Ahmad Alqaisi
Canning Vale,WA
Summary
Accomplished leader with a proven track record at the Palestinian Cultural Society of UWA, advocating for institutional change and cultural safety. Expert in policy brief development and stakeholder communication, leveraging strong advocacy and content creation skills to drive impactful campaigns. Successfully managed diverse teams, enhancing community engagement and fostering inclusive environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Palestinian Cultural Society of UWA
Crawley, WA
01.2023 - Current
- Consulted with campus student management and the Vice-Chancellor to advocate for institutional accountability, cultural safety, and the rights of Palestinian students to political expression
- Managed committee operations, funding applications, and volunteer coordination to ensure sustainable grassroots organising
- Developed educational resources and zines on topics including BDS, imperialism in West Asia, and Palestinian feminism
- Delivered policy reports and briefs to the UWA Senate, grounded in institutional bylaws and the UWA Code of Ethics, outlining actionable steps to address university ties to Israeli apartheid, divestment strategies, and BDS implementation
- Developed and co-hosted a community podcast to platform Palestinian voices and amplify progressive WA Greens MPs, centring anti-imperialist analysis and grassroots advocacy
Core Committee Member
Palestinian Community of Western Australia
Perth, WA
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Organised large-scale community events, vigils, and fundraisers to mobilise support for Gaza and uplift Palestinian voices in WA.
- Coordinated political education workshops and community forums on topics such as Zionism, imperialism, and Australian complicity in Palestinian dispossession.
- Supported Palestinian refugees from Gaza find refuge within Western Australia
Retail Sales Associate
Myer
Perth, WA
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Ensured visual presentation of public-facing materials aligned with Myer’s brand and seasonal messaging.
- Fostered trust and positive relationships through clear communication with diverse customers.
- Adapted communication style to effectively explain product features and promotions to varied audiences.
Education
Master of Public Policy - Law, Public Administration And Governance
University of Western Australia
Crawley, Western Australia 11-2025
Bachelor of Biomedical Science - Anatomy And Human Biology
University of Western Australia
Perth, WA11-2024
Skills
- Social media management
- Content creation (graphics, copywriting, videos, newsletters)
- Email campaigns & digital outreach (eg Mailchimp, NationBuilder)
- Advocacy campaign coordination
- Speechwriting & media release drafting
- Policy brief and stakeholder memo development
- Writing for diverse audiences (media, public, parliamentary)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
Languages
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Established and coordinated donations efforts for Palestinian orphans in Amman, Jordan
- Delivered embroidery and oral history workshops, connecting cultural traditions to anti-colonial education.
- Participated in joint actions, land back events, or political education led by Indigenous activists in Australia.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Core Committee Member
Palestinian Community of Western Australia
01.2025 - 07.2025
President
Palestinian Cultural Society of UWA
01.2023 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
Myer
01.2022 - 10.2023
Master of Public Policy - Law, Public Administration And Governance
University of Western Australia
Bachelor of Biomedical Science - Anatomy And Human Biology
University of Western Australia
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