Maysoun Chehab currently serves as Chief of Education Section, Senior Program Specialist at the UNESCO Multisectoral Regional Office in the Arab States. With over 20 years of experience in the development field, Chehab possesses a wealth of expertise in program conceptualization, development, monitoring, and evaluation. Her extensive tenure has endowed her with a deep understanding of the needs, available resources, potential modes of intervention, policy dialogues, partners, and prospective funders within development institutions. Chehab has played a pivotal role in shaping policies and programs across numerous countries, including Lebanon, Syria, Sudan, Egypt, Jordan, Iraq, Palestine, the Gulf region, and Yemen. Throughout her career, she has forged strong and constructive partnerships with governmental organizations, as well as bilateral and multilateral development partners, including UN agencies and international organizations. Driven by her vision, Chehab is committed to fostering inclusive, equitable, and high-quality education systems that propel communities towards a brighter and more prosperous future.