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Naeem Ul Hassan

Globally, women have been instrumental in bringing about change, dismantling barriers, and shaping history. In business, politics, innovation, and activism, these extraordinary women have demonstrated unparalleled vision, leadership, and perseverance. One such example is Refka Elech, who resides in Vantaa, Finland.

Founder of Sandramor

is the founder and CEO of Sandramor, a globally renowned business consulting firm. Sandramor provides expert assistance with Finnish immigration laws, regulations, and procedures for individuals and companies.

The organization assists individuals, families, businesses, and diplomats in almost all aspects of immigration, including Residence & Work Permits, Legal Support & Appeals, Registrations & Documentation, Relocation Services, Employment & Social Integration, Financial & Practical Assistance, and Business & Company Registration in Finland.

Political Career

Refka’s career as a politician has been outstanding. She currently holds several important positions, including Deputy Councillor, Vantaa City Council (Social Democratic Party, SDP) 2025-2029, Deputy Member, Multicultural Advisory Board, City of Vantaa, 2025-2029, Member, Multicultural Advisory Board (Vantaa & Kerava, VAKE wellbeing services counties), 2021-2024/2025-, and Deputy Member, Local Democracy and Inclusion Board, and vice representative of the Multicultural Advisory Board.

Her previous roles include Member in Organizations’ Advisory Board (Järjestöjen neuvottelukunta) 2023-2024, Deputy Member, Health and Well-being Advisory Board (HYTE-neuvottelukunta) 2024, Member, Statement Committee 2024 (Julkilausumavaliokunta), Uusimaa Demarinaiset and Representative of Demarinaiset (Social Democratic Women) in the Uusimaa District Council 2024, and SDP international board member and event coordinator. (Uusimaa means the southern region of Finland.)

International & Diplomatic Roles

Refka has served as Second Deputy to the President of the Tunisia branch of the International Commission on Human Rights but is no longer with them. She also held positions as the ambassador for Peacefully Connected (North Europe), the American board advisor in Finland, and the public relations manager and director of the EU office for a social Arab organization (main office in the USA). Refka represents her native country, Tunisia, in many events in Finland (African Day and African Week). She works hard to build a bridge between her diaspora (Tunisian, Maghrebians, Arabic-speaking, Francophone, as well as African) and Finland.

Academic Background

Refka has a solid academic background. She holds a bachelor’s degree in e-commerce and sales management in addition to several national and international certifications. The American Board has certified her as a leadership coach.

From Banker to Globally Renowned Politician and Entrepreneur

Refka’s transformation from banker to globally renowned politician and businesswoman is incredibly motivating. After overcoming several obstacles in her life, she made the decision to speak up for others, particularly those going through similar struggles. She entered politics because she believed it was the greatest way to serve and support others. Her first election was in 2021 for the city council. She got the first position: Deputy Member of the Municipal Advisory Council for Multiculturalism in the City of Vantaa, Finland and others that we mentioned before.

She continued to engage in business ventures in addition to her political involvement. Her firm, Sandramor, has quickly gained international renown.

Success comes to those who embrace challenges. Refka is a great example of this. She put forth a lot of effort and overcame many obstacles to achieve notoriety on a global level.

 Naeem Ul Hassan

Women have made significant contributions to education by establishing educational institutions, promoting universal access, defending educational rights, and creating innovative teaching strategies. One such example is Nada Adwan Yazbeck, whose trailblazing initiative has earned her global recognition. UAE-based Nada has over 16 years of experience as an educator.

It is impossible to overstate the significance of educators like Nada, as education is widely recognized as a major factor in a nation’s economic development and growth.

Founder of MyTeacher App

In 2023, Nada launched MyTeacher which is definitely a revolutionary initiative. MyTeacher is a mobile application that matches and connects students with certified school and university teachers for online (or in person) tutoring sessions, wherever they are located and whenever they need it, bringing personalized, flexible learning that’s built on human interaction and real time support to help students grow and thrive and to allow teachers to reach them globally and make a significant impact.

Global Impact

Nada has distinguished herself as a transformative force in education on a worldwide scale. MyTeacherApp’s gold membership in the International Chamber of Commerce in France and Lebanon is a testament to its influence on a global level.

Awards & Recognitions

Nada has received several honors for her exceptional contributions to education. Gulf News and BeingShe most recently named MyTeacher the Best Education App in the Excellence in Education category.

From Civil Engineer to Widely Admired Education Leader

Nada began her career as a civil engineer working for several multinational corporations. However, a deeper passion—the desire to teach students and make a difference in their lives—was always there.

During her years of teaching, Nada witnessed the difficulties that students, parents, and teachers encountered, from the lack of flexibility in learning to the need for more personalized support and connection. She realized things needed to change.

This realization, along with her own parenting experiences and online classes at Columbia and Harvard, led to the creation of MyTeacher, a platform that aims to bridge the gap between teachers and students in a meaningful and impactful way.

Success comes to those who embrace challenges. Nada is a wonderful example of this. She put forth a lot of effort and conquered many obstacles to become the woman she is now.

Under her astute direction, MyTeacher has grown to become a platform with over 100 active teachers and hundreds of students across three continents. MyTeacher facilitates individualized, flexible, one-on-one learning between certified teachers and students at a time that works for both parties.

The objective is to enable all students to develop in the way that best suits them, to provide teachers with the freedom to teach with purpose, and to make high-quality education accessible.

Nada has made too many contributions to the field of education to mention them all here. It wouldn’t be inaccurate to argue that she has emerged as one of the most inspiring women in education.