A l u m n i Spo t lig ht :
JIHAD HARKEEM ’08
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I’M SUPER
GRATEFUL TO PECK’S ART AND MUSIC
TEACHERS AND FOR THE RESOURCES AT PECK THAT MADE EVERYTHING POSSIBLE, BECAUSE I FEEL LIKE I LEARNED SO MUCH AND WAS EXPOSED Photo courtesy of Tiffany Nicholson. TO SO MUCH AT A YOUNG AGE.
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Jihad Harkeem is a Renaissance man. If you think that implies he’s a “jack of all trades,” you’re mistaken. Unlike that Jack, who was a master of none, Harkeem has mastered quite a few—and they are all creative. His artistic energy is infectious and his creative output has left a mark on projects ranging from brand and event activations to graphic and interior design, from consulting on runway fashion shows to collaborating with the likes of Bitcoin and Invisalign. “I’ve always been an artistic person and I’ve always loved creating things,” said Harkeem. “I loved art in school and loved getting
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