Sarah Dahanni

The Aula Fellowship is an AI specialized NGO and a Think Tank which mission is to ensure that everyone can access the conversation on how AI is being implemented in society.

As a Junior Scholar-Consultant at Strategy International (SI), I lead the development of high-impact policy papers and analytical articles focused on Artificial Intelligence and social development. My research published on the SI platform reaches hundreds of thousands of monthly visitors. Beyond my individual research, my responsibilities include providing strategic support to senior consultants and researchers on a wide array of qualitative and quantitative projects.

As a Research Consultant at Middle East Consultancy Services, I specialize in providing evidence-based analysis for legal proceedings within the UK, mainly, and other European countries occasionally. My work centers on the preparation and delivery of Country Expert Reports, Document Authentication, and Nationality Assessments, often involving highly sensitive material from fragile contexts across the MENA region. By leveraging advanced open-source investigation techniques and intensive data analysis, I ens

During my tenure as Team Lead, I spearheaded a strategic partnership with the Thüringer Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Wissenschaft & Digitale Gesellschaft to develop a highly complex and comprehensive concept paper. In this capacity, I served as the primary liaison, facilitating critical communication between our supervisor and the project team to ensure absolute alignment with ministerial objectives. My role was central to the project's success, as I was responsible for tracking the team’s progress, establis

During my time at CARE International in Lebanon, I was promoted from Recruitment Assistant to Human Resources Officer in a remarkably short term, a direct result of my rapid learning curve, proactive "can-do" attitude, and proven ability to deliver high-quality results under intense pressure. In this elevated role, I led and supervised the full recruitment lifecycle, meticulously organizing and facilitating every stage to ensure organizational growth within a fragile and fast-paced context. Beyond my prim

I spearheaded the literature review and data synthesis for a comprehensive study on the ongoing national waste management crisis. This work meticulously mapped the crisis trajectory, both before and during, significant European Union interventions and funding cycles in Lebanon, offering a critical perspective on the efficacy of international aid in fragile states. I was particularly focused on the evaluation aspect of these policies, where I utilized theory-of-change frameworks and impact indicators to ass

During my time with CARE International, I supported the MEAL officer in a diverse range of M&E strategies to track progress, ensuring that every humanitarian intervention met the high standards required by international donors. My responsibilities included the refinement of data collection tools and needs-assessment frameworks, which were essential for the accurate identification of beneficiary requirements in a rapidly shifting crisis environment. To maintain field-level accountability, I conducted syste

My studies focused on the complexities of governance in transition states and the socio-economic drivers of inequality, with a particular emphasis on creating data-driven solutions for global challenges. Throughout the program, I developed a sophisticated technical toolkit, specializing in the use