Mayada Ibrahim

Mayada Ibrahim serves as an Adjunct Lecturer of Arabic within the Department of Classical and Oriental Studies at Hunter College, specializing in Arabic language instruction and cross-cultural literary translation.

Her academic foundation includes:

• BA in Comparative Literature from Queen Mary, University of London

Her professional focus centers on translating contemporary Arabic literary works into English, with publications through independent presses including Foundry Edition, Dolce Stil Criollo, and 128 Lit. She actively bridges scholarly and creative domains through her dual roles in academia and literary publishing, emphasizing modern Arabic narratives for English-speaking audiences. Her work demonstrates a commitment to literary exchange and cultural accessibility in translation practices.

As managing editor of Tilted Axis Press—a UK-based independent publisher dedicated to contemporary literature in translation—she shapes editorial direction for global literary works while maintaining her academic teaching responsibilities. This unique position connects her classroom instruction with real-world publishing expertise in translated literature.