Josephine Kass-Hanna

Josephine Kass-Hanna is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Business and Management at Saint Joseph University of Beirut. Her research revolves around financial inclusion, poverty, and the economic resilience and empowerment of vulnerable populations. She collaborates with UN agencies to assess the socio-economic vulnerabilities of forcibly displaced populations and better inform strategies needed to support them and enhance their overall resilience. Her recent work focuses on the impact of financial and pandemic shocks on women, as well as their economic participation, especially in terms of entrepreneurship. Prior to joining academia, she has worked as a certified public accountant and a consultant for SMEs.