Dr. Amir Dhia is the Higher Education Manager at the Education Above All (EAA) Foundation. He is actively engaged in the higher and tertiary education scholarship programs and alumni of 13,000+ marginalized and conflict-affected youth from 40+ nationalities in 85+ leading higher education institutions across 14+ countries. 

Amir is a senior executive leader with over twenty-five years of international experiences, including Dean, Director General, and Advisor—spanning the private, public, non-governmental, and state sectors. He has contributed to the development of institutions, partnerships and initiatives that bridge academia, industry, and international organizations.

Dr. Dhia holds a summa cum laude PhD specializing in the Knowledge Society and Diplomacy, combined with a number of professional designations. He is an Associate Professor, and continues to publish, speak and train globally on education diplomacy, leadership, and development—emphasizing the impact of education at large as a driver of inclusion, global citizenship and sustainable progress worldwide.