Our Team
We are a team of volunteers who came together for this noble cause, interested to join, click here to support our work.

Dr Abeer Pharaon
Founder and Director
Holder of PhD in Change Management and Organisation Development from Loughborough University (Developing Innovation Culture in Organisations); MSc in Operations Management and Manufacturing Systems from the University of Nottingham; PGCert in Strategic Management from the University of Cambridge; and BSc in Industrial Engineering from the University of Jordan, also completed PGCert in Digital Pedagogy from Arden University. Currently working as Program Lead for MSc in Strategic Leadership and Senior Lecturer in Leadership at Manchester Metropolitan University. I have 10 years of experience in designing and delivering highly specialised consultation projects and training into creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship in UK private and governmental sectors, UAE and Jordan. Certified Stanford University in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Curriculum including Design Thinking Methodology, Certified LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Facilitator, Certified Lumina Learning Psychometric and Emotional Intelligence. Founded ACEIL in Manchester and looking to expand its services to support refugees and disadvantaged youth wherever they are.

Bushra Naser
Project Manager
I am the Project Manager at ACEIL, I have an Industrial Engineering background, and project management work experience. I have a BSc in Industrial Engineering from the Hashemite University – Jordan, and graduated in 2018 within top 5% on class. I also earned an MSc Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, and graduated with distinction from the University of Nottingham – United Kingdom. I also have experience as a project engineer in Innovation Culture Consulting company, after working with both branches in Jordan and the United Kingdom

Ahmad Abu Jaish
PUBLIC RELATIONS & Marketing manager
I have many experiences for Sustainable development projects and management of various sectors (women, youth, farmers, employment, water and agriculture projects) during my work with institutions Msc. Sustainable and Rural Development, and BSc. Management and Entrepreneurship. Currently I am the marketing and public relations manager at ACEIL.

Ibrahim AbuRas
FINANCIAL & FUNDRAISING TEAM
I have a BSc of electrical engineering from Birzeit University, during university and after graduation i got many trainings related to my career and others related to self development, Aceil introduced the subjects of self development, leadership and entrepreneurship….. Professionally using exciting, scientific and modern methods.

Carmen Dweikat
Public Relations & Marketing
I am member of the Public Relation and Marketing team at ACEIL,I have a BSc in computer Science , and Msc in Building institutions and human development, I am a social activist with many experiences for Sustainable development projects and management of various sectors ( women , youth, training ,employment ,and civic entrepreneurship ) during my work with institutions.

Rahaf Saghir
CUSTOMER & ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
I am a civil-environmental engineer, I have certificates in wenewable energy, sustainable architecture, water resources engineering, electric waste treatment, and green entrepreneurship. Currently, I am an active member in ACEIL and I aim to be a part in delivering ACEIL’s mission to develop youth.

Mohammed Alkharouf
TRAINING & PROGRAMS DEVELOPMENT
I have a BSc in Electrical Engineering from An-Najah National University – Palestine.I have many experiences in working with different electrical systems regarding the design and implementation of low voltage systems works and working with electrical control systems, medium voltage systems and telecommunication systems.I joined to ACEIL after enjoying the training I took with them and currently I am a member at the training and programs team in ACEIL.

Tasneem Naser
FINANCIAL & FUNDRAISING TEAM
I am a member at the financial and fundraising team at ACEIL, i have a BSc degree in Islamic Banking from the University of Jordan with a GPA 3.57 out of 4.
Now, I’m working as an accountant at The Conservation of the Holy Quran Society in Amman.
At the same time i have my own business which is an online shop, so working as an owner for an online business has increased my appetite to learn more about innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership which are the main subjects provided by ACEIL.

Hind Abu Rmealah
PUBLIC RELATIONS & MARKETING
I have a bachelor’s degree in nutrition and home economics from a Jordanian university. Then I moved to turkey, and I earned a master’s degree in Teaching Arabic for non-native speakers. I have 5 years of experience in teaching. I currently work for EDEP centre for Excellence Education, and work in the management and administration team with ACEIL. I also joined ACEIL’s trainings in Personal development, and Innovation and design thinking; which helped me to develop my professional career and personal skills.

Fatima Arshad
FUNDING & PARTNERSHIPS
Salaam, my name is Fatima and I am an LLB Law and LLM Public International Law graduate from the University of Manchester. I have several years of experience in the NGO/ charity sector as a volunteer and an employee. I have joined ACEIL as part of the Partnerships and Funding Team. ACEIL’s vision of equipping refugees with personal development skills, allowing them to self-actualise and gain independence is of utmost importance and I look forward to being a part of this project.

Shayma Abuissa
CUSTOMER & ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
I have a BSc of Civil Engineering from An-najah National University.
For the last five years I worked in many jobs related to my field, I got training courses related to civil engineering and self development.
I am excited to be part of Aceil team. I finished three training levels in self development, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Now I am part of the Aceil building team.

Summeya Ijaz
FUNDING & PARTNERSHIPS

Mohammad Salah
PUBLIC RELATIONS & MARKETING
I’m a mechanical Engineer with 13 years experience since graduation from An-najah national university in Nablus – Palestine 2008.
Working as an engineering manager in a Pharmaceuticals Company.
I have been working with ACEIL team to build ACEIL (Arab center for entrepreneurship innovation and leadership) in order to support youth in the Arab world to have a strong personality and help them to start their practical life after graduation.

Yasmeen Ahmad
TRAINING & PROGRAMS DEVELOPMENT
I’m Yasmine Ahmad, and the Damascus Training Center (DTC) awarded me a diploma in business administration. Additionally, I have six years of experience teaching Quraan and Arabic.
I have a supervisor and trainer qualification from Jordan, (contemplate with Anus).
I currently study health and social care at the University of Bedfordshire – UK while being a mother to two lovely children. At the same time I am volunteering to be part of ACEIL team to assist in delivering the company vision and mission to help and support refugees around the world.

Kahina Djerrah
ADMIN
I have a degree in finance and management in Algeria. I have a work experience in teaching.
I am a trainer in ACEIL and I finished The Personnel Development and Leadership training which helped me develop my professional and personal skills.
I learnt a lot from the trainer Dr Abeer who gives us training in a very professional and advanced online pedagogy in an educational atmosphere despite online learning.

Enas Hijazi
CONSULTANT
I am a holder of B.Sc and M.Sc in Engineering Management, and I am PMP®, PMI-ACP® certified.
I have experience in HR, and quality assurance. As a human resource planning team leader i worked on identifying training and developments needs through job analysis, designing and developing training and programs. In addition to monitoring and reviewing the progress of trainees through questionnaires and discussions with managers. Furthermore, strategic development and networking with international organizations was part of my roles to maintain the development and exchange experience with peers organizations. Currently I am working with Aceil and assisting in developing training programs using my +20 years experience.

Shereen AlSayyed
CONSULTANT
I am a Bachelor’s degree holder in Chemical Engineering, and I have a Masters degree in Business Administration.
With experience in Quality Management, Project Management, Corporate Governance, strategic planning,Process Improvement, International management Standards, Internal & External Auditing (compliance and risk-based audit), (RECP) UNIDO Expert Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production, CoRT critical thinking trainer. Currently I am working with Aceil and assisting in developing training programs using my +25 years experience.
Shereen Shakaa
CONSULTANT
Results-oriented professional trainer and development consultant, adults learning presentation, direction, and process training development. Skilled at communicating and motivating team members, facilitating change management processes through the public and private sector, and managing projects.