Nadia is the Head of Instagram’s Public Policy in MENA. In her role, she engages with experts, civil society, young people and policy stakeholders to ensure that Instagram’s features and solutions are relevant for the communities using the platform in the MENA region. Prior to working in the tech sector, she worked in Brussels at the Council of the European Union, in the Maghreb-Mashreq desk; and later at the European Parliament focusing on international relations with MENA countries. Nadia was born in Madrid to a Syrian father and Spanish mother and is currently based in the UAE.