BA in International Relations, Brown University; dual-degree MPA, Columbia University and the London School of Economics. 2004-08, managed civil society strengthening partnerships, National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI), Beirut. Currently, Executive Director, Alfanar, London; has led the expansion and development of venture philanthropy efforts in children's education and women's economic empowerment since 2010; has scaled Alfanar's reach both within Egypt and beyond to Libya and Lebanon, growing its impact on lives by 160%.