Lamis Harper🇩🇪
Head of Advisory Unit - Information and Knowledge Management at Doctors Without Borders (Médecins sans Frontières)
About Lamis Harper
Head of Advisory Unit - Information and Knowledge Management at Doctors Without Borders (Médecins sans Frontières)
Throughout her 15-year career, Lamis has led transformative initiatives in strategic market and cultural insights, communications development, and user research for global leaders in the private and public sectors (see recommendations from past clients at Meta on her LinkedIn profile). Her interdisciplinary approach combines advanced academic training in STEM and the arts with expertise in qualitative research, creative strategy, and tech innovation. Originally a music graduate, she earned a Master’s in Creative Practice from Goldsmiths University in London, specializing in ethnographic research, and later expanded her focus to life sciences, international relations, and space exploration. In 2023, she was awarded a scholarship to pursue Space Studies at the International Space University in Strasbourg. In 2024, she joined MSF as Head of the Advisory Unit for Information & Knowledge Management.
Expertise
Sessions with Lamis Harper
- Mentorship Session (30 min): General mentorship
What mentees say
“If you're looking for someone who can provide guidance or share knowledge about "UX research" and similar topics, don't hesitate to contact Lamis. She is one of the best individuals I've had the pleasure of knowing, and her dedication to mentoring is excellent. She always provides valuable insights, and you can feel her commitment to the tutorials or assistance she can offer.”
“I'm very grateful that I had the chance to chat with Lamis! I can second the feedback that she's incredibly generous with her time and has a wealth of knowledge about the UXR industry to share (both IC and lead-level experiences). She talked through the reasoning behind different methodologies without me needing to ask, and changed my mind about what "confidence" really means in the workplace…”
“I highly recommend Lamis to anyone who is looking for help with their job search. She provided actionable feedback on my CV and asked thoughtful questions about my goals. She was also generous with her time, sharing various ideas and resources. And lastly, she's really friendly and encouraging. Thank you, Lamis.”