I have 20 years of experience working in not-for-profit event and project management, as well as writing, editing, and publishing. Currently, I am the Executive Director of NAMES network, where I strategize and oversee the fulfilment of the network’s mission, goals, and objectives. I lead a multi-functional team, developing and offering unique services, activities, and projects that aim to build and reinforce the science engagement community in North Africa and Middle East! My passion and mission is engaging, informing, educating, and inspiring communities and individuals, whether science engagement professionals or the public at large.I am also the Head of the Cultural Outreach Publications Unit at the Library of Alexandria and Editor-in-Chief of SCIplanet, a science popularization magazine published in Arabic and English. I manage a team of four editors and two graphic designers, producing mostly promotional, but also educational, publications for 15 different departments within the Cultural Outreach Sector that aim to promote and popularize science, art, and heritage through a diversity of activities. SCIplanet magazine, both printed and online, was my initiative and I am proud of how the Publications Team and I have developed it since it launched as a newsletter in 2009.Outside of work, I'm an avid reader; I also enjoy writing for myself, not just for work! I love and enjoy practicing a variety of arts and crafts: drawing, painting, canvas stitching, knitting, and recently designing and sewing casual wear.Another common aspect between professional and personal is that I enjoy networking, meeting new people, exchanging thoughts and learning from each other. Please feel free to reach out to me via email: maissa.azab@bibalex.org; you can also find me on Instagram as azabmaissa and on X as AzabMaissa.Skills: Project Management, Writing, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Digital Marketing, Communication, Social Media, ClickUp (task management), Canva (design), Social Media (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter)