Marleen Nashef

Marleen Nashef is a fashion designer and university professor with extensive experience in the industry. She founded Wild Lilies after discovering the therapeutic and empowering potential of beading while working with women who had faced loss and hardship. Inspired by their resilience, Marleen expanded the initiative from beaded accessories to gold-plated and semi-precious stone designs, combining craftsmanship, sustainability, and social impact while providing creative and financial opportunities for women.