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Director of Programs
Insights For Training and ResearchDirector of Programs
May. 2025Palestinian Territory• Provide strategic oversight of institutional growth, partnership development, and multi-country program design. • Oversee applied research portfolios and provide technical assistance in rural development, youth employment, gender equity, and systems-level reform.
Board Member
Reclaim ChildhoodBoard Member
Dec. 2024JordanSupport NGO leadership with strategic guidance, networking, and fundraising.
Adjunct Professor (SIPA), MSME Development
Columbia UniversityAdjunct Professor (SIPA), MSME Development
Dec. 2021United States, New YorkCo-teach a graduate-level course on micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) development with a focus on systems thinking, regulatory reform, and inclusive growth models.
Principal Global Practice Specialist
DAIPrincipal Global Practice Specialist
Jan. 2021 - Jan. 2025United States, BethesdaLed teams, designed evidence-based policy initiatives, and built sustainable partnerships to strengthen private sector engagement, improve workforce readiness, and support inclusive economic growth. • Sustainable Partnerships Manager, Palestine Forsah Technical and Vocational Education and Training Project: Managed five local staff, strengthening TVET education and youth empowerment through private sector partnerships. • Senior Technical Advisor, Palestine SME Recovery and Transition Project: Led resilience research and institutional capacity building, delivering policy tools for economic recovery with a focus on women and youth. • Senior Policy Advisor, Lebanon Trade and Investment Facilitation Project: Advanced policy reform through capacity building of business-led coalitions and inclusive dialogue with ministries and chambers.
Economic Development, Regulatory Reform, Workforce Development, Program Evaluation
Independent Consultant (Self Employed)Economic Development, Regulatory Reform, Workforce Development, Program Evaluation
Nov. 2019 - Jan. 2021United States, WashingtonLed research to inform economic strategy and program design across regions and sectors. • Designed and executed policy-relevant research and scenario planning for donor agencies during COVID-19 and economic crises, including regional economic impact modeling in Southwest Asia and North Africa. • Authored briefs on inclusive growth and labor market reform for USAID, Georgetown, and other partners.
Lead Artist and Researcher
Creative EcologyLead Artist and Researcher
Jan. 2017United States, Washington• Co-create the self-development pillar for a Jordanian NGO fostering youth leaders from crisis-affected backgrounds through technical education, self-development, and community-service. • Develop curriculum for Creating Space, a trauma-informed nature-based art curriculum.
Sr. Technical Advisor
FHI 360Sr. Technical Advisor
Sep. 2013 - Nov. 2019United States, WashingtonProvided strategic leadership for global education and economic development initiatives, emphasizing gender equity, youth engagement, and systems thinking. Represented research findings at international forums. • Technical Director, Jordan Local Enterprise Support Project: Strategic design of the program and activities across local economic development, women's entrepreneurship, and policy reform. Hybrid management of 50 staff. Led a nation-wide survey of the determinants of MSME growth. • Senior Advisor, Workforce Connections: Co-authored USAID’s global Labor Market Assessment Guide and mentored implementing partners on workforce development strategies.
Senior Global Practice Specialist
DAI GlobalSenior Global Practice Specialist
Sep. 2004 - Aug. 2013United States, WashingtonSpearheaded research and policy advocacy to enhance market competitiveness and public-private collaboration. Designed reform agendas with ministries, private sector associations, and development partners. • Policy Lead, Palestine Compete Project: Led sector-wide competitiveness strategies in agriculture, ICT, tourism, and light manufacturing. • Research Consultant, Palestine Economic Development Project: Conducted industrial diagnostics to inform local value chain development.
Research Associate
Global Development and Environment InstituteResearch Associate
Oct. 2002 - Aug. 2004United States, Medford
Program Associate
Natural Resources Defense CouncilProgram Associate
Jan. 2000 - Jan. 2002New York, New York, United States
Graphic Design Director
Ehrenkrantz, Eckstut & KuhnGraphic Design Director
Jan. 1998 - Jan. 2000New York, New York, United States
Interior Book Designer
St. Martin's PressInterior Book Designer
Jan. 1996 - Jan. 1998

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