Born in Saudi Arabia in 1986, Esraa Ali has been working at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina since her graduation in 2008. Her career and academic plans have focused on promoting cultural knowledge and public awareness. She started her career as a Fundraising Specialist, then as a Publications Editor, which has given her experience in arts, history, heritage, and science communication, amongst others. Moreover, she is a team member of two significant BA projects: HE Funding and SCIplanet. She holds a BA in Linguistics and Translation, and is pursuing her MA in the History and Civilization of the Mediterranean Sea.