Founder and DirectorWe Love Reading
Rana Dajani is a professor of molecular biology at the Hashemite University in Jordan. Her area of expertise is epigenetics and biomarkers of trauma among refugees. She is a tireless supporter of building indigenous research capabilities in the developing world and created a mentoring program to support women scholars in STEM that was recognized by the National Academy of Sciences.
Rana is a social entrepreneur and global thought leader. She founded We Love Reading, a grassroots initiative to create changemakers in underserved communities by fostering a lifelong love of reading. Recipient of the UNESCO International Literacy Prize, We Love Reading has established more than 8,000 locally run libraries in over 60 countries. Rana has also been recognized as a Fulbright, Eisenhower, Ashoka and Yale Morse Fellow. Rana has been named on the list of the 100 most influential Arab Women and received the Jacobs social social entrepreneur award, Nansen UNHCR refugee award, and the Schwab Social Entrepreneur Award.