Ahmed Hayman, Professional Photographer, Web page: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Hayman got his Visual storytelling diploma from the Danish school of media and Journalism in 2011. Hayman has been a staff photographer for 8 years at AlMasry El Youm Egyptian Daily Newspaper. He is the founder of Beit El Sura Photography School and Beit El Sura Studio in Cairo. In 2018, published his first photography book “The Dream is still alive” about Syrian refugees and their dreams. He is the creator of El Gouna Film Festival celebrities’ dramatic portraits series in 2018.

As for exhibitions, photography and film series exhibition “Dear Future World” by Ahmed Hayman and Reem Ossama in Beit El Sura,2020. Hayman got an award of one of 500 most influential people in the Arab world in Arab Social Media Summit – Dubai, 2015. He gave a speech in Rise-Up Summit Talk in 2018.

Hala Galal, Film director, script writer and producer, email:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

B.Sc. in Mass Media - Cairo University 1988

B.Sc. in film directing from The Higher Institute of Cinema 1994

Diploma in Film Directing from the Higher Institute of Cinema 1996

Residency in Switzerland from Pro Helvetica 1998

Ms. Hala Galal is a film director, script writer and producer. She is the founder and was the executive director of SEMAT Production & Distribution (Cairo) for 10 years. She was the president of The Caravan Euro Arab Festival for 3 years, and the artistic director of the Women Film Festival in Aswan for 1 year. Ms. Galal was also founder and Director of the EFF Education Film Forum at Al Gouna and Aswan Film Festivals for 2 years. She directed more than 18 films and produced more than 15 others. Her long documentary ‘Women ChitChat’ won the Silver Prize at the Rotterdam Film Festival in 2006. Ms. Galal has participated in several local and international film festivals and Cinema Funds as a jury member in recent years, and has been a guest speaker and lecturer in many festivals, conferences and workshops.

Hayat Badr (PhD), Academia, Email:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

M.A., Mass Communication, Cairo University

Ph.D., Mass Communication, Cairo University

Dr. Hayat Badr is a teaching member in faculty of mass communication, PR & advertising department. She had the PhD Degree of Mass Communication, Cairo University, Egypt with grade Excellent and 1st rank, on “Media Diversity Criteria In Egyptian Media, 2018” and had the Master Degree With grade: Excellent, On “International Media And Dialogue Among Civilizations, 2011”.

Dr. Hayat is working as a managerial board member in the Media agency of faculty of mass communication, also working as editing secretary of the academic journal of public relations and advertising published from faculty of mass communication, Cairo university for the academic years 2019 -2020, 2020-2021.

Supervising the training program of public relations and advertising department both in Arabic and English section from 2017 till now.

A committee member responsible for developing media courses in public relations and advertising department.

Nermeen Alazrak (PhD), Academia, Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

B.A., Mass Communication, Cairo University

M.A., Mass Communication, Cairo University

Ph.D., Mass Communication, Cairo University

Dr. Alazrak is an associate professor in Journalism Department, Mass Communication Faculty at Cairo University. She has a track record of academic achievements in researches, teaching, academic supervision. Her main interests are media laws and ethics, press freedom, new media, media and society especially Arab media and media from an Islamic perspective. Dr. Alazrak is interested in conducting collaborative research. She inspires to develop the media regulations and to guarantee the audience's right to know.

Sherif Moody, Public Awareness Campaigns Expert, Email:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

B.A., Mass Communication, London College of Printing, University of London, UK

MA: School of Media, London College of Printing, University of London, UK

Mr. Sherif Moody started his career at Saudi Research and Marketing in Frankfurt, New York, Saudi Arabia and London. In 1992, he moved to Cairo, Egypt where he started consulting work with USAID and other organizations such as UNICEF, UNDP, UNODC, NCW, NCCM and EU.

In 2001, Mr. Moody started his teaching career at MSA university. Since then, he worked as a senior lecturer in PR and supervisor of graduation projects at various universities, including Ecole Supérieure Libre Des Sciences Commercials Appliquées (ESLSCA), the American University in Cairo (AUC), Misr University for Science & Technology (MUST), Ain Shams University, Ahram Canadian University (ACU), and Cairo University.

