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Layal Abatain

Layal Ababtain
BS in Finance, King Saud University

Area(s) of Interest: Nonprofit work, Entrepreneurship, PR/Marketing

Experience: Working with different nonprofit organizations and clients in the tourism/culture sectors on their strategic priorities

Ideal Job in 10 Years: In a consulting role that allows me to help regions unlock their creative industry potential

What led you to enroll in the MSLCE program at Northwestern? My excitement to learn about leadership in creative industries and gain more insight in this field

If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be? Quiet, efficient, detail-oriented.

If you could donate one million dollars, which cause/organization would you support? AlNahda Society, an advocacy group in Saudi that promotes women empowerment and enablement.

Where are you from? Riyadh, Saudi Arabia