Meet the Gaza Sky Geeks Team

A program of Mercy Corps

Who We Are

Gaza Sky Geeks was founded in 2011 by Mercy Corps with initial support from Google for startups, operating in both Gaza and the West Bank, GSG empowers young Palestinian individuals and tech companies by equipping them with the skills and opportunities needed to thrive in the global digital economy. Through training, mentorship, and support, GSG fosters innovation, economic resilience, and sustainable growth.

Core programs

Average participants Per Year

of the long training graduates Generated income within 12 months

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Management Team

Alan El Kadhi

GSG Program Director

Rand Safi

GSG Program Senior Manager

Hazem Kiwan

Individuals Program Manager

Israa Hamoudeh

Companies Program Manager

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Individuals Team

Meet the faces behind our cutting-edge tech training tracks, hackathons, program competitions, and game jams. This dedicated team works relentlessly behind the scenes, reviewing applications, scouting top instructors, and designing learning experiences that deliver real impact:

Hazem Kiwan

Individuals Program Manager

Haneen Bader

Community and Mentorship Officer

Leyan Zahdeh

Tech Unit Officer

Liza Abu Zant

Tech Unit Officer

Mohammad Irheem

Employability Coordinator - Gaza

Sohaib Arafat

Employability Coordinator

Raghad Salahat

Program Coordinator

Samah Ramadan

Program Coordinator - Gaza

Ahmad Baraka

Tech Unit Coordinator – Gaza

Ishaak Ksab

Tech Unit Coordinator – Gaza

Haitham Statyeh

Tech Unit Coordinator

Rasheed Abu Khader

Tech Unit Coordinator

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Elevate / Companies Team

Meet the team behind identifying and supporting the companies we work with. From constant field visits to company offices to comprehensive selection processes, this team works relentlessly to decide where support can make the greatest impact. As business development experts, they help Palestinian companies excel by connecting them with the right talent, facilitating market access, and opening doors to advisory opportunities that drive sustainable growth.

Israa Hamoudeh

Companies Program Manager

Raouf Said

Companies Program Senior Officer

Zaid Salem

Market Access Officer

Mahmoud Al Madhoun

Companies Program Coordinator - Gaza

Mohammad Zoroub

Companies Program Coordinator - Gaza

Doaa Younis

Companies Program Coordinator

Mona Mahroom

Companies Program Coordinator

Mohammad Ayesh

Market Access Coordinator

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Data & Support Team

Meet the team behind the surveys, insights, and data that shape our decisions. They turn feedback into actionable recommendations and work across teams to ensure smooth and effective program delivery.

Marwan Issa

Data and Learning Coordinator

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Communication and Marketing Team

Behind every design, every impactful word, every engaging social media campaign, and every success story is a passionate team turning vision into voice. Meet the Marketing and Communications team bringing our stories to life and amplifying our impact every day.

Shaden Tubaileh

Marketing and Communications Officer

Zara Rabaa

Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Samar Odeh

Marketing and Communications Coordinator