Biography

Nour Akileh is a dedicated young professional currently pursuing an MSc in Intercultural Communication for Business and the Professions at the University of Warwick as a recipient of the prestigious UK government Chevening Scholarship. She holds a BA in Literature and Cultural Studies from Hashemite University, where she graduated in the top 3% of her class.

Balancing academic excellence with community involvement, Nour has extensive volunteering experience both locally and internationally. Her journey through the Lazord Fellowship further enriched her with diverse knowledge and skills in cross-cultural communication, research and innovation & entrepreneurship, shaping her into the cosmopolitan leader she is today.

Nour is deeply committed to promoting peace and coexistence through intercultural communication. She believes that mutual understanding fosters more inclusive and tolerant societies and that small actions can make a significant difference. This has been one of the core learnings she acquired through her participation in the esteemed Study of the U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders program at Bard College, New York.