Rabie Jarmakani

President

A seasoned technology and telecommunications specialist with more than 30 years of experience in digital transformation, and a proven track record in building, scaling, and leading infrastructure-intensive businesses to sustained success.

Druze Nexus

Co-President

Bassem Azkul

Finance Director

Sam Azkul, MD. Druze American activist, focusing on peace, public health, economic empowerment through practical education

Hiba Alatrash

Communications Director

Dedicated to using digital communication and social media strategy to promote humanitarian values and the well-being and advancement of the Druze people.

Dr. Manal Hajali

Human Rights Director

Dr. Hajali is a board-certified optometrist with extensive experience in patient care, practice management, and building long-term relationships grounded in trust and compassion. In parallel with her medical career, she has been deeply engaged for many years in humanitarian and human rights work, advocating for vulnerable populations, including women, children, and families in need. Guided by integrity, service, and accountability, she believes that true professionalism is defined by compassion, both in healthcare and in humanitarian leadership.

Lubana Al Quntar

Arts and Heritage Director

Internationally acclaimed Syrian opera and Arabic classical singer, recognized for bridging Arabic musical heritage and Western operatic tradition on global stages. Dedicated to cultural preservation, education, and artistic excellence through performance, teaching, and cross-cultural initiatives.

Rami F. El-Khalil

Economic Empowerment Initiative Lead

A strategist and communications expert with 25 years of global experience, Rami El Khalil specializes in narrative building, partner alignment, and large-scale strategic transformation across public, private, and emerging-tech sectors.

Dr. Ashraf Alamatouri

Nexus Think Tank Director

A Fulbright Program recipient and senior leader with over 17 years of experience in Higher Education, Educational Leadership, and Strategic Communications. His scholarship and policy interests focus on linguistics, intercultural communication, and minority issues.

Areeje Hamza

Head of Mental Health Support

Mental well-being is a shared responsibility and a shared strength. We strive to educate our community on the importance of mental health and healing, reduce the cultural stigma around mental suffering, and pave the way for shared community resilience. We grow strong together.

Marwa Arsheed

Visual Communication Manager

Artist, musician, performer, and storyteller working across art, narrative, and graphic design. Contributor to Druze Nexus through culturally grounded creative work focused on care and collective well-being. A care-centered educator working with refugee communities, using art and human connection to support dignity, resilience, and social inclusion.

Alaa Arsheed

Swaida Colors Manager

Musician, violist based in Milan. Works across music, storytelling, and cultural documentation, focusing on identity, memory, and underrepresented voices. Through artistic projects, he develops work that cares for culture, heritage, and history, highlighting artists from Swaida and connecting their work to a global cultural dialogue.

Reham Jarmakani

Content Manager

Senior cybersecurity and IT engineer with over 10 years of experience, holding multiple certifications from IBM and Google. Currently working in ERP and system security management, including vulnerability assessment and penetration testing. Also preparing an educational channel focused on helping people protect their social media accounts and personal information.

Druze Nexus Acadamy

DN Acadamy Manager