My name is Hanae, which means serenity in Arabic. I thank you for being here.
Born and raised in Morocco, I have witnessed firsthand the disparity between the haves and the have-nots. Over the past fifteen years, my academic and professional endeavors are an attempt at fulfilling the responsibility which comes with my good fortune of being in the “haves”.
I am now a social entrepreneur, international project manager, board advisor, curator, and the author of Being Other, a personal reflection on culture, gender, and identity. My expertise spans government and international development institutions, civil society, and business. At the heart of my work lies a keen interest in the convergence of technology, sustainability, inclusion, entrepreneurship, and international development, and supporting the rise of a creative feminine leadership.
I have worked and traveled across Europe, Africa, and the Americas and Asia, developing and nurturing impact tech enabled creative ventures with different communities and organizations. I am currently focused on nurturing the burgeoning leadership movement among Black, Indigenous, and Women of Color (BIWOC), supporting emerging entrepreneurs and philanthropists, and fostering cultural innovators who are driving global impact.
I believe that creative feminine leadership can change the world.
My work is aimed at most directly impacting the trajectories of Black, Indigenous, and Women of Color changemakers by activating and supporting their creative leadership.
In my consulting practice, I focus on BIWOC-led startups and purpose driven businesses that are passionate about creating positive impacts in the areas of climate change, biodiversity preservation, education and health.
