Dana Khries
Consul
Biography
Dana Khries pursued a multidisciplinary education
coupled with practical training and active participation with NGO's and civil society bodies operating in Jordan, particularly
those involved in defending women's rights.She graduated in 1999
from the Faculty of Law of the University of Jordan. Thereafter,
she received her professional legal training for two years and
passed the Jordanian bar exam. In 2004, she graduated from the
Jordan Institute of Diplomacy and obtained the Higher Diploma in
Diplomatic Studies, Honoris Causa.
When she first joined
the Jordanian Diplomatic Corps, Ms. Khries was attached to the
Foreign Minister's Cabinet where she was charged with European
Affairs. Her previous experiences in the private sector along
with her enthusiasm, linguistic abilities and professional
skills enabled her to perform her duties with the utmost
diligence and perfection and to, immensely, contribute to the
functioning of the European Affairs' section of the Cabinet.
Ms. Khries didn't fail
to seize an opportunity of involvement in the activities of the
Jordanian civil society bodies. Her being a Practicing Lawyer
and a member of the Jordanian Bar Association was an asset in
this endeavor. She was an active member of a number of
associations such as the Jordan Women's Union, the Business and
Professional Women's Group. |
