Experience Highlights

Rana Dajani is a molecular biologist, social entrepreneur, and global thought leader whose work bridges science, education, and social innovation. Her research explores genetics, epigenetics, and the intergenerational impact of trauma, with a focus on vulnerable populations. She integrates rigorous scientific inquiry with community-based approaches to advance resilience, learning, and well-being. As the founder of We Love Reading, she has pioneered scalable models for grassroots education and behavioral change across diverse cultural contexts. Dajani’s expertise lies in connecting cutting-edge science with real-world impact, shaping policy, empowering communities, and reimagining how knowledge can foster agency, adaptability, and inclusive development worldwide.

Roles

Rana Dajani holds several major roles that span academia, research, social innovation, and policy:

• Professor of Molecular Biology at The Hashemite University, where she teaches and conducts research in genetics and epigenetics.

• Founder and Director of We Love Reading, a social enterprise promoting reading for pleasure across 60+ countries.

• Scientific Researcher focusing on intergenerational epigenetics of trauma, particularly among refugee and marginalized populations.

• Global Thought Leader and Speaker on resilience, education, and social innovation, contributing to international forums and collaborations.

• Policy Advisor and Advocate involved in shaping science, education, and innovation policies in Jordan and the region.

• Mentor and Capacity Builder supporting youth, women, and academics in leadership, research, and social entrepreneurship.