Hessa Alshuwaihi

Hessa Alshuwaihi has a diverse work experience in the fields of communications and diplomacy. Hessa started their career in 2012 with internships at Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority and Sky News Arabia. In 2013, they joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation as a Content Specialist, where they worked until 2016. Hessa then took on the role of Head of Diplomatic Communications section at the same ministry from 2016 to 2018. Currently, they are the Head of Communications and Public Diplomacy section at the UAE Embassy in Washington, DC, a position they have held since 2018.

Hessa Alshuwaihi has a diverse educational background. Hessa completed a Post-Graduate Diploma in Emirates Diplomacy and International Relations at the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy in 2016. Prior to that, they pursued a Master's Degree in Diplomacy and International Relations from Zayed University, which they obtained in 2016. Hessa'sundergraduate education includes a Bachelor's degree in Applied Media Studies from the Higher Colleges of Technology, where they studied from 2009 to 2013.

In addition to their academic achievements, Hessa Alshuwaihi has also obtained certifications from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, Executive Education. In February 2022, they were awarded a certificate of completion for the Leading Through the Changing Media Landscape Program. Hessa also received a certificate of completion for the Persuasive Communication: Narrative, Evidence, and Impact Program, although the exact date of completion is not provided in the information given. Both certifications were obtained from the Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education.