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Magdolyn Kawas is a passionate professional with over a decade of experience in nonprofit management, community organizing, and program development, along with eight years in tech sales, marketing, and advertising. She cares deeply about community, human development, and personal growth, having worked with organizations like MAS Youth and the Arab American Association of NY, as well as companies like Zillow and Yelp. As a proud Palestinian-American and born-and-raised Brooklynite now living in California, Maggie loves history, cultures, and tracking down the best spots for every type of cuisine in the cities she visits—though nothing ever compares to NYC. She values authenticity and always aim to show up as her true self, creating spaces where others feel safe to do the same and open up without fear or shame.