Kawthar studied Psychology at McGill University and then obtained my Master's degree in Child & Adolescent Mental Health from King's College London. Since then, she has worked with children with various developmental and emotional disorders in centres and hospitals in Cairo. She has also worked in inclusive early educational centres to create learning environments that support children's cognitive social, and emotional development to endow them with the skills needed for school readiness and beyond. Kawthar's passion lies in improving the lives of all children and young adults to help them reach their full potential.