Our Team
Mosaik’s mission is to close the gap in refugee university access. Meet the team behind that mission.

Ben Webster
Ben previously worked at the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Syria crisis team in Jordan, the UK Foreign Office, and Transparency International, and has led research on peer-to-peer platforms for the UK Government.

Byna Almomani
Byna holds a Masters degree in Management Information Systems (MIS). She has worked as a lecturer in a number of Jordanian universities before joining the humanitarian sector. She has worked on humanitarian programming for 6 years. Byna is passionate about working with young people and Community Based Organisations.

Lana Anabtawi
Lana is a project and programme management specialist with over 8 years of experience in managing and implementing social impact initiatives across the MENA and Asia regions. She holds a Master’s in International Business from EAE Business School in Barcelona and specializes in programme design, research, advocacy and strategy development.

Mai Nasrallah
Mai is an education and youth specialist dedicated to supporting young people in humanitarian crises. She holds an MSc in Human Rights from LSE and is a PhD candidate in Critical Studies in Education at the University of Auckland. Mai has designed and implemented youth programs in Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, Tunisia, and Ethiopia.

Miki Aristorenas
Miki holds a Masters degree (Ed.M.) in International Education Policy from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Miki has worked on international and US education projects with nonprofits, start ups and universities across the United States, Europe and the Philippines.

Amir Raki
Amir is an academic, currently working as a Lecturer in Marketing at the University of Liverpool Management School. His research delves into the crossroads of service design, vulnerability, and well-being, with an emphasis on marginalised communities. Before joining academia, Amir worked in the UK not-for-profit sector, particularly in enhancing educational and employment opportunities for people from refugee backgrounds

Matt Wingate
Matt is the Senior Director for Business Development at the International Rescue Committee, leading institutional fundraising for humanitarian crises. He has managed programs with NGOs like IRC, Save the Children, and Oxfam. As IRC’s Country Director in Tanzania, he oversaw large-scale education programs and supported refugees in accessing university, inspiring his connection to Mosaik’s mission.

Paul Fean
Paul is Global Programme Lead on Skills and Opportunities for Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship with Plan International. His previous roles include as Global Roving Youth Advisor and Youth Project Manager in Jordan with the Norwegian Refugee Council. Paul has a PhD in International Education, which was focused on participatory action research with youth education teachers in Sudan.

Salim Salamah
Salim was born in Syria, lived in Sweden, and emigrated to the U.K. He works at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office across the education research portfolio including education in conflict and protracted displacement settings, public sector reform to improve schools performance and learning outcomes. He is interested in the potential of education in fostering a sense of hope and dignity. Salim read public policy at Blavatnik School of Government and St Antony’s College, Oxford University. He also holds a degree in the sociology of migration and ethnic relations, Malmö University, Sweden and read Law at Damascus University, Syria.

Sarah Broad
Sarah is Chief Operating Officer at New Philanthropy Capital and is a qualified chartered accountant. She completed her training with PricewaterhouseCoopers in the UK and Australia before moving into finance roles in the private sector including Computershare, STA Travel and the International Accounting Standards Board. Before joining New Philanthropy Capital, Sarah was the Chief Financial Officer at Leonard Cheshire Disability.

Sianne Haldane
Sianne Haldane is a philanthropy and impact consultant, advising companies and high-net-worth individuals on philanthropic and CSR strategies. She chairs STEP’s Global Philanthropy Advisors Group, serves on the UN Global Compact UK’s Advisory Committee, and advises UBP’s Biodiversity Restoration Impact Fund. A keynote speaker at philanthropy events, she is also a Trustee of Save the Rhino and Mosaik Education, supporting refugee access to tertiary education.

Victoria Collis
Victoria, a consultant, has advised education and finance ministers in countries like Pakistan, Lebanon, Türkiye, and Nigeria. She has worked in education research, serving as interim Managing Director of EdTech Hub and adviser to the What Works Hub. Since 2016, she has been a Trustee of the Eden Academy Trust, a leader in special needs education, becoming Vice Chair in 2022.