Response Innovation Lab (RIL)

My motivation to join Catalyst Now is to become part of a global community of changemakers working on innovative and sustainable solutions to social and economic challenges. Through my work supporting entrepreneurship, innovation, and capacity-building programs in the MENA region, I have seen the importance of collaboration, knowledge exchange, and cross-sector partnerships in creating meaningful impact. I believe Catalyst Now would provide valuable opportunities to connect with like-minded leaders, learn from diverse experiences, and contribute insights from the regional ecosystem. At this stage, I am particularly interested in expanding partnerships, strengthening impact-driven initiatives, and exploring new approaches that can support entrepreneurs and underserved communities more effectively.

I'm currently leading the Outreach effort (event, communications, and partnerships) at Response Innovation Lab, a multinational network and collaborative initiative dedicated to strengthening local innovation ecosystems in fragile settings. I'm seeking likely minded peers to explore collaborations on ecosystem building for humanitarian impact, and share the knowledge and insights we have accumulated in the past decade. In addition, we also seek to support innovators interested in scaling their impact in communities affected by crises.