Electra Simon

Electra Simon is an artist and creative strategist with British and Lebanese heritage working across art, culture and humanitarian contexts. Alongside her artistic practice, which explores structures of care and the ethics of witnessing, she develops creative and narrative frameworks that support organisations operating in regions affected by conflict.

She is currently Engagement Lead at EMERGENCY NGO, shaping artistic and communications approaches that share the stories of people and communities impacted by war and humanitarian work.

As a Trustee of the Hanoon Foundation (formerly Al Quds Foundation for Medical Schools in Palestine), Electra supports the foundation’s events, creative and communications direction, strengthening visibility, partnerships and long-term impact for medical education in Palestine. She previously served as Creative Director at ISHKAR (2017–2024), leading cross-cultural collaborations with artisans and NGOs across Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen, Egypt and Lebanon.