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I spoke at the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs Expert Meeting: Making Space4Women in the Decade of Action about how my social enterprise She Speaks Science is serving women and girls around the globe through mentorship and storytelling.

Who I am

I was the first to get a PhD in astrophysics from a Lebanese university. I want to make sure that I'm not the last.

My work lies at the intersection of science, entrepreneurship and education. Thirteen years of research experience in astrophysics lends itself to an ability to think creatively, navigate complexity and drive progress with innovative solutions.

Portfolio

Consultancy

Consultant on space and astrophysics, communication with storytelling, and inclusion in STEM. A UN STEM mentor with advisory roles in public engagement.

Entrepreneurship

A social entrepreneur, I'm Founder and Executive Director of She Speaks Science. I also lead an entrepreneurship programme at Cambridge Judge Business School.

Public Speaking

“Words are events, they do things, change things”. I speak on astrophysics, entrepreneurship, equality in STEM, re-thinking education and storytelling.

Space Research

My research focuses on the structure and evolution of stars, their contribution to the chemical enrichment of the Galaxy and their interactions with nearby companions.

In the Media

Profiled in the media including BBC Future, Room Space Journal and various podcasts. Was featured as "Modern Muse for Astronomy" by London magazine Postscript.