Canadian Arab Institute

Executive Leadership · Canada

Leading policy and community engagement work, including presenting research and community priorities at Queen’s Park. Connecting lived experience with the institutions that shape public policy in Ontario.

Global Knowledge Mobilization & International Development

International · Multiple Countries

Worked across international development programs to translate research into usable knowledge and strengthen civil society, delivering lectures, training and consultancies for governments, NGOs and academic institutions around the world.

The Mind Lab — Founder & CEO

Social Enterprise · Jordan

Founded a social enterprise increasing access to quality STEAM education for refugee and underserved communities. Grew it to reach over 9,000 students across seven cities, developed original curricula in robotics, engineering, mindfulness and design thinking, and created the Introspective Design Thinking Model for young learners.

Melting Pot — Jordan

Documentary Project · Jordan

Created a video documentary series exploring minority representation and local diversity through the life stories, experiences and food of the communities that make up Jordanian society.

Fellowships & Recognition

• Obama Foundation Scholar, Columbia University
• Chevening – Said Foundation Scholar
• Dalai Lama Fellow
• Laureate Global Fellow
• AMENDS Fellow (Stanford)
• National Success Story, King Abdullah II of Jordan
• President’s Volunteer Service Award (Gold)

Education

• Obama Foundation Scholars Program — Columbia University
• MSc, International Development — University of Manchester
• BA, Psychology — University of Jordan