Maryam Al Mansoori

General Manager, Rebound

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 Maryam Al Mansoori is the General Manager of Rebound, a solution-oriented business envisaged to become the Global Hub for All Things Recycled Plastics by keeping plastics out of the environment and within the economy. Ms. Al Mansoori has led country-level initiatives and programmes, both locally and globally. Her expertise in the fields of economics and the environment has enabled her to develop essential policies in collaboration with local stakeholders and ministries, which were subsequently presented and approved by the UAE Cabinet. In recognition of her contributions to climate-related issues and her commitment to public service, Ms. Al Mansoori had the honour of presenting to HH Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan during the Mohamed Bin Zayed Majlis for Future Generations. There, she showcased an interactive platform she had designed to address food security challenges, empowering the youth to participate in decision-making processes. Ms Al Mansoori holds a BA in Finance from the American University in Dubai and professional accreditation certificates in Public Policy Analysis from the London School of Economics, Policy Coherence for Sustainable Development from the National University of Singapore, and Strategic Policy Planning from the UK’s International Centre for Parliamentary Studies. www.reboundplastic.com

Jahnavi Dosh

Co-Host, COY18, American University of Sharjah

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Jahnavi is finding her ground in the core areas of sustainability, education, and business administration to nurture her ambitions of making society a better place. With a passion for people, creativity, and the environment, she strives to work whilst getting inspired by those around her; with a motivation to benefit others, and be approachable and informed. A driven individual with an appetite for knowledge, she enjoys reading, cooking, and travelling to new places in her free time.

Julia Angelika Carlow

Acting Head of Sustainability,  American University of Sharjah

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Julia Carlow joined AUS Sustainability in 2018 and has led many projects and initiatives focused on communication and community engagement, which contributed to AUS being ranked one of the top five institutions worldwide for community engagement in sustainability, according to AASHE’s (Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education) 2022 Sustainable Campus Index. She holds a Master of Science (BSc) in Business Administration from Bamberg University, Germany, and wrote her master’s thesis on the UN Global Compact in global supply chains. Prior to joining AUS, she led the global sourcing operations of a multinational sportswear brand and successfully implemented various sustainability initiatives in the company’s global supply chain. She has been serving on the AASHE Advisory Council since 2021 and recently completed a certificate program on “Climate Change and Health” from the Yale School of Public Health.

Miriam Khalil

Director of Academic Advising & Student Success at NUQ

Miriam is a dedicated educator and academic and student affairs professional with a proven track record in fostering academic excellence within the GCC region. Miriam is the director of academic advising and student success at Northwestern University in Qatar since 2022. Miriam has an extensive expertise in advising diverse student populations across disciplines such as Business, Engineering, International Relations, Psychology, Journalism, Digital Production & Storytelling, Media Studies, Architecture, Interior Design, and Visual Communication. Her roles have extended beyond advising and academic support to encompass student retention, recruitment, and quality enhancement initiatives.