Kholoud Al-Shiba
Kholoud Al Shiba is the Head of Advocacy at the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE). She is a communications and project management expert with a proven track record in corporate communications and successful management of high-level projects. Before transitioning to her current role at WISE, she started her career in the Communications directorate at […]
Dayana Amandossova
Dayana is an Associate for Partnerships at WISE, where she develops and manages strategic collaborations with leading organizations, government entities, and corporate partners to advance education innovation globally. Before joining WISE, Dayana worked at Invest Qatar, focusing on investor relations and foreign investment facilitation. She coordinated high-level delegations and designed tailored programs to link international […]
Dr. Asyia Kazmi, OBE
Dr. Asyia Kazmi, OBE, is the CEO Designate of WISE – the World Innovation Summit for Education, a Qatar Foundation initiative that drives innovation, research, and policy to address global education challenges. Prior to joining Qatar Foundation, Dr. Kazmi served as the Global Education Policy Lead at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, where she […]
Shahd Dauleh
Shahd serves as the Programs Head at Qatar Foundation’s WISE. She has spearheaded initiatives such as Doha Learning Days, a community festival enhancing access to informal learning across Qatar, and Learners’ Voice, which empowers youth to influence educational development locally. Shahd also co-curated the 11th WISE Summit, a biennial global gathering of education leaders in […]
Aurelio Amaral
As Director of Programs, Aurelio oversees the WISE Prize for Education, which provides selected organizations with funding and capacity building to support the development of innovative solutions in education; the Edtech Accelerator, which offers tailored coaching to education technology startups to enable growth and further impact; and the Testbeds, which support pilots in schools in […]
Shahïn Ammane
Shahin Ammane is the Director of Advocacy at WISE, where he contributes to shaping education policy and supporting inclusive innovation and global dialogue on learning, equity, and sustainable development. With over 20 years of field experience, Shahin has held various international and regional roles, including positions in the Swiss diplomatic sector and at Al Jazeera […]
Elyas Felfoul
Elyas Felfoul is the director of Summits & Partnerships at the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), where he leads the strategic development and operational management of the WISE Summit’s Platform while also leading the growth of the EdTech Accelerator Programs. Leveraging his diverse background in both public and private sectors, Elyas brings a wealth […]
Selma Talha-Jebril
Selma Talha-Jebril is a global education specialist with over 15 years of experience managing international education programs and policy initiatives. She currently serves as the Director of Research and Policy at the World Innovation Summit for Education. In this role, she leads WISE’s research and policy agenda, spearheading initiatives at the intersection of education, innovation, […]
Reem Al-Sulaiti
Reem Al Sulaiti is the Manager of Research and Policy at the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE). She leads WISE research reports with a focus on Education Leadership and Inclusion, and oversees key initiatives such as the WISE ALL-IN network and the WISE Prize. Before joining WISE, Reem served as Strategic Planning and Performance Manager […]
Shahanas Abdulsalam
Being the Business Services Coordinator, Shahanas Abdul Salam supports the operations of WISE & it’s Summit from 2nd edition. Prior to joining WISE, she has played key roles for Qatar Foundation’s VP Education Division & HBKU President’s Office since Nov 2010. She had worked closely on the operational phases of Stars of Science (seasons 3 […]