Sheikha Johara Mohammed Al Thani

Director of Partnerships, Doha International Family Institute (DIFI)

Sheikha Johara Mohammed Al Thani is Director of Partnerships at the Doha International Family Institute (DIFI), leading strategic collaborations to promote family well-being. She previously served as Director of Advocacy and Communications (2022–2024). She holds a master’s in public administration and development economics and has extensive experience in human rights education, civil society, and humanitarian initiatives, with recognition from UNHCR and regional institutions.

Dr. Buthaina Abdullah Abdulghani Al Abdulghani

Dr. Buthaina Abdullah Abdulghani Al Abdulghani is Chair of the Hadhara Foundation for Research and Community Development. She holds a PhD in Islamic Economics and an MA in Sharia and Islamic Studies. She leads education and community initiatives that foster intercultural dialogue, serves in multiple leadership roles including Qitaf Educational Company, and founded Amjad International Academy. She has received GCC awards recognizing her impact in education and volunteer work.

Dr. Maryam Al Kuwari

Dr. Maryam Al Kuwari is Director of the Gulf Studies Center and an Assistant Professor of International Relations in the International Affairs Department at the College of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University. She earned a BA in International Affairs from Qatar University (2012), an MA in Middle East Studies from SOAS University of London (2015), and a PhD from the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies, University of Exeter (2021). Her work focuses on Gulf affairs and international relations.

Sheikha Amna Al Thani

Sheikha Amna Al Thani is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Strategy Hub, a purpose-driven consultancy supporting Qatar’s public and private sectors in turning visions into executable strategies. Her work spans public policy, economic diversification, education, and climate action. She holds a BA in International Politics from Georgetown University and an MA in International Security from Sciences Po, bringing a global outlook grounded in deep local understanding.

Asma Shafi

Asma Shafi is a Researcher at the Doha International Family Institute and a former faculty member in the Social Work program at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, with 14+ years of experience in practice, teaching, and research. She holds a BA and MA in Social Work and is currently a PhD candidate at Hamad Bin Khalifa University. Her research interests include family stability, disability studies, family counseling, tribal marriage customs, and women’s empowerment.