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Rana Samara

Managing Director and Co-Founder

Since co-founding Mindset in 2010 and stepping into the role of Managing Director in 2012, Rana has been a driving force behind the firm’s growth and its ability to deliver client-focused solutions to the highest standards.

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Anas Al Masri

Technical Director and Co-Founder

As Mindset's Co-Founder and Director of the Technical Delivery Unit, Anas has led and provided technical support for numerous large-scale national and international research and evaluation projects, focusing on development and humanitarian contexts in the Middle East region and Africa.

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Majd Masannat

Head of the Project Management Unit

As the Head of Mindset's Project Management Unit (PMU), Majd is responsible for the planning, implementation, and delivery of research projects Mindset implements in various countries.

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Majd Haddad

Senior Technical Delivery Unit Manager

As the Senior Technical Delivery Unit's Manager, Majd supervises Operations and Data Processing's teams at Mindset.

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Valeria Strusi

Research Unit Manager

Valeria is Head of the Research and Analysis Unit at Mindset, where she leads research projects from survey design through to data analysis, interpretation, and reporting. She is recognized for her strong work ethic, reliability, and commitment to delivering high-quality analysis. Valeria’s proactive problem-solving approach and clear communication enhance her contributions to every project.

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Rafael Pilliard-Hellwig

Survey Statistician and Data Scientist

Rafael Pilliard-Hellwig brings over a decade of experience in survey research, data science, and monitoring and evaluation. At Mindset, he provides statistical and methodological expertise across research projects in the Middle East and Africa, helping teams design robust studies, generate reliable findings, and translate complex data into actionable insights. His experience spans public health, nutrition, economic development, and enterprise research, including national surveys in Jordan and health facility censuses in Nigeria. With expertise in sampling, statistical modelling, and R and Python programming, Rafael supports evidence-based decision-making through rigorous analysis, practical guidance, and team capacity strengthening. He holds a Master of Data Science from the University of British Columbia and a BA with Honours in Law and Political Science from Carleton University.

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Tareq Mihdawi

Senior Data Processing Supervisor

Tariq serves as a Data Processing Officer at Mindset, where he supports data cleaning, analysis, and visualization to ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based projects.

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Ayat Arabiat

Operations Manager

As Operations Manager at Mindset, Ayat leads the Operations team and ensures seamless coordination across departments to drive organizational efficiency and project excellence. She plays a key role in optimizing internal processes and aligning resources to meet strategic goals.

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Funmi Oyerinde

Technical Project Manager (Nigeria)

As Mindset's Technical Project Manager in Nigeria, Funmi leads research projects, from inception to final delivery, including training, progress reporting, and developing detailed reports.

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Gianmarco Meta

Senior Research Associate

As part of Mindset's Research team, Gianmarco supports the research process, from tool design to data analysis and final reports preparation.

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Bana Makahleh

Project Manager

As Project Manager at Mindset, Bana oversees the full lifecycle of data collection projects, from planning and training to execution, progress tracking, and final reporting.

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Feryal Ghazi

Technical Project Coordinator

Feryal serves as a Technical Project Coordinator at Mindset, where she supports the implementation of development projects across Jordan, Palestine, and Nigeria.

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Ban Rashdan

Senior Business Development and Partnerships Officer

Ban serves as a Senior Business Development and Partnerships Officer, contributing to the development of project proposals and identifying partnership opportunities.

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Rachel Ogbonna

Business Development Officer and Proposal Writer

Rachel serves as a Business Development Officer and Proposal Writer at Mindset, contributing to the development of high-quality, compliant, and competitive project proposals.

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Tareq Samara

Data Processing

Tareq Samara supports Mindset’s research projects through survey programming, data cleaning, and quality assurance, helping ensure accurate, reliable, and high-quality data. Combining technical expertise with a strong focus on efficiency, he leverages Python, AI tools, and prompt engineering to develop internal applications and automation solutions that streamline workflows and strengthen data quality. His background in e-commerce also brings a client-focused perspective, helping him understand expectations and deliver work to high standards. Tareq is proficient in Python, SurveyCTO, ODK, and Microsoft Excel and holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Princess Sumaya University for Technology.

