Hedayah Alkhoraif
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Summary
Creative Programs & Community Engagement Specialist
Arts & Cultural Programs | Community Engagement | Creative Project Coordination, professional with international experience across Saudi Arabia, Australia, and Brazil. Passionate about designing meaningful cultural, educational, and community-based programs that foster creativity, sustainability, wellbeing, and human connection.
Experienced in community engagement, cultural programming, event coordination, creative project development, arts curation, workshop facilitation, and cross-cultural collaboration. Skilled at bringing people together through art, education, nature, and shared experiences while creating welcoming and inclusive environments.
Committed to developing programs and initiatives that create lasting social and cultural impact.
Overview
3
3
Languages
4
4
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Community Wellbeing & Workshop Support
Sião
Brazil
2026.03 - 2026.06
- Assisted in treating various health conditions using natural, plant-based remedies for improved patient wellness.
- Enhanced holistic well-being with herbal concoctions created from a range of medicinal plants.
- Assisted in art-based activities and community engagement programs promoting wellbeing and personal development.
Indigenous Cultural Exchange
Huni Kuin Indigenous Community
Brazilian Amazon
2026.01 - 2026.03
- Participated in cultural exchange initiatives and community-based creative projects.
- Collaborated with Indigenous community members through arts, learning, and cultural activities.
- Developed a deeper understanding of traditional ecological knowledge, community values, and sustainable living practices.
- Created mural artwork inspired by Indigenous culture and the Amazon rainforest.
Community Coordinator & Sustainability Volunteer
Vale do Éden Eco Village
Brazil
2025.06 - 2025.12
- Supported educational programs focused on sustainability, environmental awareness, and regenerative living.
- Assisted in planning and coordinating educational visits for schools, community groups, and international visitors.
- Facilitated eco-village tours, hiking experiences, and environmental education activities.
- Coordinated workshops in sustainable building, music, traditional crafts, cooking, beekeeping, and ecological living.
- Collaborated with multicultural volunteers and local communities to create engaging educational experiences.
Public Art & Community Projects
Australian Centre for Contemporary Art
Melbourne, Australia
2024.01 - 2024.12
- Designed and painted murals for cafés, libraries, and community spaces.
- Created visual identity and logo concepts for local businesses and community projects.
- Produced public artwork contributing to creative and community-focused environments.
Arts & Cultural Programming
Australian Centre for Contemporary Art
Melbourne, Australia
2022.01 - 2023.12
- Curated and coordinated exhibitions featuring local artists and community creatives.
- Exhibited original artwork in galleries and exhibitions in Saudi Arabia and Australia.
- Supported gallery installations, artist coordination, visitor engagement, and exhibition planning.
- Designed and delivered creative experiences encouraging participation and artistic expression
Founder & Manager | Community Café & Art Gallery
Sisters Cafe
Melbourne, Australia
2018.01 - 2021.02
- Founded and managed a community café that also operated as an art gallery and creative gathering space.
- Curated exhibitions featuring both personal artwork and the work of local artists.
- Designed and coordinated weekly cultural programs including open mic nights, poetry evenings, live music performances, workshops, and community gatherings.
- Built an inclusive creative environment encouraging community participation and artistic collaboration.
- Developed relationships with artists, musicians, and community organisations.
- Managed day-to-day business operations, customer experience, administration, scheduling, staff coordination, and event planning.
Education
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Qassim University 2013.03 - 2017.03
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Program Design & Development
- Cultural Programs
- Event Coordination
- Creative Project Coordination
- Arts Programming
- Gallery Coordination & Curation
- Workshop Planning & Facilitation
- Public Engagement
- Stakeholder Communication
- Community Partnerships
- Cross-Cultural Collaboration
- Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Creative Problem Solving
- Customer Experience
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Native
Portuguese
Intermediate
SELECTED PROGRAMS, EVENTS & INITIATIVES
Australia
- Earth Frequency Festival
- Orin Aya Festival
- Community Café & Art Gallery Programs
- Youth Workshops
- Community Arts Programs
- Music & Creative Events
- Community Libraries
- Public Art Projects
Brazil
- Vale do Éden Eco Village Educational Programs
- Sião Community Wellbeing Initiatives
- Huni Kuin Cultural Exchange Projects
CERTIFICATIONS
- Social Work Certificate
Timeline
Community Wellbeing & Workshop Support
Sião
2026.03 - 2026.06
Indigenous Cultural Exchange
Huni Kuin Indigenous Community
2026.01 - 2026.03
Community Coordinator & Sustainability Volunteer
Vale do Éden Eco Village
2025.06 - 2025.12
Public Art & Community Projects
Australian Centre for Contemporary Art
2024.01 - 2024.12
Arts & Cultural Programming
Australian Centre for Contemporary Art
2022.01 - 2023.12
Founder & Manager | Community Café & Art Gallery
Sisters Cafe
2018.01 - 2021.02
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
2013.03 - 2017.03