intern

Raisa Sami, an MBA graduate student from International American University Los Angeles majoring in Marketing, came to the United States from Bangladesh to pursue her dream. She is grateful to Arab America for the wonderful start to her career in the United States.

Liam Nagle

Contributing Writer and Research Intern 

Liam Nagle is a rising senior at American University in Washington, DC, where he has spent the last three years majoring in International Studies. A native of the DC area, Liam’s interests also extend to history and politics. His volunteer work at the Arlington Historical Museum in Arlington, Virginia, reflects this passion. Dedicated to making a global impact, Liam aspires to a career in international diplomacy.

Yara Marei  

Contributing Writer and Research Intern 

Yara Marei is a proud Jordanian Palestinian, engineering and data analyst intern, and environmental activist in Washington, DC. With a deep love for the US, Yara is eager to further her studies and establish a career in the US. Her journey is marked by exceptional achievements, including winning Intel ISEF 2016, Falling Walls Germany, the Hult Prize, and numerous other international competitions. Yara’s passion for engineering, coupled with her love for the vibrant culture and innovation of Washington, DC, fuels her ambition to contribute to the environmental landscape in America.

Nate Fox

Contributing Writer and Research Intern 

As an aspiring diplomat with a strong leadership and community engagement foundation, Nate is deeply committed to understanding and contributing to global affairs, which he has been chosen to do at the University of Virginia. Growing up in a family with a proud military heritage, he has been inspired by stories of service and sacrifice from an early age. This has instilled in Nate a sense of duty and a desire to actively participate in creating a more unified and peaceful world.

Mehdi El Merini

Contributing Writer and Research Intern 

Mehdi El Merini is a recent graduate in International Studies from the University of Colorado, with a focus on Middle East politics and global communications. Hailing from Rabat Morocco, Mehdi aims to put his unique skills and knowledge to good use in Washington, D.C. shortly to help solve global conflicts and bridge gaps between nations and cultures. In this tumultuous world we currently live in, Mehdi’s passion for helping those in need and spreading essential information regarding the various conflicts and crises we currently face, makes him feel right at home in Arab America.

Luke McMahan

Contributing Writer and Research Intern 

Luke McMahan is a Georgetown senior studying government with minors in Arabic and philosophy. His interests also include literature, music, and international films. He hopes to pursue diplomatic studies or journalism in the future.