#speakup barometer | Lebanon

Lebanon's digital experts

Leading the way - Lebanon has a vast amount of digital experts.

Zina Bdeir Dajani

With a background in real estate, Zina Bdeir Dajani founded the co-working space Antwork in February 2016. The co-working space, much like Google's campus, aims to be the leading launchpad for growth in emerging entrepreneurial ecosystems, offering the open spaces start-ups cannot afford on their own.
Hicham Kayed

Hicham Kayed is a filmmaker and the directorof the Beirut-based organization Al Jana, also known as the Arab Resource Center for Popular Arts (ARCPA).Al Jana celebrates popular arts but also brings marginalized and young people together. Their media program perceives media and art as tools for social development and community problem solving.
Ramy Boujawdeh

Ramy Boujawdeh has a master's degree in management and economics from the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania. He has practical experience in change management and ISO Management Systems certification and implementation in the private sector. He is currently the deputy general manager for Berytech.
Daoud Ibrahim

Daoud Ibrahim is an experienced journalist and journalism trainer. He is an instructor at the Saint Joseph University in Beirut and at Lebanese International University. He also focuses on new developments in digital technology and is a social media expert
Roula Mikhael

Roula Mikhael is the director of the Beirut-based Maharat Foundation,which is a specialized organization endeavouring to defend freedom of opinion and expression. This is achieved by developing the media sector, advocating for legal reforms, building knowledge and awareness, disseminating information and building capacities of diverse social, media, culture and civic actors.
Layal Bahnam

Layal Bahnam is a program officer and manager at Maharat Foundation, which is a specialized organization endeavouring to defend freedom of opinion and expression. This is achieved by developing the media sector, advocating for legal reforms, building knowledge and awareness, disseminating information and building capacities of diverse social, media, culture and civic actors.
Alia Ibrahim and Diana Moukalled

Alia Ibrahim and Diana Moukalled are both journalists who used to work for different pan-Arab and local media institutions. They both decided to quit their jobs in traditional media,and founded the online platform "Daraj," based at the co-working space, Antwork.
Mohamad Najem

Mohamad Najem is the director of SMEX, Social Media Exchange, in Beirut. The registered Lebanese nonprofit organization conducts training, research, and advocacy on strategic communications and human rights in a digital world.
Grant Baker

Grant Baker works at SMEX, Social Media Exchange in Beirut. He is a researcher at the registered Lebanese non-profit organization that conducts training, research, and advocacy on strategic communications and human rights in a digital world.
Azza Ibrahim

Azza Ibrahim works at SMEX, Social Media. She is a researcher and campaigner at the registered Lebanese non-profit organization that conducts training, research, and advocacy on strategic communications and human rights in a digital world.
Grace Harb

Grace Harb is the program director of initiation to ICT and tech for girls and marginalized youth. A UNICEF-funded program, it is specifically designed for girls and youth in marginalized areas in Lebanon. She is an experienced senior associate with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry.

Zina Bdeir Dajani

With a background in real estate, Zina Bdeir Dajani founded the co-working space Antwork in February 2016. The co-working space, much like Google's campus, aims to be the leading launchpad for growth in emerging entrepreneurial ecosystems, offering the open spaces start-ups cannot afford on their own.
Hicham Kayed

Hicham Kayed is a filmmaker and the directorof the Beirut-based organization Al Jana, also known as the Arab Resource Center for Popular Arts (ARCPA).Al Jana celebrates popular arts but also brings marginalized and young people together. Their media program perceives media and art as tools for social development and community problem solving.
Ramy Boujawdeh

Ramy Boujawdeh has a master's degree in management and economics from the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania. He has practical experience in change management and ISO Management Systems certification and implementation in the private sector. He is currently the deputy general manager for Berytech.
Daoud Ibrahim

Daoud Ibrahim is an experienced journalist and journalism trainer. He is an instructor at the Saint Joseph University in Beirut and at Lebanese International University. He also focuses on new developments in digital technology and is a social media expert
Roula Mikhael

Roula Mikhael is the director of the Beirut-based Maharat Foundation,which is a specialized organization endeavouring to defend freedom of opinion and expression. This is achieved by developing the media sector, advocating for legal reforms, building knowledge and awareness, disseminating information and building capacities of diverse social, media, culture and civic actors.
Layal Bahnam

Layal Bahnam is a program officer and manager at Maharat Foundation, which is a specialized organization endeavouring to defend freedom of opinion and expression. This is achieved by developing the media sector, advocating for legal reforms, building knowledge and awareness, disseminating information and building capacities of diverse social, media, culture and civic actors.
Alia Ibrahim and Diana Moukalled

Alia Ibrahim and Diana Moukalled are both journalists who used to work for different pan-Arab and local media institutions. They both decided to quit their jobs in traditional media,and founded the online platform "Daraj," based at the co-working space, Antwork.
Mohamad Najem

Mohamad Najem is the director of SMEX, Social Media Exchange, in Beirut. The registered Lebanese nonprofit organization conducts training, research, and advocacy on strategic communications and human rights in a digital world.
Grant Baker

Grant Baker works at SMEX, Social Media Exchange in Beirut. He is a researcher at the registered Lebanese non-profit organization that conducts training, research, and advocacy on strategic communications and human rights in a digital world.
Azza Ibrahim

Azza Ibrahim works at SMEX, Social Media. She is a researcher and campaigner at the registered Lebanese non-profit organization that conducts training, research, and advocacy on strategic communications and human rights in a digital world.
Grace Harb

Grace Harb is the program director of initiation to ICT and tech for girls and marginalized youth. A UNICEF-funded program, it is specifically designed for girls and youth in marginalized areas in Lebanon. She is an experienced senior associate with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry.

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#speakup barometer | Lebanon

Lebanon's digital experts

Zina Bdeir Dajani

Hicham Kayed

Ramy Boujawdeh

Daoud Ibrahim

Roula Mikhael

Layal Bahnam

Alia Ibrahim and Diana Moukalled

Mohamad Najem

Grant Baker

Azza Ibrahim

Grace Harb

Zina Bdeir Dajani

Hicham Kayed

Ramy Boujawdeh

Daoud Ibrahim

Roula Mikhael

Layal Bahnam

Alia Ibrahim and Diana Moukalled

Mohamad Najem

Grant Baker

Azza Ibrahim

Grace Harb