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Health Communication Scholar | Researcher | Advocate

Ahmed Aly (M.A.) is a PhD student in Health Communication at ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ’s Scripps College of Communication, where he serves as a Graduate Teaching Associate. He holds a

Master of Arts in Communication and Development Studies and graduate certificates in Development Practice, Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies (WGSS), Crisis Communication, Health Policy, and Clinical Informatics from ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ. He also holds a Master’s degree in Gender and Development and a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics from Cairo University.

Ahmed’s research focuses on privacy management, self-disclosure, and digital communication among marginalized populations, with particular attention to how individuals navigate identity, belonging, and safety in transnational and digital contexts. His scholarship bridges health communication, policy analysis, and social justice, emphasizing the lived experiences of underrepresented groups. Ahmed is also recognized for his inclusive teaching philosophy and commitment to student growth. He has received multiple honors, including the Graduate Student Senate (GSS) Outstanding Graduate Student Award for Scripps College, the Edwin L. Kennedy Leadership Award for Outstanding Community Service, and the LGBT Center Student Hart Leadership Award from ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ.

Beyond academia, Ahmed brings extensive professional experience in humanitarian and development work with organizations such as Save the Children and projects funded by the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (BPRM), supporting refugee and vulnerable populations in Egypt and the Global South. His interdisciplinary work reflects a lifelong commitment to advancing equity, health, and human rights through research, education, and advocacy.