I moved from working for government and being a diplomat to being a diplomat and advocating for children in the leading global humanitarian organization advocating for children’s protection and rights (Save the Children). I would consider myself as being mid-career, and I think unlocking my next level would combine my passion for policy and humanitarian work with the creative industries. Also, by exposing myself to more creative people from different industries we learn to better problem solve when strategizing and building policies. I think like with any career you begin with a steep learning curve, and then you become more confident and capable in that role. I want to continue learning and expand my knowledge beyond just the needs of my career.

As a 34 year old Bahraini woman with experience both in government and the humanitarian sector. I am the only person from the Gulf who works for SC, an organization with approx 25,000 employees. I would bring knowledge of the third sector, which is a sector with growing interest in the Gulf and in our region especially with the ongoing crisis surrounding us. Additionally, I love meeting new people, learning and being a part of a community of creatives and change makers. I think the sense of community gives us hope and purpose.

I love art, I grew up surrounded by it with an artist mother (Bahraini based artist Faika Al Hassan). I spend my free time reading, journaling and helping my mother manage her art. I also spend my free time practicing French (my fourth language). And of course playing and raising my 3 year old son. I spend a lot of time traveling both for work and pleasure.