I am the CEO of Sowt Media, Inc., a leading podcast production, advertising and strategy company in the MENA region. We have successfully developed strategies and launched podcasts for large media clients and brands that have reached #1 on regional charts. In addition, Sowt produces unique and independent content from around the region reaching hundreds of thousands of people in important markets like Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE, Jordan and elsewhere. I work with creative people and organizations to help build capacity and grow into successful and effective institutions. Utilizing an extensive network, I help organizations develop and raise funds so that they can continue to grow. I co-founded 7iber.com in 2007 and led the organization as it grew from 3 volunteers into 17 fultime employees. For 7iber, I managed 7iber's strategic vision and implementation, development of the 7iber Cafe, and fundraising and revenue generation. I also worked on a number of creative media and storytelling projects, both in academic settings and in a humanitarian setting.I am formerly the program director at Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism. ARIJ works in all Arab countries with hundreds of dedicated journalists conducting investigations in their local communities. We provide financial support, training and help develop innovative investigative storytelling. Specialties: proposal writing, strategic planning, journalism, digital media, storytelling, communication planning, citizen media, podcasts, digital audio