Key social public awareness campaigns Mr. Moody has created:

The UNICEF HIV/ AIDS Awareness Program, the HIV National Response in Egypt Campaign, which consisted of several workshops and a series of promotional material.

The USAID (IBM) Egyptian Tourism Workforce Development Program (ETWDP).

“Reading for All” campaign that helped encourage children reading and decreasing children illiteracy.

“Read for your Child” Campaign encouraging parents to read for their children.

“Guinness World Book of Records” by the World Book, USA. The First Children’s encyclopedia in Egypt.

Children at Risk” campaign, an NCCM and EU joint campaign to raise awareness of “Street Children” “Working Children”, “Disability” and “Girl’s Education Initiative”. In 2015/2016, he was awarded a contract with GIZ for “Participatory Development Program in Urban Area (PDP).”

Several awards Mr. Moody has received for his distinguished work:

• Teacher of the Year, Mass Comm Dept, MUST University, 2018
• Winner of the International Advertising Association Award, 2010 and 2005
• Winner of the H.E. Suzanne Mubarak Award,"Street Children" Awareness Campaign, 2010
• Winner of the H.E. Suzanne Mubarak Award,"Reading for All" Awareness Campaign, 2009
• Winner of World Printing Association Award, 2002

Reem Wagdy, News anchor & show host, Email:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

B.A., English Language and Literature, Ain Shams University.

M.A., English Language and Literature, Ain Shams University.

Ms. Reem Wagdy is a TV Broadcast Journalist, News Anchor, Show Host, Foreign Affairs Correspondent, Media Lecturer and Professional Media Consultant and Trainer.

Ms. Wagdy was invited from the USA Department of State to participate in the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP): TV Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. This visit offered her a remarkable experience at CNN and Fox News, to be added to what she learned from the BBC school years before. Ms. Wagdy was the only Egyptian presenter chosen as a member of the International Media Watchers for the 2016 USA Presidential elections. There, she had the opportunity of conducting an exclusive interview with former presidential candidate Senator Ted Cruz.

Ms. Wagdy joined the media team of the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Presidential coverages as a Foreign Affairs Correspondent. Traveling to Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and America she covered important events, summits and conferences, including the 70th session of the UN and the Security Council election live from New York. She also conducted exclusive interviews with the President of the UN General Assembly and a number of Permanent Representatives and Ambassadors to the UN.

Ms. Wagdy teaches a wide range of courses covering both TV Broadcast Journalism and English language, for undergraduates and postgraduates, in a number of renowned universities. She is also a professional media trainer and consultant in several TV networks, including ONA Academy, On TV Network affiliate. She also has a distinguished experience as an Assessor, Consultant and Lecturer at the Egyptian Police Academy; conducting evaluation and assessment of Egyptian candidate officers for United Nations Missions worldwide. She also supervises and lectures in the preparation programs and exams for UN Missions.

Dina Magdy Maurice (PhD), Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

B.A., Mass Communication, Broadcasting Department, English Section, Cairo University, 2009

M.A., Mass Communication, in Media Psychology, Cairo University, 2015

Ph.D. Mass Communication, in Media Psychology, Cairo University, 2021

Dr. Dina Maurice is a highly accomplished Communications expert and television producer with a proven track record of success in the television industry. With over 15 years of experience in various channels and networks such as ON E, ON TV, Dream TV, and most recently MBC Masr in the 'El Hekaya with Air Adeeb' Program.

Throughout her career, Dr. Dina has held diverse roles, showcasing her versatility and comprehensive understanding of the media landscape. She has excelled as a TV researcher, adeptly uncovering relevant information and insights to support compelling storytelling. As a skilled script writer, she has crafted engaging narratives that resonate with audiences. Additionally, she has successfully served as a field producer, line producer, and segment producer.

Dr. Dina's expertise extends to a wide range of TV formats, including talk shows and investigative shows. Her in-depth knowledge of these formats enables her to design and execute captivating programs that captivate viewers and leave a lasting impact. Her ability to navigate the complexities of the media landscape, combined with Dr. Dina's sharp analytical skills, has consistently resulted in the creation of engaging content that resonates with diverse audiences.

Dr. Dina is a graduate of Cairo University’s Faculty of Mass Communication, where she currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Communication. This academic foundation has equipped her with a deep understanding of the underlying principles and theories that drive effective PR and Communications strategies.