Ali Fakih

7608 Steadman St, Dearborn, MI 48126

(313) 455-2337, alifakih@wayne.edu
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science, Public Health Honors, Wayne State University – Detroit, MI, May 2021
Grade Point Average: 3.70 Minor: Sociology

WORK AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
Community Outreach and Health Education Intern, HUDA Clinic – Detroit, MI, Jan 2019 – Present
§ Facilitate educational seminars to patients on important lifestyle interventions, vital health, and
nutritional information.
§ Work with the community through health fairs and local events to further educate Detroit residents and
collaborate with various organizations to SOMETHING.
§ Create brochures pertaining to different health topics which also includes resources available both at and
outside of the clinic.
§ Rotate between triaging patients, front desk, pharmacy technician, and medical scribing as I gain first-
hand medical/clinical exposure.

Service Desk Associate, Ford Community and Performing Arts Center – Dearborn, MI, Dec 2017 – Jan 2019
§ Delivered superior customer service and performed cashier related duties, was also responsible for word
processing, data entry, and other computer-related tasks.
§ Translated for Arabic speaking customers who are unable to communicate in English to encourage them
to purchase fitness memberships.
§ Provided customers with brochures and tours to help promote and encourage healthier alternatives
and/or lifestyle. Went on to receive the Rose Award for outstanding customer service.

STD/HIV Intern, Detroit Health Department – Detroit, MI, Aug 2017 – Dec 2017
§ Participated in the STD/HIV prevention campaign by spreading campaign message through the use of
social media.
§ Assisted with needs assessment focus groups that were driven by strategic planning to create and
establish interventions targeting African American and LGBTQ populations in the Metro Detroit area.
§ Attended community meetings, sat in on conference calls, and prepared briefing materials for staff
meetings and strategy-planning sessions.

RESEARCH
Research Assistant, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Department of Oncology, Karmanos Cancer
Institution, Office of Cancer Health Equity and Community Engagement – Detroit, MI, Jan 2019 – Present
Principal Investigator: Dr. Hayley Thompson, Ph.D.
“The Economic Consequences of Cancer Treatment Among Arab American Women Survivors of Breast
Cancer”
§ Facilitate focus group surrounding the economic burden of cancer treatment among these women.
§ Transcribe and analyze data obtained from the focus group to design and implement new interventions.

Research Assistant, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine and Public
Health Sciences – Detroit, MI, Dec 2018 – Present
Principal Investigator: Dr. Karen MacDonell, Ph.D.
“Detroit Young Adult Asthma Project (DYAAP)”
§ Interview participants for eligibility, walk them through the multi-step technology intervention (MCTI)
to complete questionnaires, computer sessions, daily diaries, receive text messages, and lung functioning
tests.
§ Analyze, review, and input data obtained from participants and write updates/reports.
LEADERSHIP:
Member-At-Large, Board of Governors Academic Affairs Committee, Wayne State Student Senate –
Detroit, MI, May 2018 – Present

Co-Founder, National Arab American Medical Association (NAAMA) NextGen – Detroit, MI, Sep 2018 –
Present
Facilitator, Arab American Health Initiative (AAHI) – Detroit, MI, Sep 2018 – Present
Volunteer, Zaman International – Dearborn, MI, July 2018 – Present
Volunteer, Arab Community for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS) – Dearborn, MI, Aug 2014 –
Present

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

§ Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
§ Competent in Microsoft Office computer applications
§ Speak, write, and read Arabic fluently

AWARDS AND HONORS:

§ Rosa Parks Scholar, August 2017
§ UofM Sujal Symposium Photo Contest, September 2018
§ Rose Award for Exceptional Customer Service, August 2018
§ Irvin D. Reid Honors College scholarship, August 2017
§ Uof M Summer Youth Dialogue on Race and Ethnicity Certificate, August 2016