I was born and raised in Egypt, where I studied biotechnology. In 2021, I moved to Utrecht in the Netherlands to start a PhD focusing on breast cancer. I have always been busy with volunteer work which first brought me to the Voorkamer as Arabic language coach and community dinner coordinator. My interest in topics around migration and cultural exchange further brought me to the Migrantour Utrecht. In my role as Intercultural Companion I seek dialogue with the participants, share my experience and knowledge in a meaningful way, and connect to lots of different people.