Our Host Committee members support student filmmakers around the world and help ConnectHer take the ConnectHER Film Festival to the next level. Our Hosts are passionate individuals who support ConnectHer through expanding the festival’s reach, audience, and impact.

Host Toolkit

Meet the ConnectHER Host Committee 2025

Dina Al-Khateeb (Chair)

Afshan Khan M.D.

Amber Kolander

Dr. Baraah Attal

Constance Dykhuizen

Courtney Hawkins 

Elizabeth Avellán

Fayruz Benyousef

Jenna Wesam Youssef

Jessica Qunibi

Maica Jordan

Rabia Meghani

Rachel Kalantari

Saira Khan

Tara Pirnia

Taylor Ellison

Wajiha Rizvi

Wedad Jaber

 

This toolkit will give you everything you need to become a successful Host including sample social media posts, sponsor outreach materials and so much more!

HOST TOOLKIT