Experts

Abdul Karim Mourad is a technology educator and digital facilitator with over seven years of experience in STEAM and digital skills training. He teaches programming, robotics, and AI concepts to students and educators and is an AWS-certified instructor. He is currently pursuing an MBA in Management and actively supports community and volunteer initiatives.

Independent Communications Consultant specialized in managing campaigns and developing effective strategies for global corporations, local, regional and international organizations and brands, focusing on internal and external communications, crisis communications, advocacy, media relations, brand building & positioning, advertising, digital marketing, public relations, content creation and event management.

As Innovation and Technology Officer, my tasks are to maintain and develop the websites of Lebanon Support's programmes, Daleel Madani, the CSKC and Civil Society Incubator specifically focusing on the aesthetic and design aspects of the websites.
Also I work on my web development company "Ayn-Beirut".

Currently a MEPI TL Graduate Scholar pursuing an MA in Interdisciplinary Gender Studies. I graduated from the Lebanese American University in 2017. With Distinction and as part of the first University Honors Program Cohort at LAU, I hold a degree in International Affairs and Political Science with a minor in Conflict Analysis and Resolution. Well-immersed in the humanitarian field in various sub-categories such as gender, education, legal counseling, conflict mediation, research and consultancy. Committed to a career in human rights and making a difference on a local, regional and global...

Mrs. Carole Assaf is a multifaceted consultant, trainer, and senior lecturer with over 30 years of experience in consulting, training, and corporate growth strategies. As the CEO of SSVP and a founding partner of CVM3, she has played a pivotal role in driving organizational development and delivering impactful training programs for SMEs, NGOs, and public institutions.

Carole is a strategist and expert in navigating businesses through times of change, risks, crises, and challenges. She specializes in strategic planning, digital marketing, and brand development, offering practical, results...

Christophe El-Khoury is a technology advisor and execution strategist working at the intersection of innovation, human systems, psychology, and national development.
As the founder of The Entity (https:/thentt.me), he partners with mission-led organizations, VCs, and NGOs to bridge the gap between vision and execution, translating strategies into scalable impact.

He also leads The Collective (https://collective.thentt.me), a national initiative uniting Lebanon’s tech and civic leaders to shape future-proof, ecosystem-wide solutions.

With a background in product, systems design, and...

I am a lawyer, researcher, creative producer and cultural technologist, working to develop technological solutions in blockchain and tech to advance social impact, equity in governance and knowledge coordination.
My work bridges arts, technology and cultural productions across difference, to explore connections and the universality that binds us all. I am fascinated by the divergence of Web3 and blockchain tech with systems change across industries and cultures.
My goal is to create transformative change and deep equity, drawing on cultural and creative systems and technology to re-imagine...

With studies in Business, IT, and Project Management, I am a results-driven, cross-functional professional with 15 years of experience in delivering projects, leading digital technology & IT, and operating various business functions.

My 10 years in the international development sector, engaging with donors, the private and public sectors, and community-based beneficiaries, have provided me with extensive experience in designing and delivering high-impact projects.

I have successfully led various business transformation programs, driving transformation across finance, operations, supply...

I am a data and database professional with strong hands-on experience in KoBo Toolbox, SQL, SPSS, Microsoft Access, Excel, and Power Query. I specialize in data collection, cleaning, transformation, and analysis, turning raw data into accurate, well-structured, and reliable datasets. I also create clear and insightful dashboards and reports using Power BI to support decision-making and improve operational efficiency.

Degree(s) or Diploma(s) obtained:
Lebanese University (UL- FID) (1998 - 2002) BA in Public Relations & Communication
Lebanese University (UL- FID) (2022 - 2024) Masters In Digital Marketing & Public Relations
Present position: Independent Consultant- Marketing and Communication Strategist
Years within the firm: 6 years
Key qualifications:
• Strategic Marketing Executive: Over 16 years of experience as a strategic marketing executive, specializing in creating, developing, and implementing growth-focused and sustainable strategies, plans, campaigns tactics, and associated market research...

Omar Meksassi currently is the co-founder of The IRIS Company currently based in between Belgrade and Beirut, an enterprise dealing with development, data, design and consultancy, with a range of partners including Google.org and Facebook. His education revolved at the beginning around computer science and project management in the American University of Beirut, moving to a more advance/international scope with a master of Data Science from The Open university in London and another bachelor in Behavioral Psychology, combing both traits of technology and human behaviorism.
Omar previously...

Rachid Sleiman is a trainer and consultant specializing in digital marketing, business development, entrepreneurship, and capacity building. With experience working with organizations across Lebanon and the Gulf, he designs practical learning programs that drive performance, build skills, and support sustainable growth

Raja S. Abinader
After heading the Judicial Commission for Early Release for almost five years, Judge Raja Abinader is currently, and since 2012, in charge of the Prison’s Directorate within the Lebanese Ministry of Justice, focusing on prison reform in Lebanon.
Holder of a Masters in Criminal Law, Raja has been a dedicated and driven professional with a demonstrated history of working in the law practice industry for the past 15 years.
He is highly experienced in Criminal Justice, Prisons inspection and monitoring, Detention Management, Alternatives to detention, International Human Rights...

UN certified freelance interpreter, works mainly for the UN and international organizations in Geneva. Worked as a freelance (and in-house) translator, as a project officer in an urban planning observatory and as a press officer/ interpreter at the French Embassy in Beirut.

I am a communication and media expert with experience that extends to 15 years. I have worked in national, regional, and international roles within esteemed organizations. My expertise comprises working in development, human rights, and gender sectors. As a freelance journalist, I have compiled strong experience in the local and international media landscape.

Tanya Awad Ghorra
From Lebanon, has an MBA in Journalism from IFP-CFPJ (Paris), and has a rich experience in the field. She is also a very well established voice over talent in MENA.  
In 2009, she joined AUNOHR (Academic University for Nonviolence and Human Rights), for an MBA in Nonviolent Education and Conflict Resolution. She started a trainer career, traveled internationally, offering workshops for professionals, activists, … in NVC (Non Violent Communication) and conflict resolution.
Tanya had weekly segments on a daily TV show, introducing better communication techniques, and tackling...