Deema Ershaid

Dima possesses extensive experience in resource development, communication, and program management across both the nonprofit and private sectors at local, Arab, and international levels. Her skills in attracting funding and networking have been honed over a decade of experience at the Cooperation Foundation. She holds an MBA from the University of Dundee in Scotland, where her thesis explored the role and activities of civil society organizations in Palestine. This combination of professional experience and academic background has equipped her with a diverse and profound skill set.

Additionally, Dima is an artist who has participated in numerous art exhibitions in Palestine. She was a student at the forum, training under well-known artists, including Professors Nabil Anani, Tayseer Barakat, Mohammad Saleh, and Moein Hassouna. Her passion for art has led her to this position at the forum, stemming from her belief that art is one of the most powerful means for developing communities to express themselves and channel their struggles for freedom and justice, as well as to convey their history, suffering, and aspirations. Art is a universal language that everyone speaks, serving as a nurturing ground for expression and creativity.