Motaz Attalla

Motaz is a writer and education researcher based in Oakland, by way of Cairo. He has been working with young people and families on building more meaningful practices around education, learning and engagement with the world. Motaz co-founded and facilitates at the Middle East Youth Leadership Jam, a week-long gathering of young change-makers from across the Middle East. He also performs stand-up comedy, sometimes to mixed reviews and always with fear and a measure of good intent.