About Me
My lifework is dedicated to the socio-ecological evolution of our presence on Earth. My passion is centered in investigating how we can use design-led processes to transition our societies towards regenerative and participatory cultures.

I move between three areas of work: Qualitative design-led research that directly informs professional practice and systemic strategies; Designing and leading holistic life-learning programs related to sustainable development and ecological empathy; Developing transformative cultural change processes for communities and organizations.

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Work Experience

Research & Learning Designer with ATÖLYE , working on a governmental and youth leadership programs with one of the emirates.
(United Arab Emirates) // November 2023 - Present.

Research Consultant with United Nations Volunteers Programme, working on a National Situation Analysis (NSA) on Volunteerism in Bahrain.
(Manama, Bahrain) // May - September 2023.

Stakeholder Engagement & Adaptation Consultant with 3BL Associates, working on a national climate adaptation investment framework led by the GGGI.
(Manama, Bahrain) // October 2022 - December 2022.

Youth Leadership Programme Consultant with UNDP Bahrain, working on the 8th edition of the Arab Region's Youth Leadership Programme.
(Manama, Bahrain) // August 2022 - December 2022.

Human-Centered Design & Youth Advisor with Sayara International, working on a M&E research project for Mercy Corps' Gender & Youth Activities (GAYA) team.
(International) // June 2022 - November 2022.

Project Assistant / Youth Development Delegate with UNDP Bahrain, working on the 6th and 7th editions of the Arab Region's Youth Leadership Programme.
(Manama, Bahrain) // February 2020 - February 2022.

Design Consultant for a residency program at Embercombe.
(Southeast Devon, UK) // March 2019 - September 2019.

Learning Community Assistant at Schuamcher College.
(Southeast Devon, UK) // August - September 2019.

Designer & Editor for Gaia Education's SDG Training for Multipliers, Arabic Version.
(International) // August - December 2017.

Independent Consultant for Destination Sustainability.
(Muscat, Oman) // June 2017 - August 2018.

Social Responsibility & Sustainability Analyst with Sustainable Square.
(Muscat, Oman) // May 2016 - May 2017.

Co-Founder of alif daal noon.
(Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait) // Founded in May 2017 - July 2018 (currently in rest).

Member & Co-National Coordinator of Arab Youth Climate Movement.
(Bahrain chapter) // April 2015 - May 2016.

Manager & Landscape Designer with Floating Gardens.
(Manama, Bahrain) // March 2015 - March 2016.

Production & Events Manager with Al Riwaq Art Space.
(Manama, Bahrain) // January - May 2013 AND February 2014 - January 2015

Support Worker for Mike from Lifestyle Options Inc.
(Brisbane, Australia) // April 2011 - October 2012.

Fundraiser & Supervisor with Public Outreach.
(Brisbane, Australia) // September 2008 - November 2009.

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Higher Education

Master of Arts in Ecological Design Thinking from Schumacher College, University of Plymouth (Devon, UK) // Awarded with Distinction in December 2019. Dissertation.

Bachelor of Multimedia, Majoring in Visual Communication Design from Griffith University (Brisbane, Australia) // Graduated in December 2010.

Professional Certification

Ecological Design in Design for Sustainability e-learning programme from Gaia Education (Online) // March 2016.

Design for Sustainability Certificate from Gaia Education, taken at Damanhur Ecovillage (Canavese, Italy) // August 2015.

Permaculture Design Certificate from PRI Kenya, taken at Distant Relatives Eco-Lodge (Kilifi, Kenya) // October 2014.

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Other Activities

Environmental and Permaculture Activities // 2010 - 2013.
• Working at a small Permaculture Farm (TAS, Australia) // December 2013
• Working on a private Permaculture property (NSW, Australia) // May - July 2011
• Volunteering with Wild Mountains Trust (QLD, Australia) // During 2010 - 2011

Farm Work // 2010 - 2013.
• Cherry picking (TAS, Australia) // November 2013
• Macadamia Farm, seasonal farm work (NSW, Australia) // June 2011
• Pear picking (VIC, Australia) // February 2011
• Stone Fruits picking and general farm work (VIC, Australia) // November 2010