Alaa Alkhadeer

Alaa is a seasoned professional with over six years of experience in development and humanitarian projects. As a Project Manager at Edmaaj, a women-led firm in Jordan, she has been instrumental in its growth and impact across the MENA region. Her work involves high-level government policy, including open government initiatives, citizen engagement, public services, NPO risk assessment, and gender audits for ministries. Alaa’s previous roles include coordinating medical assistance for victims of conflict with SAMS in Syria and leading employment programs for JOHUD in Jordan, enhancing youth opportunities through campaigns and training. She holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Hashemite University.

Rawan Thabet

Rawan is deeply passionate about empowering youth for change and excels in managing youth projects. She actively advocates for youth and has extensive experience working with refugee communities and youth across Jordan and the MENA region to establish and manage vibrant networks. Moreover, Rawan is committed to supporting communities throughout the MENA region, amplifying youth voices, and fostering impactful civic engagement. She has successfully managed the largest youth network in Jordan and spearheads a life skills project aimed at enhancing the capacity of 50 thousand youth across Jordan. Rawan’s academic background includes a bachelor’s degree in management.