PalTechUS

Challenges in Demand

There is more demand for qualified IT talent in Palestine than supply.Learn More »

Challenges in Supply

There is low participation by women in the Palestinian IT sector.Learn More »

Challenges in the Ecosystem

There is no clear bridge/connection between the United States’ IT demand and Palestine’s IT supply.Learn More »

We hope that, through this work, we will:

Improve Palestinian Youths’ Technical and Soft Skills

Young Palestinians will develop the crucial technical and psychosocial skills necessary to compete with their American and European counterparts. Such support from the diaspora will also build up their confidence, an important catalyst for creativity and innovation.

Strengthen the Palestinian Labor Force

Mentorship and partnerships with local SMEs and IT incubators will also improve the strength of the local content, creating a sustainable cycle of quality Palestinian labor supply and likewise, global demand for Palestinian STEM skills.

Board Members

Muhannad Kanaan

Chair of the Board

Muhannad Kanaan is a cultivated Cybersecurity, Information Technology (IT) and Solution Executive with over…

Hisham Jabi

Founder & CEO

Hisham Jabi has more than 30 years of experience in managing digital transformation and…

Louisa Rahmani

Secretary

Louisa Rahmani has over 15 years of experience in advancing partnerships to accelerate impact…

Khuloud Odeh

Board Member

Khuloud Odeh is the Global Director of Digital Services at CGIAR. She brings a…

Advisory Council

Areen Shahbari

Areen Shahbari has over 15 years of corporate, business training, and consulting experience, working…

Tahani Abu Daqqa

Board member and volunteer with Damour for community development working in environmental projects.

Board of…

Ammar Aker

Ammar Aker is the Palestine Telecom Group CEO and a member of its Board…

Naser Aloul

With 35 years of diversified experience; in Saudi Arabia, Jordan & Palestine.

Working with Foundations…

Larry Cooley

Founder and President Emeritus of Management Systems International, Larry Cooley has more than 40…

Bassem El-Wazir

An IT professional and thought leader with passion for innovation and entrepreneurship. Bassem is…

Loay Elbasyouni

Loay was Part of the NASA team that made history in April 2021 for…

Larry Garber

Larry Garber is an independent consultant with more than 35 years of experience working…

Fakhira Halloun

Fakhira Halloun is a Palestinian citizen of Israel. She completed her doctorate in 2019…

Zahi Khouri

Zahi W. Khouri, a Palestinian- American born in Jaffa, Palestine is the Founder, former…

Rashad Massoud

Rashad Massoud, MD, MPH, FACP is Senior Vice President and Chief Program Officer at…

Manal Zraiq

Mrs. Zraiq is a Palestinian business woman, Chairwoman of al Mustaqbal School, Chairwoman of…

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