Sopiko Beriashvili
Sopiko Beriashvili is an education policy enthusiast with over seven years of experience in international education, policy development, and applied research. She currently serves as Research & Policy Lead at the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), a Qatar Foundation initiative, where she oversees global research at the intersection of artificial intelligence, higher education, and […]
Bassim Hijazi
As Community Engagement Lead at WISE, Bassim produces the WISE On Air Podcast, featuring the world’s leading minds in education. He also strategizes and executes communications campaigns that amplify ed innovation and expand the WISE community’s reach and impact. Bassim’s passion lies in harnessing the power of storytelling to inspire action, spark meaningful discourse, and […]
Niamh Whelan
Niamh holds almost a decade of experience in the education sector, working with non-profit organizations and across global curricula. Currently, Niamh is the Program Lead of the WISE Prize for Education, recently spearheading the repositioning of this program to drive innovation alongside global edupreneurs. The program, an initiative of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, […]
Muneera Al Jaidah
As a Program Lead at WISE, Muneera currently oversees the WISE Edtech Testbed Program, an initiative designed to empower educators in Qatar by supporting the integration of cutting-edge AI tools into classrooms. The program creates a dynamic environment where teachers can experiment with AI-driven pedagogies, assess their impact, and contribute to evidence-based decision making for […]
Aldana Alsemaitt
Aldana Alsemaitt is a Programs Associate at the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), where she co-leads both the WISE Prize for Education and the WISE EdTech Accelerator. In her role, she supports the design and implementation of global initiatives that recognize groundbreaking education changemakers and foster the growth of high-impact EdTech startups. Prior to […]
Chaïmaa Benkermi
As part of her work in Advocacy & Community Development at WISE, Chaïmaa strengthens the organization’s engagement with local and international communities through strategic communications, digital media, and impactful partnerships across the education ecosystem. With an academic background in political science and international relations, she brings a global perspective and expertise in cross-cultural collaboration to […]
Maimoona Junjunia
Maimoona is a Research and Policy Associate at WISE, where she contributes to shaping evidence-based insights on global education challenges and innovations. In her role, she leads and supports research studies on education policy, system resilience, and equity in learning outcomes, collaborating with practitioners and policymakers. With a background in leading partnerships and driving growth […]
Rekha Zachariah
With a Master of Arts in English Language and Literature and over 20 years of experience, Rekha specializes in office administration, procurement, and executive support services. Since 2017, she has served as Executive Assistant to the CEO at the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), where she supports executive coordination, strategic planning, and operational efficiency […]