Hend Amry
Hend Amry
Early Life & Education
Hend Amry was born in California to Libyan parents.
Initially, Hend's parents moved to the United States to study, but ended up living in America to avoid Muammar Gaddafi's regime.[2] [9]Hend moved to and from Libya to the United States at an early age, as well, but eventually spent the majority of her childhood in Oregon and Kentucky.[9]
While attending college in Kentucky, she worked at a small café in Lexington.[5]
Career
Hend Amry works as a freelancer.
She has written several anecdotal and editorial pieces reflecting on her experiences living as a Muslim-American woman.
She also takes to social media (particularly Twitter, usually in a humorous way) [10]to express her thoughts about people's perceptions of Islamic culture.[0] [2]
Amry is also an artist.
She enjoys several mediums, including drawing, sketching, and acrylic painting.[2]
Awards & Accomplishments
In 2016, Amry was listed in Arabian Business's list of "The World's Most Influential Arab Women."[4]
Personal Life
Amry lives in Doha, Qatar with her husband and two daughters.[1]She previously lived in the United Arab Emirates (from 2008 to 2013) for her husband's work.[2]