Jasmin Samy is a passionate advocate of growth through Sport, Partner and Co-Founder of Washington for International Development
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Jasmin Samy is a passionate advocate of growth through Sports, Partner and Co-Founder of Washington for International Development
Jasmin Samy is a Partner at the Washington for International Development Consultancy firm, based in Seattle. In 2018, and after a long career in the development field, she decided to pursue sports entrepreneurship, specifically Squash which she played as a junior in Cairo.
Jasmin’s keen connection with the sports circuit led her to identify gaps in present offerings at clubs and the private sector in terms of coaching and training. Building upon her experience as a seasoned project manager, Jasmin decided to start a company which manages sports academies and events, partnering with world renowned Squash Coach Emad Kouritam. The company is managing one of the largest Squash Academies in Cairo - Shadow Squash Academy is a leading center for training squash, mental coaching, and squash fitness. In 2021, Shadow Padel was born to serve Padel lovers with three new courts in the middle of Cairo. With over fifteen professional coaches, the academies work to assist the players across spectrums, spanning beginners, professionals, young and old in achieving their goals.
One of Jasmin’s main goals was not only to invest in Egypt, but also to encourage women and young girls to play sports. Another goal was to open the door for other women entrepreneurs to invest and penetrate the field of sports in Egypt. With these goals in mind, the Academies are pursuing growth across other governorates and establish partnerships with affiliated academies in the US.
A mother of two, Jasmin holds a Master of Laws from Indiana University and was a TEDx speaker at University of Washington. She spends her time shuttling between Seattle, Cairo amongst other destinations.
