Yara Hejazi

Yara Hejazi is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in leadership, innovation, and business development. Currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of YOMN since September 2019 and a Business Mentor at Wadi Makkah since January 2020, Yara also founded MyGrapefruit.com and held multiple leadership roles at Midwam, including Head of Innovation Programs. Previous experience includes serving as a Sr. Business Development Associate at Tam hub and as a Project Manager at Global Diversity Marketing. Yara's commitment to youth development is exemplified through founding the Youth in Depth Newsletter, a non-profit organization aimed at showcasing the talents and achievements of Saudi youth. Yara earned a Master's degree in Communication and Media Studies from the New York Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Dar Al-Hekma College.