Dima M. Toukan

Dima M. Toukan is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in diplomacy, law, and political issues in the Middle East. As the Founder and Chair of Integrated International since May 2011 and a Non-Resident Scholar at the Middle East Institute since December 2019, Dima has significantly contributed to regional studies and civil society development. Previously, as a Political and Women's Issues Specialist for the US-Middle East Partnership Initiative from July 2005 to June 2008, Dima developed assistance programs across seven countries in the Arabian Peninsula and Jordan. Dima's earlier roles include Manager at Talal Abu Ghazaleh Legal and Head of Communication and Foreign Affairs at the Jordan Institute of Diplomacy. Dima holds a Master's degree in Law and Diplomacy from The Fletcher School at Tufts University, a Graduate Diploma in Law from the University of Westminster, and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Economics from The American University in Cairo.