A mercurial youth with a head full of caffeine-fuelled notions, Ejaz “Jazzy” Momen can usually be found haunting the dark and wild places of the Delaware Valley. As an academic historian, Jazzy catalogues old, unhappy, far-off things; as a creative writer, he does much the same. His fiction is often inspired by his research, featuring secret histories and shifting perspectives. Jazzy holds an MA in Historical Studies from the New School, as well as a BA in Political Science from Drexel University, and plans to pursue a PhD and a career in academic history. A committed and passionate writer from childhood, Jazzy is experienced in formal writing for various audiences and purposes (including academic, legal, corporate, as well as creative fiction and non-fiction).

Jazzy Momen

A mercurial youth with a head full of caffeine-fuelled notions, Ejaz “Jazzy” Momen can usually be found haunting the dark and wild places of the Delaware Valley. As an academic historian, Jazzy catalogues old, unhappy, far-off things; as a creative writer, he does much the same. His fiction is often inspired by his research, featuring secret histories and shifting perspectives. Jazzy holds an MA in Historical Studies from the New School, as well as a BA in Political Science from Drexel University, and plans to pursue a PhD and a career in academic history. A committed and passionate writer from childhood, Jazzy is experienced in formal writing for various audiences and purposes (including academic, legal, corporate, as well as creative fiction and non-fiction).

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A mercurial youth with a head full of caffeine-fuelled notions, Ejaz “Jazzy” Momen can usually be found haunting the dark and wild places of the Delaware Valley. As an academic historian, Jazzy catalogues old, unhappy, far-off things; as a creative writer, he does much the same. His fiction is often inspired by his research, featuring secret histories and shifting perspectives.

Jazzy holds an MA in Historical Studies from the New School, as well as a BA in Political Science from Drexel University, and plans to pursue a PhD and a career in academic history. A committed and passionate writer from childhood, Jazzy is experienced in formal writing for various audiences and purposes (including academic, legal, corporate, as well as creative fiction and non-fiction).

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Language

Urdu
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Latin
Intermediate
Arabic
Advanced

Work Experience

Partially-Accredited Representative; Immigration Services Volunteer at Catholic Social Services
January 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023
Managed multiple research-based and writing-intensive projects; assisted with writing and reviewing expert opinion letters and business documents; applied a range of technical and research writing skills to understand clients' needs; participated in research-based projects to further the expertise and knowledge of the team and the client; performed quality assurance functions (proofreading and editing) involving careful review of documents for accuracy and consistency; collaborated with others, including internal teams and external clients, to clarify project parameters.
Research Assistant; Student Researcher at The New School
September 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022
Interpreted historical texts within a contemporary historical context; analyzed mass media vs social media trends, as well as sociopolitical developments of the Trump era (2016-2020); studied the spread of anti-democratic and illiberal ideologies in the contemporary United States; assisted professor with various academic duties; substituted for professor in his absence, presiding over his class and instructing his students.
Research Assistant; Student Researcher at Transregional Center for Democratic Studies
September 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022
Interpreted historical texts within a contemporary historical context; studied authoritarianism and the spread of democratic resistance in the Eastern Bloc and around the world; analyzed, organized, and archived historical documents from across Eastern Europe and the United States, dealing with democracy, human rights, and authoritarianism.
STAR Scholar at Drexel University
June 1, 2016 - September 1, 2016
Studied the relationship between diverse fields of inquiry in historical context; developed a theory of my own through interpretation of historical evidence; investigated and interpreted texts in four languages (English, Arabic, Latin, and ancient Greek).

Education

Master of Arts in Historical Studies at The New School
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Drexel University
August 1, 2015 - December 1, 2019

Qualifications

DOJ Accredited Representative
January 11, 2030 - February 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government, Other