Hey there.
My name is Sahar, and this is a place to find out more about about me and what I’m proud of.
Here’s the short version:
I want to live in a world we are decent to each other. For me, the best way to accomplish this is to build the power of the international progressive movement. Over the last four years, I’ve tried to build a strong activist culture on the Brandeis University campus, and during my summers I’ve dived into the national scene.
People are often surprised when I tell them that I study Computer Science. In truth, I’ve been tinkering with computers far before I started organizing. Here’s why: Code is like magic. Have you seen the sorcerer’s apprentice sketch in the original Fantasia? You say the right magic words in the right order, and then amazing things are built in front of your very eyes. Try messing with arcane commands beyond your control, and suddenly mindless brooms are throwing buckets of water on your CPU.
The world is being built on a foundation of information technology, and those who understand it are the closest thing there is to ninjas.
Plans:
Over the last four years, my goal has been to be the strongest, most skilled leader and organizer I can be. Now, for the next several months, my new goal is to beef up my tech skills. Right now I’m studying Android and Rails, and in a few weeks Sass, Haml, and Javascript.
Dreams:
Soon, the job market will include this charming young man. He’s looking for a place with:
- A friendly and welcoming office culture. This is the most important thing.
- Shared commitment to bettering the world.
- The opportunity to work with awesome mentors, and improve the state of the art of online organizing, social entrepreneurship, or liberation technology.
Do you know of an organization where he belongs? Please, let us know!