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FATIMA ALBREHI

(313) 312-6024 ⇧ fatimaal919@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Wayne State University 2019-2023
PhD Communication
Western Michigan University 2017 - 2019
M.A. Communication
Summa Cum Laude
Wayne State University 2014-2017
B.A. Communication Honors with co-major University Honors
Minor in Peace and Conflict Studies
Honors Thesis: Macro-level ostracism: Experiences of immigrant communities in the U.S.
Minor Thesis: Comparison of hate crimes in America: An examination of anti-Semitism and Islamo-
phobia
Cum Laude

RESEARCH INTERESTS
Media psychology, ostracism and rejection within social settings, stress and coping mechanisms utilized
by victims of exclusion, theories of interpersonal communication, political hip hop music, political and
civic engagement, and race and ethnicity.

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS/EXPERIENCE

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Wayne State University Aug. 2019-present


COM 1010 (4 courses): COM 1010 is an introductory communication course on public speaking. In-
structor of record. Responsibilities include lesson planning, holding office hours, and lecturing.
Teaching Assistant - Western Michigan University 2017-2019
COM 1000 (4 courses): COM 1000 is an introductory communication course on public speaking and
theory. TA responsibilities include running two recitation sessions twice per week, lesson planning,
holding office hours, aiding in writing exams, and grading.
COM 1700 (2 courses): COM 1700 is an interpersonal communication course. TA responsibilities
include co-lecturing, holding office hours, aiding in lesson planning, and grading.
COM 2000 (2 courses): COM 2000 is an introductory theory course in communication. TA responsi-
bilities include co-lecturing, holding office hours, writing exams, and grading.
Research Assistant - Wayne State University Feb. 2020-present
Assist with conducting research on sexual harassment in academia, contributing to coding and manuscript
for publication.
Research Assistant - Western Michigan University Aug. 2018-present
Assist the Social Robotics Lab with developing study ideas related to human-machine -communication,
collecting quantitative data, and contributing to manuscripts for publication.
Research Assistant - Western Michigan University Jan. 2018-Aug. 2018
Assisted with conducting research, collecting data, and transcribing interviews.

MANUSCRIPTS UNDER REVIEW


Edwards, C., Edwards, A., Albrehi, F., Spense, P.R. Interpersonal impressions of a social robot versus
human in the context of performance evaluations.
Albrehi, F., Pelliccio, L. Ostracism and school violence: A communication-based approach at under-
standing ostracism as a precursor to school shootings (book chapter proposal)

MANUSCRIPTS IN PROGRESS

Albrehi, F. Hip hop music and communicative messages: Co-cultural forms of resistance (title
subject to change)
Albrehi, F. Contemporary hip hop music as a political tool to combat inequality (title subject to
change)

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Craig, M. Albrehi, F. ”Hey, what’s up?” An ethnographic examination of queer people of col-
ors’ challenging experiences in Grindr. Paper to be presented at Central States Communication
Association: Chicago, IL.
Albrehi, F. (2019, Nov). Contemporary hip-hop music: A political tool for co-cultural members to
address inequality. Paper presented at National Communication Association: Baltimore, MD.
Albrehi, F. (2019, Nov). Muslim representation in U.S. Media. Paper presented at National
Communication Association: Baltimore, MD.
Albrehi, F. (2019, April). Discussions of racial inequality and violence in Tupac Shakur’s music.
Paper presented at Central States Communication Association: Omaha, NE.
Albrehi, F. (2018, Nov.). Contemporary hip hop music and communicative messages. Paper pre-
sented at National Communication Association: Salt Lake City, UT. Top Paper Award in Mas-
ter’s Education Section.
Albrehi, F. Johnson, M. (2018, April). Using impromptu speech to increase the quality of
delivery elements and decrease vocal fillers. G.I.F.T. presented at Central States Communication
Association: Milwaukee, WI.
Albrehi, F. (2017, April). Victims of structural inequality: An insight to historical events and their
e↵ects on African Americans. Paper presented at National Conference for Undergraduate Research:
Memphis, TN.
Albrehi, F. (2017, March). Coping with discrimination and ostracism: A cross-cultural analysis
of African Americans and British Asians. Paper presented at Rushton Undergraduate Conference:
Detroit, MI.
Albrehi, F. (2016, Nov.). Communicative strategies of American vs. French politicians. Poster
presented at Rushton Undergraduate Conference: Detroit, MI. 1st place winner.

ACADEMIC RECOGNITION

Scholarships
WMU Student Diversity Writing Award Honorable Mention (April 2018)
Recipient of Honors Fellowship, Western Michigan University (Sep. 2017-April 2019)
Recipient of Michigan Competitive Scholarship (2015-2017)
Recipient of Wayne State University Irvin Reid Honors College Merit Scholarship (2014-2017)
Recipient of Wayne State University Irvin Reid Private Scholarship (2016-2017)
Travel Grants
Awarded 654.89 dollars in 2019 from WSU Department of Communication
Awarded 700 dollars in 2018 from WMU Graduate College
Awarded 277 dollars in 2018 from WMU School of Communication
Awarded 174 dollars in 2018 from WMU School of Communication

SERVICE

Graduate Student Representative, Wayne State University Diversity Committee, (Nov. 2019-
present)
Reviewer, Wayne State University Diversity Conference (Jan. 2020)
Reviewer, Eastern Communication Association (Nov. 2019-present)
2nd Vice Chair, Masters Education Section, National Communication Association (Nov. 2019-
present)
Reviewer, Central States Communication Association (Oct. 2018-present)
Reviewer, International Communication Association (Nov. 2018- present)
Reviewer, Hilltop Journal, Western Michigan University (Fall 2017-April 2019)
Treasurer, Graduate Communication Association, Western Michigan University (Oct. 2018- May
2019)
President, Graduate Communication Organization, Western Michigan University (Sep. 2017- Oct.
2018)
Professional development board member, Graduate Student Association, Western Michigan Univer-
sity (Jan. 2018- May. 2018)

MEMBERSHIP

National Communication Association


Central States Communication Association

EXPERIENCE

Reading and comprehension tutor, Focus Hope Detroit. (Jan. 2017-May 2017)
Rotaract Club, Wayne State University. (Nov.2016-Aug.2017): Assisted in recruiting members. Vol-
unteered in urban Detroit to rebuild abandoned homes.

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