Bio

I care about humans, data, systems, impact - in that order. 9+ years of expertise in the GCC learning, upskilling, education, & entrepreneurship ecosystems with a background in culture, economics, development, and international affairs. At its core, my work is driven by my firm belief in the potential of the MENA region & my commitment to developing the knowledge-based economy through designing avenues that boost scalable innovation & achieve mutually-beneficial targets. I speak publicly about sector-agnostic entrepreneurship, SMEs, & digital transformation. I care deeply about mental health education, intercultural competence, and social responsibility - corporate and individual. Strengths: Strategy | Design Thinking | Mutually-beneficial Partnerships | Data-Driven Program Design & Management | Social Entrepreneurship | Marketing for Behavior Change | Public Speaking