Holding a Master’s Degree in International Affairs and with over 15 years of experience in conflict and post-conflict regions, Julia is a highly skilled and passionate strategic communications professional. She specialises in developing and implementing communications strategies for conflict prevention, social inclusion, and community resilience, serving clients and donors such as governments, international NGOs, and global institutions like UNICEF. Julia has also authored numerous publications and spoken at renowned institutions such as the Wilson Center and the Atlantic Council, focusing on conflict resolution, civil society empowerment, and advancing gender equality. A dual Canadian-Syrian national, Julia holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and is fluent in Arabic and English.