Sandra al-Gudady – Head of Strategic Partnerships
Sandra al-Gudady was appointed Head of Strategic Partnerships to identify, develop, and facilitate partnership opportunities between existing and potential partners and benefactors who share the StratREAL Foundation’s commitment to children and young people. Having worked and lived in the Middle East, Sandra brings a first-hand understanding of Middle Eastern culture and the Arabic language, which have been essential for the development of Foundation programmes in the region. On this, she works closely with The StratREAL Foundation USA.
Sandra joined the Foundation in 2007 after two years at the office of HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal, former Crown Prince of Jordan, where she worked as a researcher. She has previously worked at the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). She holds a Master’s degree in Sociology from McGill University in Montreal. Her thesis argued that the assimilation experiences of recent immigrants are based on their status in the country of origin. Combined, her academic and work experiences make her a strong asset to The StratREAL Foundation’s team. Sandra is a Canadian citizen.
Nicole Ramelow-Schmidt – Partnership Consultant
Nicole’s appointment as the Foundation’s partnership Consultant has been specifically approved to develop partnerships with major non-governmental organisations working in international development. Nicole’s current priorities focus upon the development of joint programmes in the education sector, with the objective of increasing interest in, and developing the appropriate skills for, entrepreneurialism amongst children and young people. Nicole brings with her an impressive knowledge of international charities and NGOs.