Hanaa Jaber is an educator, instructional designer, and EdTech trainer and consultant with over 20 years of experience in the field of education. She brings a rich blend of academic expertise, practical experience, and visionary thinking to the Reimagine Education Awards judging panel. Her work centers on digital transformation in language education, equitable learning design, and teacher empowerment across diverse contexts. Hanaa is a Lead Convener with Middle East Professional Learning Initiative at Harvard Graduate School of Education where she has presented, led, and moderated widely respected regional webinar series that foster collaboration among educators and promote innovative instructional practices. As an educational leader, university lecturer, teacher trainer, and researcher in Applied Linguistics, Hanaa is deeply committed to evaluating educational innovations that promote access, engagement, and meaningful skill development for all learners.

Hanaa Jaber is widely recognized for her contributions to digital language learning, teacher professional development, and learner-centered instructional design. She has taken on key leadership roles in academic institutions and regional educational initiatives, shaping policy and practice in language education and digital transformation.

Hanaa has successfully designed and facilitated professional development programs that have trained and empowered hundreds of educators both locally and internationally. Her workshops have reached diverse teaching communities across the MENA region and beyond, focusing on AI in education, blended learning models, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and inclusive pedagogies. 

Her PhD study and research investigate the impact of a digital language learning and teaching, AI, and assessment, and her professional expertise is complemented by her deep commitment to educational equity and access. As an instructional designer and consultant, she works closely with educational institutions to develop contextually responsive curricula, train faculty, and implement technology-enhanced learning environments that drive meaningful change.