Staff
Jane Qureitem
Business Development and Capacity Building Specialist
Jane Qureitem is a Business Development and Capacity Building Specialist with over 15 years of experience in entrepreneurship, SME development, training, and project management. She holds an MBA from Birzeit University and has worked extensively with NGOs, international organizations, and private sector institutions across Palestine and the MENA region. She is a certified Business Plan Trainer with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and a certified SME Consultant and National Expert with The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Jane specializes in designing and implementing entrepreneurship and business support programs for youth, women, startups, and small businesses. She has delivered more than 50 training programs and provided consulting services in business planning, strategic development, mentoring, and organizational growth. She has been selected by the Swedish Institute as one of 31 women entrepreneurs from the MENA region for the She Entrepreneur Program In 2019 and has participated in many international initiatives. She also contributed to the establishment and organizational development of the Palestinian Trainers Association.
Zaina Jarrar
Hub Coordinator
Zaina Jarrar is the Hub Coordinator and a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with experience across the private sector and NGOs. She has a solid foundation in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and donor relations, and works on supporting partnerships and impactful development initiatives. Fluent in English and Arabic, she is committed to fostering collaboration and supporting entrepreneurship and community development.
Heda' Al-Saqqa
Project Coordinator
Over 10 years of experience driving impactful social, economic, and humanitarian programs across Palestine. Spearheaded youth- and women-led startup acceleration programs. Heda' has consistently demonstrated a unique ability to enhance program visibility, secure donor funding, and build sustainable local capacity.
George I. Lolas
Project Manager & Hub Coordinator
George Lolas is a Finance & Investment Professional currently serving as Project Manager and MAAN Hub Coordinator. He brings over 7 years of experience in consultancy, project management, impact investment, and outsourcing. His work focuses on building strategic partnerships, designing sustainable economic development programs, and supporting startup growth and ecosystem development in Palestine.
A'la'a Abujnaid
Marketing and Digital Marketing Expert
Alaa is a Market Development Specialist at MA’AN Development Center, working on a project focused on the economic empowerment of youth by strengthening labor market–relevant skills and improving professional integration, alongside supporting private companies and startups to enhance their growth and competitiveness. She brings over ten years of experience in marketing and digital marketing, as well as a background in management, project management, and leading marketing and advertising campaigns. Her role centers on business development, market analysis, and data-driven marketing strategies that improve performance and create sustainable growth opportunities. Alaa holds a Master’s degree in Total Quality Management, which informs her approach to process improvement, efficiency, and measurable results.
Abdullhaq Qandah
Multimedia journalist and communications specialist
Abdulhaq is a multimedia journalist and communications specialist with over a decade of experience across the government, media, and development sectors in Palestine. At MA’AN Development Center, he contributes as a Social Media Branding and Promotion Specialist, bringing his expertise in visual storytelling, content creation, and digital engagement to support the organization’s communication, outreach, and public visibility efforts. He is highly skilled in design, video graphics, and multimedia reporting, with a strong ability to turn trending topics into compelling and professional content. In his primary role, Abdulhaq serves as Director of Media and Protocol at the Ministry of Public Works and Housing, where he has led public relations strategy and media operations since 2013. His work includes media relations, content writing, event management, strengthening digital presence, and covering ministerial activities and official events. Earlier in his career, he held communication and public relations roles at the Palestinian Government Media Center under the Prime Minister’s Office and at the Palestinian Society for Consumer Protection. With a background in data journalism and a collaborative approach to storytelling, Abdulhaq combines technical expertise with strong editorial depth, adding value to every media and communication project he undertakes.
Omar Bouzyieh
Business Development Specialist
Omar Bouziyeh is a co-founder, investor, and business development specialist who believes in the importance of empowering youth and strengthening their ability to develop innovative ideas, build entrepreneurial ventures, attract investment, and create sustainable positive impact. He currently serves as a Business Development Specialist at MA’AN Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, where he supports entrepreneurs within the innovation and startup ecosystem. Since 2021, he has also been the Founder and CEO of Sustainable Bee, an agri-tech venture that offers, through its flagship product BeeTech, an Internet of Things (IoT)-based solution for modern beekeeping by collecting and analyzing in-hive data and sending real-time notifications through a dedicated user application, thereby enhancing the efficiency of investment in sustainable agriculture. Prior to that, Omar worked as an Operator and Supervisor of the Organic Compost Plant under the Circles Project at the House of Water and Environment, where he oversaw the management of a medium-scale organic composting facility in Beitillu. During this experience, he led a cross-functional team of six members, coordinated with municipal and community stakeholders, monitored quality control processes, prepared donor reports, and delivered community awareness sessions and specialized training workshops. The plant was awarded first place in a product quality competition across six countries.
