Prof. Mirahan-Zedan, Ph. D.
University Professor
Research Methods Coach
Internationally Certified Training and HRD Expert
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Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt
King Abdul-Aziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
ABOUT ME
Mirahan-Zedan
Professor of Design at Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt; and at KAU, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. She has been working in higher education in full-time teaching and development positions for over 25 years. Read More...
1994-2008
Ph.D; Ms.C.; Bs.C. Helwan University​
2005-2007
Ph.D.
The University of Reading, UK
The University of Southampton, UK
2011-2023
International License in Training and HRD (CT)
The International Board of Certified Trainers (IBCT)
2010-Current
Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF)
National Career Development Association (NCDA)
2009-2010
Professional Certificate in Management
The American University in Cairo (AUC)
1997-1999
Diploma in Translation
The American University in Cairo (AUC)
It is my happiest time! I love training and all other issues related to training design, delivery, evaluation, and management. I love it the most! I never get tired of it!
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I am honored to participate as a co-trainer in more than 40 rounds of developing university leaders and professors. I also trained leaders and managers of some large industrial companies in Egypt such as El-Saad Group for Food Industries and Sphinx for Glass.
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It is the best time ever when you see how your efforts impact people's lives! read more...
Training University Leaders and Professors
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Designing, Developing, and Evaluating Training Programs
As a training and human resources development expert, I designed and developed many training programs and training toolkits. Moreover, I am highly specialized in training needs analysis and assessment as well as training evaluation.
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I am very interested in using technology to develop learning and make it more engaging. With the Coronavirus crisis, the need for digital learning has increased dramatically as it has become an unavoidable necessity. Many years earlier, I have been working on E-Learning as a promising future for adults education.
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Designing and developing training programs is very similar to doing the same with educational programs. By 'educational' I mean read more...
Leader and Co-Founder of NGOs and Community Initiatives
This is the most fulfilling experience ever! I found the purpose of my life by engaging with civil society. Changing the lives of children and youth by changing their value system through innovative ways of education is really rewarding. Working with youth on community initiatives is what makes me feel truly alive! Youth have an incredible amount of energy and freshness that creates a vibrant work environment and makes anybody feels full of hope.
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I worked as a community leader of many initiatives that target civic education of...read more...
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Service Learning (SL)
As an education reform and civic education activist, I was invited to participate in a series of workshops held by the Ma'an Alliance for Civic Engagement at the John Gerhart Center for Philanthropy and Civic Engagement at the American University in Cairo. The workshops aimed at connecting education to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
(CSR) is one of the hottest issues in the corporate world. The bridge between CSR, education, and philanthropy is the Service Learning (SL). read more...
Giving Voice to Values (GVV)
I am honored to participate in the 2 days workshop the output of which was this book entitled "CSR Passion and Beliefs (A)." Giving Voice to Values (GVV) is an innovative approach to values-driven leadership development in business education and the workplace, pioneered by Dr. Mary C. Gentile (GentileM@darden.virginia.edu ).
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GVV is not about persuading people to be more ethical. Rather GVV starts from the premise that most of us ... Read more...
Fellow of the TNGO Initiative Program
As a leader in the field of NGOs, I was selected to participate in the Transnational NGO Fellowship Program at Moynihan Institute, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University, in Upstate New York, USA.
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Transnational non-governmental organizations (TNGOs) participate in the evolution of global governance and shape the daily lives of millions around the world. The growing visibility of these organizations has created ... read more...
Fellow of the Leaders for Democracy (LDF) Program
This is one of the most life-changing experiences I have ever had! Participating in the Leaders for Democracy program was a cornerstone of my life. This program was previously run by Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs under the management of the MEPI office and the funding of the USAID.
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In this program, I had the opportunity to spend three months in the US with a group of community leaders and social activists working towards learning...read more...
