
Visionary Web3 strategist, investor and Yale-educated leader with over 12 years of experience pioneering blockchain initiatives and governance models and managing international development grants. Architect of transformative projects impacting millions across emerging markets, combining a deep understanding of decentralized ecosystems with practical implementation success. Founded ZeFi Foundation, the first comprehensive open-source blockchain educational platform in MENA, reaching millions of beneficiaries. Yale MPP graduate with a tailored focus on blockchain governance, bringing academic rigor to real-world applications. Proven track record in facilitating complex changes across diverse stakeholder bases, from grassroots communities to government officials. Uniquely positioned to drive progressive decentralization through a thoughtful balance of efficiency, accountability, security, and community engagement. Combines analytical precision with innovative spirit to evolve governance processes, ensuring clear operational flow and increased participation in decentralized networks
web3.foundation
harvard.edu
syracuse.edu
dt-global.com
adamsmithinternational.com
defieducationfund.org
antler.co
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Governance Coordinator
Web3 Foundation
• www.linkedin.com/company/web3foundation
Feb 2025 - Present
Istanbul & Zug & Sham
Founder and CEO
ZeFi Foundation
• www.linkedin.com/company/zefihub
Jul 2020 - Present
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Blockchain & DeFi Early-Stage Investor | Seed & Angel Backer
Self-employed
Jul 2018 - Present
Remote
Fellow
Ethereum Foundation
• www.linkedin.com/company/ethereum-foundation
Sep 2022 - Feb 2025
New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Founder in Residence
Antler
• www.linkedin.com/company/antlerglobal
Oct 2023 - Feb 2024
New York, United States
Policy
DeFi Education Fund
• www.linkedin.com/company/defieducationfund
May 2023 - Nov 2023
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Kerry Fellow
Kerry Initiative
Sep 2022 - May 2023
New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
chemonics.com
ethereum.org
dexisonline.com