Nada Salem

Nada Salem is a Design Strategist with a rich background in Architecture & Planning and Strategic Design, specializing in designing for the human experience.

She holds a Master of Science (MS) degree from Parsons School of Design - The New School and a Bachelor of Interior Design (BID) from the American University of Sharjah.

Nada has worked in various prominent roles, including as a Design Strategist at McKinsey & Company, Innovation Strategist at Gensler, and Graduate Design, Strategy & Health Fellow at the International Rescue Committee.

Her diverse experience also includes roles such as Strategic Foresight Intern at Autodesk, Graduate Design Researcher at Healthy Materials Lab at Parsons School of Design, and Interior Designer at Dar Al-Handasah (Shair and Partners).

Nada is deeply passionate about inclusivity and brings a unique perspective to her work, drawing from her identities as an Egyptian, an Arab, a woman, and an immigrant.

She values the uniqueness of the human experience and is committed to continuous learning, relearning, and unlearning throughout her professional and personal journey.