Obeida Takriti is a Public Policy and International Affairs graduate student in Beirut, currently working as the community manager at Alkindy, a social innovation accelerator empowering change-makers to induce positive change in their community. Obeida had the opportunity to study and work for 5 years in Dubai. He holds 2 bachelor’s degrees; in Psychology and in Communication & Information Studies, as well as a certificate in Middle Eastern Studies. He is also active in promoting psychological and spiritual well- being through meditation sessions.