Hi, I’m Jehane! I’m a systems designer, strategist, and social entrepreneur based in NYC. I am passionate about tackling complex global challenges through innovative, human-centered, design-driven approaches.
With over a decade in international affairs, strategic design, and business management, I craft sustainable, impactful solutions that bring together people, place, and purpose.
I love working at crossroads—merging disciplines, connecting people and ideas, and synthesizing disconnected ideas for innovative projects to emerge.
Whether building new initiatives or consulting with different organizations, I’ve led teams to co-create and implement solutions by developing innovation processes and strategies informed by community insights, systems thinking and collective ideation.
My work centers around regenerative design and how we can build holistic, long-lasting impact in harmony with communities, nature, and the interconnected systems that shape our world.
My experience spans across different fields such as regenerative agriculture and food systems, climate change, education, refugees, slum dwellers, social inclusion, cities and real estate.
Services
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Design Research & Stakeholder Engagement
I help uncover deep insights through human-centered research, tapping into the needs, motivations, and perspectives of key stakeholders. Using a mix of strategic design, systems thinking, primary research and stakeholder engagement, I provide a holistic, multifaceted analysis.
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Strategic Planning & Development
From vision to actionable strategy, I guide organizations through comprehensive planning. Together, we identify long-term objectives, prioritize key initiatives, and create a roadmap to reach the desired outcomes. My approach is engaging and adaptable and favors quick testing, iteration and validation to set the foundation for sustainable impact.
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Regenerative Design & Sustainability Consulting
My regenerative approach focuses on designing solutions that not only minimize environmental impact but actively restore and enhance ecosystems and communities. I assist clients in integrating sustainability principles for lasting change, grounded in harmony with natural and human systems.
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Design Thinking & Innovation Consulting
I bring fresh perspectives through structured, collaborative ideation sessions, equipping organizations with tools to solve complex problems innovatively. Together, we use design thinking to unlock creative solutions, prototype ideas, and drive meaningful, scalable impact.
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Workshops & Facilitation
Through tailored workshops, I facilitate learning and ideation processes that empower teams and stakeholders. My sessions are designed to be immersive and interactive, fostering shared understanding, creativity, and strategic alignment.
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Project Management & Roadmap Development
I offer structured, adaptable project development and management to bring visions to life. With clear roadmaps and defined milestones, I keep initiatives on track and aligned with strategic goals, ensuring efficient execution and measurable results.
Projects
Public Speaking
Policy Writings
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Arab Center for Scientific Research and Humane Studies
I was selected to participate in Istanbul and Marrakech policy trainings in December 2017 and May 2018 respectively with a group of practitioners working on integration of refugees.
Following the series of policy workshops in Istanbul and Marrakech, I wrote the policy paper “Empowering NGOs to Provide Effective, 21st century education for Syrian Refugees.”
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Habitat III, New Urban Agenda
I was invited to contribute to the policy papers, which where spearheaded by EAROPH, Australia, and that fed into the New Urban Agenda adopted by cities globally in Habitat III in October 2016.
I was a contributing writer to 2 Implementation Policy Papers regarding Municipal Finance (Issue paper 7) and Local Economic Development (Issue paper 12), where I proposed policy recommendations and action plan frameworks.
Featured in
LebNet: A woman on a mission: Jehane Akiki fights food scarcity in Lebanon
Agritecture: Farms Not Arms Tackles the Refugee and Food Security Crises
Rockefeller Foundation: A Call to Action: Multigenerational Collaboration for Food Systems Change
Kiron Talks... about Building Trust in Non-Formal Education