Executive Director of the Legatum Center for Development and Senior Lecturer at MIT Sloan School of Management, Dina H. Sherif is a renowned expert in economic development, risk capital, and entrepreneurship and innovation. With over twenty years of experience, Dina has made significant contributions to shaping and advancing these sectors globally. She is known for her ability to build mission-driven organizations and teams from the ground up, inspire through public speaking and storytelling, advise governments on policies to create robust and sustainable private sectors, and build community and global networks that act as agents for change.

Communications and Storytelling Specalist at the Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship. Donovan Beck is a multifaceted storyteller – an author, filmmaker, and advocate committed to reshaping dialogues around mental health and creativity, particularly on digital platforms. Through poignant poetry and evocative films, he crafts a sanctuary on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, promoting authenticity and purpose-driven content. 

Donovan Beck’s background originates in the film industry as a documentarian and commercial filmmaker. He transitioned to the digital creation realm in 2020, leveraging his skills as a communications researcher at the California State University Northridge and as an advocate to craft compelling stories.