Sumaya Barakat

Sumaya Barakat is an experienced education and media professional currently serving as an Education Officer at INJAZ Al-Arab/JA MENA since August 2023. Prior to this role, Sumaya worked as an Animator at Plan International from April 2022 to March 2023, and as a Media Designer and Marketing Officer at The Orenda Tribe between October 2021 and January 2022. In 2021, Sumaya participated in the Product Design Fellowship: Towards Sustainability and Resilience with takween, focusing on sustainable design practices. Additional experience includes being an Artist in Residence at RIIFS Jordan, a Video Editor at Mateen متين, and a Children's Book Illustrator for author Priyanka at Brave Soul Kids Studio. Sumaya began professional endeavors as an intern at Tomandora Productions in 2019, following a Bachelor's degree in Animation and Multimedia from the University of Petra achieved in 2020.