Maheen Safian

Maheen Safian is an experienced event coordinator currently working at the Middle East Institute since March 2024. Previously, Maheen served as a Marcellus Policy Fellow at The John Quincy Adams Society and held several roles at American University, including Director of Special Events and Programming for the School of International Service Undergraduate Council. Maheen's background includes a position as Sustainable Development Advisor at the Permanent Pakistan Mission to the United Nations, where responsibilities involved advising, conducting research, and attending ECOSOC meetings. Additional experience includes leadership roles as Campus Chapter Organizer and President of Hofstra's Affinity Group for Peace Action, along with contributions to Hofstra University's Student Government and Model United Nations Club. Maheen holds a Bachelor of Arts in International/Global Studies from American University and a double major in Political Science and Global Studies from Hofstra University.