Staff

Hanadi Hijris, Planning and Environmental Supervision Manager
Hanadi holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology, and a Diploma in Education, from the University of Haifa. Currently focuses on empowering women through local sustainable agriculture initiatives. hhigris@taeq.org

Amal Badarny, Environmental Education Coordinator
Amal works with the Green Network, Ecotop projects, and student/teacher courses for high schools and universities. She coordinates projects with more than 40 schools. amal.badarny77@gmail.com

Lydia Hamudy, Project Coordinator in Sustainable Development
Lydia promotes sustainable agriculture and cooperates with women's NGOs. She is further involved in the education branch. lediahmod1987@gmail.com

Saed Khalayle, Green Building Custodian
Saed is in charge of the precious green building. He takes care of maintaining the structures and arranging events.

Rafat Abu-Rayah, Environmental Planning Consultant
Rafat is responsible for granting building permits and mapping. arc.raaft@gmail.com

Eyad Ganayem, Urban Planning and Governance
Eyad works on inspection and regulation enforcement within the communities of Sakhnin, Eilabun and Kaukab Abu El-Heija. Eyad.gh2014@gmail.com
Jennifer Sheffield, International Coordinator
Jennifer develops proposals and designs programs in the English-speaking sector. She also develops academic articles and case studies, and provides green building consulting. A LEED Accredited Professional with 12 years of sustainability and green building experience, she holds an MA in Peace and Conflict Management from Haifa University and a BS in Geography from Texas A&M University.

Dr. Hussein Tarabeih, Executive Director
Hussein received his Ph.D. from the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, University of Haifa. Currently he is a Professor for Environmental and Geopolitical Conflicts at Sakhnin College. Email:tarabeih@taeq.org