We're mission-driven and vision-guided.

 Carol is the education visionary and mind behind Eculturo. In 2014, she decided to pursue a Master’s of Education with the sole purpose of changing how we do education. Since then, she has been engaged in non-stop research for this purpose and initiated several projects along the way, including multiple workshops for educators, a seminal article on the relationship between wonder and education, and, most recently, a course for parents and educators to promote compassion toward the child. 

Carol’s interest in psychology, sciences, architecture, technology, arts, and the human consciousness allows her to bring to her work a perspective that spans several fields. She has over 12 years of experience and worked as an education consultant, designer of learning experiences and curricula, educator trainer, program manager, program evaluator, technical manager, and researcher. She worked on projects with organizations and companies in the USA, Lebanon, and UAE and had multiple media and TV appearances, the latest to discuss the future of education in Lebanon. 

Carol holds a B.E. in Computer Engineering from the Lebanese American University and an M.Ed. in Learning and Design from Vanderbilt University. She considers herself an artist at heart.

Shadi has been the advisor on the development of Eculturo since 2023. He is a technology visionary with years of experience in building companies and managing multinational teams. He is a multiple-time author at Forbes, a member of the Forbes Technology Council, and listed in the "10 Best CTOs of 2021" by C-Level Focus.

He has been part of 2 multi-million dollar exits in the HR technology space and holds a B.S. in Computer Science and Mathematics from the Lebanese American University (LAU), a Master’s degree from the University of Salford, Manchester, and a PMP degree from PMI.

Shadi started his own startup called "intervu.ai" which allows companies to video interview candidates using Artificial Intelligence to cut down recruitment time and cost. His startup raised $600,000 in the first 12 months.

Joelle enables every initiative at Eculturo to take form and supports the team with her expertise in finance and marketing. 

Her professional journey began in the finance industry with 13 years of banking experience. In her quest for further knowledge, she delved into the fields of accounting and feasibility studies. Over five years, she honed her skills in cost analysis and market viability evaluation, enabling her to assess opportunities and develop robust business plans. Later, she transitioned into the dynamic realm of social media marketing. Over the past year, she has been actively engaged in managing online forums, overseeing content creation, and analyzing data.

 Joelle holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and a Master’s degree in Banking and Finance from Univeristé La Sagesse.  She's a mom of two beautiful boys.

Nadeen aligns the Eculturo space design with what children need to thrive. She is an architect who designs through the human-nature connection. As founder of “The Empty Cup”, a platform for artistic experimentation, she is driven by her passion for art and spirituality, addressing societal, psychological, and environmental issues. 

Nadeen has acted as Rotaract Club’s graphic designer and head of social media and public relations. She also initiated mental health support initiatives and environmental awareness campaigns within the School of Design at the American University of Beirut (AUB) as part of the Student Representative Committee.

During her undergrad years, she worked on residential, educational, commercial, and recreational buildings. All her studio projects portray a common theme: the study of human interaction with environmentalism. She also  conducted her thesis on using recycled materials in architecture and designing a socio-environmentally influential space. 

Nadeen holds a minor in Art History and a B.Arch. from the AUB. 

Tarek crafts experiences at Eculturo through which children can discover and express themselves. He has experience teaching diverse subject areas and different age levels and has now settled on teaching Philosophy at the high school level. 

Tarek's academic pursuits are driven by a deep interest in fostering critical thinking and social justice in education. This is evident in his Master’s research at AUB, a comprehensive study on National Identity in Civics Textbooks, which is a testament to his commitment to addressing societal issues through education. 

He is committed to revolutionizing education from the classroom and beyond. Working on international educational projects, he aims to bring together the best practices from around the world with the learner.

Tarek holds a Master's in Educational Administration and Policy Studies from AUB

Enas is the logo and brand identity designer of Eculturo. She is a graphic designer with three years of experience from freelance projects and personal endeavors. Enas has honed her skills in designing photo books, creating marketing materials, posts, labels, presentations, and developing branding strategies. She has also completed an apprenticeship focused on freelancing. Beyond her freelance work, Enas has collaborated with FDCD and volunteered with All Girls Code.

Enas has a unique approach to branding, seeing each brand as a person with a distinct character. She aims to become a character designer, deeply connecting brands to individual personas.

In addition to her expertise in design and art, Enas has a major interest in psychology and theology, pursuing a second major in theology. She explores how we can balance our work, spiritual life, and education. Enas has always aimed to create meaningful changes in education, and Eculturo has provided her with the perfect opportunity to pursue this vision.

Enas holds a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design from MUBS ( Modern University of Business and Science)