Malak Emad

Founder of Dear Future Luminary

STEM • Leadership • Digital Creation. Building platforms that turn ambition into impact through intentional growth and community-driven solutions.

Malak Emad

Invention Story

I don't just learn—I build.

I've never been interested in doing things the traditional way. I like understanding how things work, breaking them down, and rebuilding them better.
From leading student communities to creating Dear Future Luminary, everything I've done comes from the same place: I see a gap, and I try to fill it. My work sits at the intersection of STEM, leadership, and creativity. I'm not here to follow a path. I'm here to create one.

Experience

JAN 2026 - PRESENT UNICEF

U-Reporter (Youth Advocate)

Participating in youth-led data collection and surveys addressing education, climate, and social issues. Contributing youth perspectives to UNICEF-supported advocacy and policy insights. Engaging with a global network of young people to amplify community-driven solutions.

MAY 2024 - PRESENT Dear Future Luminary

Founder & Program Director

Founded a youth-led initiative dedicated to guiding high school students toward scholarships, global programs, and intentional personal growth. Designed the vision, structure, and long-term roadmap of the initiative, translating lived experience navigating competitive opportunities into accessible guidance. Currently developing a professional website from scratch to centralize summer programs, STEM clubs, MUNs, resources, and growth tools. Led training sessions and mentorship-style discussions on summer programs, sustainability, and leadership, empowering students to make informed academic decisions. Built a mission-driven personal brand centered on impact, clarity, and community service.

FEB 2024 - PRESENT Kode With Klossy

Project Manager

Led the planning and execution of web-based projects within a structured, intensive coding program. Coordinated task distribution, timelines, and team communication for collaborative, project-based learning. Managed project milestones while contributing to front-end development using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Ensured project delivery aligned with user needs and program objectives.

FEB 2024 - PRESENT International Organization of Youth

Youth Advocate

Participated in a global youth advocacy program focused on climate action, policy, and sustainability. Designed and contributed to awareness campaigns that reached over 1,000 online viewers. Collaborated with international youth leaders, strengthening a global perspective on advocacy and impact. Integrated advocacy insights into leadership roles across education, STEM, and entrepreneurship initiatives.

2024 - PRESENT Mohandes El Math

Head of Operations & Platform Manager

Founding member responsible for taking the platform from idea to live operation (0→1). Led coordination with external development teams/vendors to select, launch, and operate the educational platform. Fully manage the Admin Panel, including student onboarding, subscriptions, technical issue resolution, and daily platform operations. Built and managed the WhatsApp customer support system end-to-end: Designed structured quick replies and response flows; Organized lead handling, support tickets, and follow-ups. Recruited, trained, and supervised a WhatsApp Support Team, ensuring consistent communication and service quality. Optimized Customer Experience (CX) by reducing response time and streamlining communication with students and parents. Played a key role in operational scalability by offloading day-to-day operations from the instructor and enabling sustainable growth.

FEB 2023 - PRESENT NY Academy of Sciences

Project Manager

Managed collaborative research projects within international youth teams. Coordinated timelines, deliverables, and team communication. Developed leadership and organizational skills in a research-driven environment.

JAN 2023 - PRESENT Junior Academy

Researcher

Conducted independent, team-based research under mentorship of international scientists and subject-matter experts. Developed evidence-based insights addressing challenges in climate change and sustainability. Collaborated with a global cohort of students from 100+ countries, contributing to interdisciplinary problem-solving. Presented research outcomes and recommendations to a global youth and expert network, emphasizing real-world applicability.

JAN 2024 - NOV 2025 Connect Rise

Mentor

Served as a mentor delivering structured guidance sessions on summer program applications and personal profile development for high school students. Led live sessions on Google Meet with 50+ attendees per session, focusing on building competitive student profiles, identifying global opportunities, and strategically approaching scholarships and international programs. Sessions were recorded and later published on YouTube, reaching 500+ viewers, significantly expanding access to mentorship content beyond live participation. Provided clear, step-by-step frameworks to help students improve extracurricular positioning and navigate application processes with confidence and direction.

Projects

Associated with Dear Future Luminary

Impact Platform

Founded a youth-led initiative focused on democratizing access to global opportunities for high school students, especially from underrepresented backgrounds. Designed a structured platform highlighting STEM clubs, international summer programs, scholarships, competitions, and skill-building resources. Developed the project vision, branding, content strategy, and roadmap independently. Led research and curation of fully funded and merit-based opportunities, simplifying complex application processes for students.

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Associated with Connect Rise

Mentorship Series

Designed and delivered a structured mentorship series focused on guiding students through summer program applications and personal profile development. Led live sessions on Google Meet with 50+ attendees per session, focusing on building competitive student profiles, identifying global opportunities, and strategically approaching scholarships and international programs. Sessions were recorded and later published on YouTube, reaching 500+ viewers.

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Associated with Kode With Klossy

Culture Odyssey

Collaborated with a global team to build a web-based project focusing on user experience and storytelling to highlight cultural exploration. Strengthening technical communication and problem-solving skills in a team-based environment.

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Associated with AFS Intercultural

Crop Growth Control

Designed a sensor-based system to monitor air temperature and soil humidity, automating irrigation to reduce water waste. Scalable solution for water conservation in climate-vulnerable regions.

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Mastered Skills

Web Development
Python
Project Management
Strategic Planning
Youth Advocacy
Digital Branding
Data Analysis
Mentorship
Public Speaking
UX/UI Design
Executive Operations
Climate Research
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