About

Alessandra El Chanti is an admissions professional, media educator, award-winning film director, and double alumna of Northwestern University. Her experience as a student, admissions professional, and adjunct faculty member at NU-Q gives her a unique, multifaceted perspective and brings valuable insights to her work in student engagement, recruitment, and education. 

El Chanti plays a key role in developing and leading pre-university initiatives that engage high school students across Qatar and the region. Her work includes leading outreach programming, on-campus recruitment and yield events, and building strategic partnerships with high school counselors and educators.

Drawing on her firsthand experience within the NU-Q community and her work across admissions, education, and media, El Chanti helps expand access to higher education and connects prospective students with the academic, creative, and professional opportunities available at Northwestern Qatar.