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Mohammad Odeh

Senior Data Processing Officer

As part of Mindset's Data Processing Team, Mohammad participates in data analysis, cleaning, and visualization efforts to ensure the design and implementation of high-quality projects.

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Abdullah Bader

Data Processing Officer

As part of Mindset's Data Processing Team, Abdullah participates in data analysis, cleaning, and visualization efforts to ensure the design and implementation of high-quality projects.

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Iyas Al Owaneh

Data Processing Officer

As part of Mindset's Data Processing Team, Iyas participates in data analysis, cleaning, and visualization efforts to ensure the design and implementation of high-quality projects.

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Manal Al Hasanat

Data Quality Assurance Officer

Manal serves as a Data Quality Assurance Officer at Mindset, where she ensures the accuracy, reliability, and consistency of data across the full project lifecycle. Her work focuses on establishing efficient systems that uphold data integrity and support evidence-based decision-making.

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Alaa’ Hamdan

Operations Field Manager

As Operations Field Manager at Mindset, Ala’a plans and oversees all field- and office-based projects across the Middle East, ensuring the delivery of reliable, high-quality data and smooth project execution from inception to completion.

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Ahmad Sallam

National Operations Coordinator (Nigeria)

Ahmad serves as the Operations Coordinator at Mindset in Nigeria, where he oversees the planning and execution of both field and office-based projects from inception to completion.

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Hamdan Hamdan

Operations Officer

As part of Mindset's Operations, Hamdan contributes to the smooth planning and completion of field-based projects in the Middle East region.

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Halla Janaydeh

Operations Officer

As part of Mindset's Operations Unit, Halla ensures the seamless execution of organizational activities by managing processes, allocating resources, and maintaining compliance with quality standards.

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Rahaf Alalwan

Operations Officer

As part of Mindset's Operations Unit, Rahaf ensures the seamless execution of organizational activities by managing processes, allocating resources, and maintaining compliance with quality standards.

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Alaa' Kassabieh

National Senior Operations Officer (Lebanon)

As Mindset’s Senior Operations Officer in Lebanon, Alaa' is in charge of field operations coordination, identifying and training field staff in Lebanon, and overseeing quality assurance of the implemented projects.

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Mohammad Alqassas

Senior Administrative Officer

As a Senior Administrative Officer, Mohammad manages Mindset's logistics and project procurement. He also support the Operations Team with fieldwork management with recruiting fieldworkers and managing their database.

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Ala'a Zahran

HR and Administrative Officer

As an HR and Administrative Officer at Mindset, Ala'a contributes to the smooth organization of the workplace and project procurement management.

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Sultan Al Atyat

Public Relations and Logistics Services Officer

As Mindset's Public Relations and Logistics Services Officer, Sultan fosters strategic partnerships, ensures compliance with regulations, and manages logistics to support operations and project execution.

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Mohammad Al Kanani "Hamada"

Logistics Support Officer

Hamada helps Mindset's team by taking care of logistical aspects of daily life at the office.

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Waleed Mubarak

Logistics Support Officer

Waleed helps Mindset's team by taking care of logistical aspects of daily life at the office.

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Aruna Samson

Hygiene Support Officer

Loren helps Mindset's team by taking care of logistical aspects of daily life at the office.

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Why Mindset?

Mindset stands out for its rigorous research capabilities, encompassing comprehensive data collection methods, skilled handling of diverse research populations, and extensive international experience. Our technical assistance excellence is marked by the ability to rapidly mobilize experts, navigate complex contexts, and employ advanced, scalable tools for real-time progress tracking. Central to our ethos is responsive management, ensuring we remain agile and effective partners to our clients. With a presence across Jordan, Nigeria, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Yemen, and Ukraine, and operations in Lebanon and Tunisia, Mindset can effectively respond to unique local conditions

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Data

Data collection services customized to our partners' needs: surveys, focus group discussions, observations, in-depth interviews, and ethnographies.

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Insight

Aiding decision-makers and stakeholders with providing actionable information through analysis, third-party monitoring (TPM), thorough verification, and rigorous evaluations.

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Action

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