Summary

Economist with expertise in strategic planning, economic policy, and sustainability. Adept at blending systems thinking and technical skills for problem-solving and delivering insightful presentations.

Experience

Strategic Planning Consultant

United Nations - ESCWA

2024 — Present

I design and implement frameworks for economic, environmental, and strategic evaluation of national development plans across the Arab region. My work combines policy analysis with automation and visualization, turning complex strategies into clear, data-driven tools for governments.

Research Economist

United Nations - ESCWA

2020 — 2023

I contributed to flagship UN publications on economic policy, competition, labor, and sustainability, shaping analysis across the Arab region. Alongside research, I developed models and visual tools that gave governments clarity on risks, reforms, and opportunities.

The professional

Research Intern

Central Bank of Lebanon

2019

I supported research on economic indicators during a turbulent financial moment in Lebanon. The experience gave me a first look at the realities of policy under crisis and pushed me toward the path of economic governance.

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Education

M.A. Sustainability Leadership

Arizona State University

2021 — 2022

Awarded a full Al Ghurair Foundation scholarship, where I focused on integrating sustainability into economic policy and governance. Beyond academics, I served as community president, leading initiatives that connected hundreds of scholars across the region.

Graduate Program - Economics and Political Science

University of Milan

2022

A multidisciplinary program that deepened my expertise in political economy, international policy, and econometrics. It was here that I began merging AI, automation, and data visualization into policy analysis as creative solutions.

B.A. Business Economics

Lebanese International University

2016 – 2019

Introduced me to the fundamentals of economics, business, and finance while working alongside full-time roles in design and research. Graduated with a strong foundation in applied economics that prepared me for policy and econometrics work.

My skill-set

Skills

Python • R • STATA • EViews • SPSS • GAMS • Econometric analysis • Quantitative transformation ( Z-score / Box-Cox)

Data Analytics & Modeling

Turning raw data into insights, from cleaning and structuring datasets to building visual and econometric models that explain trends, risks, and patterns.

Skills

Competition Economics • Economic & Environmental Evaluation • M&E systems • Policy research • Development strategy • System Thinking

Policy & Strategic Planning

I work at the intersection of economics, sustainability, and governance, designing evaluation frameworks and tools that help policymakers make sense of development priorities.

Skills

n8n • Firebase Studio • Figma Make • Google Data Studio • Power BI • API integration • Excel automation • Dashboarding

Automation & Digital Tools

I design workflow automations and dashboards that bring efficiency and transparency to development work — connecting data, visualization, and decision-making.

Skills

Data visualization • Infographics • Report design • Storytelling through visuals • Portal Development

Visualization & Reporting

Translate complex information into visuals and narratives that resonate, combining data visualization with storytelling to communicate policy impact clearly.

Skills

Sustainability metrics • ESG frameworks • SDG alignment • Circular economy • Resource efficiency

Sustainability & ESG

Sustainability is embedded in everything I do, from assessing policy coherence to developing indicators that capture environmental and social impact.

Skills

Writing • Public speaking • Narrative development • Editing • Scriptwriting • Short-form documentaries • Illustration • Motion graphics • Branding • Concept visualization • UI/UX thinking

Communication, Storytelling, & Design

Whether through policy briefs, presentations, or documentaries, I bring data to life through storytelling, connecting evidence with emotion.

Projects

Here are some projects I am currently working on, check more projects I support and contributed to in the projects page.

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ESCWA | Enhancing Competition and Consumer Protection laws and Policies

The project aims to support countries in the MENA region to enhance their competition levels in key vital markets through support to enhance competition authorities, and support through conducting market studies, regulatory assessments, and technical support.

ESCWA | Enhancing Integrated National Development Planning

This initiative aims to provide all the technical support needed for member states in developing, reviewing, and assessing their national development frameworks, visions, and national plans. My primary work is on conducting such evaluations through innovative methodologies and supporting the building of the databases and Monitoring & Evaluation Systems.

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