Team

July 27, 2023 2023-08-30 20:05

Meet Beyond Border’s Founder & Principal
Dr. Mona Younes

Dr. Mona Younes is specialized in the field of ‘Education in Emergencies’ as well as ‘Online Education’. She has finished her Master’s Degree in Online Education from the University of Southern Queensland, before moving to Lancaster University to acquire a PhD in ‘Education and Social Justice’. Mona’s focus, research and expertise crystalizes around the educational needs and challenges of refugees, specially refugees in developing countries and the potentials of blended and online learning, to improve their lives. Mona worked with a long list of international organizations, e.g. UNICEF, UNHCR, War Child Holland, Plan International, in projects and research assignments related to the education of refugees in displacement settings, but investigating the challenges and potentials of EdTech to empower marginalized populations and/or improve the efficiency of the educational systems.

Our Team

Nele Noe - Global Education Consultant

Global Education Consultant

Nele Noe

Experienced in global education with a focus on teacher training and reform projects. Multilingual, with a Master's in International Educational Leadership and Policy. 15 + years experience designing and delivering medium and large- scale educational reform projects in the MENA region, Asia, and Latin America. Nele has trained, coached, and mentored over 1000 teachers globally.

Heba-Abdulljawad-Curriculum-Design-Consultant

Curriculum Design Consultant

Heba Abdulljawad

Founder of two key educational platforms in the Middle East, EducQuest, and Al muhtawa, with 20+ years of experience in curriculum development, training, and education consultancy. She holds a Master's degree in Contemporary Thought and is currently studying for a Master's in Education.

Shaheen Akter - Research Assistant

Research Assistant

Shaheen Akter

With over 20 years of research experience, Shaheen specializes in leadership, teacher and professional development, child development, and parenting. She also has 12 years of teaching experience in university, college, and school settings.

Fairouz Omar - Gender and Youth Advisor

Gender and Youth Advisor

Dr. Fairouz Omar

An experienced professional with 13+ years of experience in M&E of programs in the humanitarian field, specializing in child protection, gender, youth empowerment, and non-formal education. Fairouz has a strong focus on researching the impact of initiatives within the non-formal education sector.

Jane - Teacher Training Advisor

Teacher Training Advisor

Jane Sebuyungo

An experienced senior education program manager with expertise in NGO planning and managing medium to large-scale programs. Jane is skilled in project planning, fundraising, management, leadership, and policy analysis. She holds a Master's in Gender Studies and a Bachelor's Degree in Education.

Radwa Fattouh - Psychosocial Support Advisor

Psychosocial Support Advisor

Radwa Fattouh

A parenting coach with 10 years of experience working as an educational leader, mentoring, coaching and training within formal and non-formal education institutions. Radwa has profound experience related to parent-teacher-child relationships.

Eman Khallaf - UI/UX Consultant

UI/UX Consultant

Eman Khallaf

A UX/UI designer and digital influencer, with a background in animation and fine arts. Eman combines her artistic abilities with UX/UI skills to create engaging and user friendly digital solutions. Eman has directed and designed over 800 engaging digital experiences for startups and nonprofit organizations.

Waad -Project Management Advisor

Project Management Advisor

Wa’ad Adam

- A dedicated professional with 9+years of experience in the non-profit sector, focusing on improving children's access to quality education in underserved and emergency settings. Waad holds a Master's in Education from Harvard University, and her research focused on ECE in emergency settings, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Arwa Tabboush - Social Media Coordinator

Social Media Coordinator

Arwa Tabbouch

8+ years of experience in TESOL in crisis settings, Arwa worked in diverse educational contexts in Syria, ranging from public to international schools. She developed competencies in interactive, game-based, and constructive teaching approaches, as well as integrating technology to deliver English lessons.

Rakshe Sule - Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Expert

Mental Health Expert

Rakshe Sule

Co-founder and Chief Knowledge Officer of Global Minds Collective, with over 10 years of experience in education in emergencies, mental health support, peacebuilding, and social innovation. Rakshe holds a degree in Mindful Social Innovation and advocates for self- and system-transformation for societal change.

Jihad-almahmoud -School Leadership Advisor

School Leadership Advisor

Almahmoud Jihad

15+ year- experience in the field of teaching, instructional design, teacher training, and school management with a profound expertise in managing and delivering distance education programmes for primary and secondary students In Syria.