Mylène, Chief Education Strategy Officer at 3elm, leverages over a decade of entrepreneurial and education consultancy experience across the EMEA region. Beginning her career in the Financial Advisory department at Mazars (Paris, France), she quickly advanced, co-founding and expanding various companies in the education industry. In her role, Mylène excels in guiding executives through challenges, offering expertise in organizational restructuring, operational procedures, impact measuring, resource optimization, and market expansion. Notably, her insight extends to the dynamic fields of education technology (EdTech) and program design, showcasing a keen understanding of their pivotal roles in modern business education.

Mylène has played a critical role in facilitating public-private pathway deals, which create seamless transitions for students between public educational institutions and private sector opportunities. She is adept at developing market penetration strategies for international higher education institutions looking to establish or expand their presence in the MENA region.

Additionally, Mylène has conducted comprehensive market studies linked to youth employability, providing actionable insights that help bridge the gap between education outcomes and labor market needs. She has also been instrumental in the development of career assessment technologies, which enable students to better understand their career paths and make informed decisions about their futures.

Mylène graduated from Sciences Po University (Paris, France) with a master’s degree in Finance and Strategy and a bachelor’s degree in Middle Eastern Studies. Her academic background, combined with her extensive professional experience, positions her as a leading expert in the field of education strategy and innovation.

As the Head of Professional Development & Student Services at 3elm, Jessica brings over 15 years of operational management expertise. Specialized in adaptive business processes, operational audit, and internal communication optimization, Jessica excels in aligning resources across organizational levels. Her commitment extends to fostering employee engagement through innovative training, development, and appraisal processes, strategically designed to maximize retention. Notably, Jessica's proficiency includes a distinct focus on higher education and curriculum development, showcasing her ability to navigate the nuanced landscape of modern academic structures.

Jessica has led needs assessment audits at educational institutions across MENA to assess the orientation infrastructure, ensuring that programs meet the diverse needs of students and staff. She has designed orientation curricula for different stakeholders, including learners, teachers, and orientation professionals, to enhance the overall educational experience and support system.

In addition, Jessica has advised several clients on emerging technologies in the marketplace as well as the job market landscape in the fields of smart cities and sustainability. Her insights have been invaluable in helping organizations understand and leverage new technologies to stay competitive and future-ready.

Jessica holds a Master’s degree in Communication and Cultural Journalism from Sorbonne Nouvelle University (Paris, France), and a Bachelor’s degree in French Literature from Saint Joseph University (Beirut, Lebanon). Her extensive professional experience, coupled with her robust academic background, establishes her as a leading authority in operational management and educational development.

As a management coordinator for 3elm, Jalal has worked in management and administration for more than 10 years bringing excellent administration, logistics and communications skills.

Jalal has coordinated more than 15 projects medium to big sized projects to ensure that all the requirements are met with and exceeding customer’s expectations.

One of the big project is Electric Vehicle Grand Prix (EVGP) which was done for 2 years 2023 and 2024 and it was an international program where schools from UAE, USA, Egypt and Italy participated in the program.

Jalal holds a bachelor degree in information technology from khawarizmi International College, as well as business diploma ABP

As development coordinator at 3Elm Education, Maya Motlik brings 20 years of experience creating programs with both government, non-profit and corporate partners in countries around the world.

She has mobilized resources for programs with the United Nations, with private funders and for political parties. In addition to development she is a skilled researcher and policy specialist. She has been living and supporting programs in the UAE for the past 6 years.

Maya has completed certificates programs in Technology and Innovation with the MIT Institute, has helped develop CRM programs for campaigns and holds a Master’s degree in International Development Economics from the American University (Washington, DC).