Dania Hassouneh

Dania holds a degree in English language and literature from the University of Jordan.

She has worked as an English teacher for a year, teaching and supporting Syrian refugee students. She joined New Tactics MENA as a MENA Training Assistant through Lazord Foundation in November 2024. She will be responsible of assisting the MENA Lead Trainer with training program support activities as well as with developing training materials and conducting training and mentoring activities.

Nazeeha Khalid

Nazeeha is a creative professional, passionate about using art for social impact. With a background in computer graphics and a strong commitment to positive change, she has contributed to initiatives with organizations like GIZ, UNRWA, and Future Builders Association. Currently, Nazeeha holds the position of a Research and Advocacy Assistant at Oxfam, combining analytical skills and artistic expertise to support meaningful causes.

Eager to explore research-driven advocacy, she connects data with creative expression to inspire action. As an Exchange Program Artist with the Leonardo International Exchange, she developed “Through the Looking Glass: Challenging Beauty Ideals”, an interactive installation using art and technology to promote self-acceptance. She also contributed to “Ya’ni: Against Violence” comic book with IDare for Sustainable Development, through scripting and illustrating comics to advocate against violence and empower youth.

Nazeeha views art as a bridge for communication and advocacy, focusing on advancing sustainable development and refining her craft.

Osaeed Zakarneh

Osaeed Yahia Zakarneh is not just a professional, but a force of change. With a career spanning over ten years, he has left an indelible mark in the fields of advocacy, research, campaigning, and project management. His knack for exceeding expectations, securing funding through innovative proposals, and driving sustainable change has made him a beacon of success. Currently, as the Policy, Influencing and Media Manager at Oxfam GB in Amman, Jordan, Osaeed is the architect behind Oxfam’s influencing strategy for the Gender, Economic, and Climate Justice Programs in Jordan. His strategic insights have led to significant policy wins and increased funding, making him a key player in the organization’s success. But his influence extends beyond Oxfam. As a consultant and trainer, Osaeed has shaped capacity strengthening methodologies for various organizations, including Plan International, INJAZ, and Global Platform Jordan. His methodologies have been widely adopted, fostering positive change in the organizations and regions he has touched.

Christine Shemplian

Christine is a Biology and Biotechnology graduate from the American University of Madaba.

She has enjoyed volunteering and supporting the community ever since she was a small child. Working with kids and youth has been a pleasure to her, where she has demonstrated a strong commitment to community service by volunteering as a leader in Homenetmen Armenian Scout. In addition, she has been supporting and working with vulnerable groups abroad through Erasmus+ projects.

Through the Lazord Fellowship, she is currently working as a Communications Assistant at Finn Church Aid (FCA). She considers Lazord as a unique opportunity to break into the humanitarian and development sectors by working closely with like-minded individuals and organizations. “This fellowship represents an invaluable opportunity for me to further develop my expertise, collaborate with experts in the field, and amplify my impact. I am committed to working tirelessly to promote youth empowerment and create lasting change. Together, we can empower young people and shape a brighter future for all”.

Mohammad Sweidat

Mohammad is a Jordanian non-governmental organizations professional with 3+ years of experience in NGOs and extensive experience coordinating multi-stakeholder development projects related to local governance, accountability, and advocacy in Jordan and the MENA region. Currently, Mohammad is part of the Advocacy and Government Affairs team at the King Hussein Cancer Foundation. In addition to his role in managing Siwar Program, a program with more than 10,000 volunteers supporting the King Hussein Cancer Foundation and Centre in achieving their objectives, Mohammad also supports the national advocacy efforts that focus on serving KHCF’s patients’ centered agenda, enabling the success of the interventions in policy form, advocacy evidence generation, and stakeholder engagement and mobilization.

Mouamar Moumar

Muamer graduated from the Hashemite University with a bachelor’s degree in international relations and strategic studies. He believes that young people in the Jordanian community do not receive adequate representation in the political system. He also believes that this is a result of misconceptions in youth’s minds about political and partisan participation. However, thanks to the economic and political openness, youth in Jordan are developing their political knowledge in comparison to the past.

Through the Lazord Fellowship, he joined Partners-Jordan as a project coordinator, working on empowering and raising political awareness for women and youth. This is helping him further broaden his knowledge and deepen his understanding of the political atmosphere, which will eventually give him the chance to lead and have a role in Jordan’s political reform.

Nancy Otoom

Nancy is a legal researcher and human rights activist. She received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in law and international law from the University of Jordan. She has worked for over seven years in the humanitarian context, at INGOs and embassies.

She has worked in different sectors such as program coordination, political analysis and reporting, conducting and designing training and capacity building programs, in addition to doing several consultancies and research projects.

She has extensive experience working in embassies. She was a political officer at the British Embassy Amman for two years, and was responsible for human rights and legal analysis, in addition to policy-making sessions and programs for Chevening Fellowship Alumni in Jordan. Nancy is currently working at the Embassy of Canada Jordan in Amman as a political officer with similar responsibilities to those she had at the British Embassy Amman.