DOAA MANSOUR
Summary
Experienced professional with 15+ years of expertise in developing and managing regional and international programs, partnerships, events, communication strategies, and community engagement initiatives across nonprofit, academic, and private sectors. Thrives in diverse and challenging environments. Highly resourceful and adaptable with a natural inclination to identify cross-sectoral collaborations that promote equality and access to opportunities for marginalized communities. A critical thinker and team player committed to driving positive change and making a meaningful impact.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Corporate Engagement & Business Development Officer
McGill University
08.2024 - Current
- Leading the development and execution of engagement strategies in the corporate, nonprofit and academic sectors
- Leading the planning and execution of signature programs and events
- Managing a diverse portfolio of projects in collaboration and coordination with a wide-range of internal and external partners
- Leading the creation of new communication strategies and collateral material to streamline messaging and increase efficiency
- Identifying and introducing new systems and standard operational procedures to increase efficiency and improve organizational agility
Alumni Engagement & Stewardship Officer
McGill University
09.2019 - 07.2024
- Developed and managed a diverse portfolio of programs, projects and events to effectively engage the global McGill community and partners in various sectors and industries of interest
- Piloted and managed new programs and initiatives to increase engagement and cross-sectoral collaborations
- Identified and secured partnerships and collaborations with internal and external partners in support of university priorities, faculty initiatives and student needs
Independent Consultant
Self-employed
04.2016 - 01.2020
- Provided variety of services to tech and AI companies including managing an academic AI training lab for young women in STEM, and devising EDI policies for entrepreneurship incubators
- Other services included delivering project road maps, communication strategies, logistics, event planning, and panel discussion moderation to a roaster of clients in the non-profit, academic, and private sectors in North America, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
- Provided strategic support to secure partnerships and funding streams
- Causes of special interest included women empowerment, EDI, education, tech-AI ethics, Middle East geopolitics, immigration, and integration
Project Manager, Women's Advancement in STEM
Youth Employment Services
10.2017 - 04.2019
- Managed the development, execution, and growth of a policy program to advance women's access and retention in the STEM industry
- Developed and maintained strategic partnerships in the private, nonprofit and government sectors, and the 360 of the program's logistics
- Oversaw the planning and launch of the program's virtual presence through the website and a digital mentorship program
- Planned and executed events to share findings and garner support
- Represented the program in local and national events
Senior Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Hawk Apparel
06.2013 - 06.2016
- Managed the development and execution of the company's global CSR programs
- Managed a diverse CSR teams in the United States and the Middle East
- Identified and secured strategic partnerships in the US and the Middle East
- Devised media and communication strategies
- Led the planning and execution of events and global programming logistics
Program Coordinator, Global Women's Initiative
George W. Bush Institute
09.2011 - 06.2013
- Alongside the Institute's leadership, led the creation and implementation of a leadership program for women in the Middle East and North Africa which launched successfully during the Arab Spring
- Managed the program's logistics and high-profile events in the US & MENA
- Identified and secured partnerships in various sectors in both geographies
- Oversaw program-related media and communications to ensure accuracy and cultural sensitivity
Education
Master of Arts - MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGY
Southern Methodist University
Dallas05-2010
Business Certificate -
Wharton School of Business
Philadelphia04-2007
Bachelor of Arts - POLITICAL SCIENCE
An-Najah National University
Nablus, Palestine06-2004
Skills
- Project Management
- Strategic Program Development
- Partnerships & Engagement
- Event Planning & Logistics
- Strategic Communication
- Public Relations
- Public Speaking
- Research
- Tech & Social Media Proficiency
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Awards & Community
- Named among th 30 Influential Women Advancing, Montreal Edition
- Angel of Freedom, Human Rights Initiative, Dallas, Texas
- Ambassador, InterNations expats' volunteer group
Timeline
Senior Corporate Engagement & Business Development Officer
McGill University
08.2024 - Current
Alumni Engagement & Stewardship Officer
McGill University
09.2019 - 07.2024
Project Manager, Women's Advancement in STEM
Youth Employment Services
10.2017 - 04.2019
Independent Consultant
Self-employed
04.2016 - 01.2020
Senior Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Hawk Apparel
06.2013 - 06.2016
Program Coordinator, Global Women's Initiative
George W. Bush Institute
09.2011 - 06.2013
Master of Arts - MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGY
Southern Methodist University
Business Certificate -
Wharton School of Business
Bachelor of Arts - POLITICAL SCIENCE
An-Najah National University
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