Zaki Barak Hamid

Zaki Barak Hamid has a diverse range of work experience that spans various industries and roles. Zaki'smost recent position was as the Director of Community Engagement at KUOW Public Radio, a role they started in February 2018. Previously, they worked as an Adjunct Faculty member at Everett Community College, specializing in teaching mass media and film courses with a multi-ethnic focus. Zaki also served as a Board Trustee (Vice President) at the Arab Center of Washington from 2017 to January 2018.

From 2011 to 2018, Zaki worked as the Program Director at Humanities Washington, managing the Speakers Bureau program and conducting a statewide search for scholars and speakers. Prior to that, they were the Director of Education and Community Programs at Intiman Theatre, where they managed an education and community outreach department and developed partnerships with civic organizations across Washington State. Zaki also served as the Annual Fund Manager at Intiman Theatre, overseeing funding campaigns and grant requests.

Furthermore, Zaki has experience in the nonprofit sector, having worked as a Grants Administrator at the Marguerite Casey Foundation from 2007 to 2009. In this role, they reorganized the foundation's database system and oversaw the grant making process. Zaki also worked as a Program Assistant at the foundation from 2006 to 2007, providing administrative support to program officers.

Earlier in their career, Zaki worked as a Project Manager at Merrill Corporation, ensuring clients' compliance with the Securities and Exchange Commission and managing the printing and distribution of financial statements and reports.

Overall, Zaki's work experience showcases their expertise in community engagement, program management, education, and non-profit administration.

Zaki Barak Hamid started their education journey in 1997 by pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Theatre at the University at Albany. Zaki studied at the university for three years and completed their degree in 2000. Following that, Zaki went on to further enhance their expertise in the field of acting by enrolling in the University of Delaware. From 2000 to 2003, they pursued a Masters of Fine Arts degree in Acting at the University of Delaware, specializing in honing their acting skills.