Kholoud Khalifa is an Austrian-Egyptian journalist who is passionate about politics and human stories. She has experienced a number of different fields throughout her career and engaged with people from all walks of life. She has taught at several institutions, including the American University in Cairo and the University of Applied Science in Vienna. She also worked for the United Nations as a communications officer and advocated for refugees in both Egypt and Austria. She spent time as a culture analyst at a London-based consultancy firm and currently facilitates cross-cultural dialogue for Soliya, a New York-based organization. In addition to working as a media trainer at Fair Observer, she recently completed a degree in coaching and works with teams and individuals on personal growth and leadership.