Afnan Koshak, Phd, Mpp Email & Phone Number

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

Founded and led Atharonaa, a dynamic think tank committed to optimizing the social impact of organizations through consulting, professional service, and training.Key Projects:- Impact Evaluation of Public Health Campaigns, Ministry of Health- Social & Economic Impact Analysis of Development Initiatives, Tanmiah- Non-profit sector Impact Analysis, National Center for Non-profit Sector- Drafting Impactful Cultural Policies, Ministry of Culture- Social and Economic Impact Evaluation, Citizen’s Account Program- Youth-led NPO Impact Maximization Strategy, MiSK Foundation - Impact Evaluation of Social Campaigns on Public Health Attitudes & Behaviors, Gulf Health Council- Awqaf Impact Measurement & Management, General Authority for Awqaf - Social Impact Evaluation of Riyali, SEDCO Holding- National Divorce Index Development, Family Affairs Council & Al-Mawddah Society - Social Impact Evaluation of Programs, Benaa Society- Impact Investing Strategy, JAZADCO & Alsanie Charitable Foundation- Social Impact Evaluation of Programs, Salim Bin Mahfouz Foundation

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Addressed challenges highlighted at the 4th G20 Summit regarding funding for SDGs and the importance of innovative financing such as awqaf in achieving and sustaining progress.- Sizing the Opportunity: Estimated the total size of Awqaf (number, assets, and income) that are eligible for SDG and Vision 2030 and mapped the estimated opportunity size with specific SDG and Vision 2030 targets.- Identifying Challenges: Researched potential challenges in SDG and Vision 2030 alignment of awqaf purposes, projects, and investments identified conceptually and through stakeholders’ engagement. - Drafting Policy Recommendations: Recommended policy interventions for each ecosystem key player based on research findings and best practice.https://saudiarabia.un.org/en/146145-role-awqaf-achieving-sdgs-and-vision-2030-ksa

Saudi Arabia

Key Projects I consulted:- Housing Sufficiency Index Development, Ministry of Housing- Social Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Mapping, Alrajhi Humanitarian Foundation- Northern Border’s Community Needs Assessment, Sulaiman Bin Abdulaziz Al Rajhi Charitable Foundation- Redesigning Social Initiatives Based on Impact, Alahyaa Society- Youth Career Growth Theory of Change Development, Basamh Trading Company - Outcomes Evaluability Assessment, Al-Subaie Charitable Foundation- Grant-making Process Evaluation, Salim Bin Mahfouz Foundation- Theory of Change Forum, King Khalid Foundation

Greater San Diego Area

As a Research Assistant at the Caster Center, a prominent hub for information, data, and research on the local nonprofit sector, I actively contributed to vital projects under the guidance of esteemed academics:- Collaborated with Dr. Marcus Lam on a project focused on nonprofit employees’ well-being, collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data to assess overall health and financial well-being. - Teamed up with Dr. Hans Schmitz to delve into the Nonprofit Sector in Germany, playing a crucial role in cleaning and analyzing longitudinal data. The objective was to generate descriptive statistics providing insights into the size, field of work, and collaboration dynamics of nonprofit organizations in Germany spanning 2012.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Leadership Studies, 3.98

Master'S Degree, Public Policy And Management, 3.92