Nour Alkhayat
- Founder of Urban Beyond, an initiative that reclaims public spaces and transforms them into platforms for healing and belonging.
- PhD researcher in Inclusive Participatory Urban Planning at Istanbul Technical University.
- Holds a Master’s in Urban Design from ITU; her thesis examined participatory processes in Istanbul municipalities and the role of communities in shaping public spaces.
- Humanitarian experience since 2014, facilitating workshops and building community trust.
- Focused on placemaking, inclusive design, and empowering communities, especially children and persons with disabilities.