Our Team

Meet the diverse and dynamic team behind Wanabqa, a mosaic of unique backgrounds and perspectives. Our team's rich diversity, encompassing a range of beliefs, ethnicities, and experiences, is the cornerstone of our strength and creativity. From content creators to graphic designers, each member contributes to the vibrant tapestry of Wanabqa, making us a truly global collective deeply rooted in Syrian heritage. This diversity isn't just our pride; it's the essence of our impact and success.

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Irreligious/ Agnostic/ Spiritual

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Sunni

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Christian

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Atheist

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Druze

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Alawite

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Ismaili

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Women

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Men

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Queer

*Team members are descended from at least 11 different ethnic groups.

Wanabqa Leads

Founder & Executive Officer

Based in Toronto, Canada
From Damascus, Syria

Program Director & Manager

Based in Kocaeli, Turkey
From Damascus, Syria

Translations Director

Based in Berlin, Germany
From Dreykish, Tartus Governorate, Syria

Copyediting Manager

Based in Abu Dhabi, UAE
From Damascus, Syria

Web Developer

Based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
From Aleppo, Syria

Art Director

Based in Montreal, Canada
From Damascus, Syria

Video Editing Director

Based in Beirut, Lebanon
From Tannourine, Homs Governorate, Syria

Content Creators

Content Creator

Based in Szeged, Hungary
From Tartous, Syria

Content Creator

Based in Mississauga, Canada
From Damascus, Syria

Content Creator

Based in Melbourne, Australia
From Damascus, Syria, Palestine & Armenia

Content Creator

Based in Nova Scotia, Canada
From Shin, Homs Governorate & Husein Albaher, Tartus Governorate, Syria

Content Creator

Based in Hama & Aleppo, Syria
From Salamiyeh, Hama, Syria

Content Creator

Based in Damascus, Syria
From Latakia, Syria

Translators & Copy Editors

English Translator

Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
From Rural Damascus, Syria

English Translator & Copyeditor

Based in Damascus, Syria
From Damascus, Syria

English Translator

Based in Indiana, US
From Tartus, Syria

English Translator & Copyeditor

Based in St Albert, Alberta, Canada
From Aleppo, Syria

English/Arabic Translator & Copyeditor

Based in Damascus, Syria
From Damascus, Syria

English/Arabic Translator & Copyeditor

Based in Vienna, Austria
From Quneitra, Syria

English Translator

Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, US
From Aleppo, Syria

Graphic Designers

Graphics Designer

Based in Hanover, New Hampshire, US
From Jableh, Latakia Governorate, Syria

Video Editor

Based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
From Homs & Aleppo, Syria

Graphic Designer

Based in Leuven, Belgium
From Salamiyeh, Hama, Syria

Graphics Designer

Based in Amman, Jordan
From Dweir Baabda, Latakia Governorate, Syria

Graphics Designer

Based in Kyrenia, Cyprus
From Ma’aloula, Rural Damascus, Syria

Graphic Designer

Based in Toronto, Canada
From Damascus, Syria

Dardasheh by Wanabqa

Psychosocial Support Service

Dardasheh Coordinator

Based in Prague, Czechia
From Jableh, Latakia Governorate, Syria