Sarah Boufkiri

Sarah Boufkiri is an architect and project manager based in Rabat, Morocco. Boufkiri works for the Zenata Development Company (Société D'aménagement Zenata), coordinating development projects, overseeing land-use strategies, and collaborating with public and private stakeholders to develop the new eco-city of Zenata. Boufkiri’s previous experience includes coordinating multidisciplinary teams and leading collaborations with public authorities, private investors, and international consultants to deliver complex, large-scale developments.

Boufkiri holds degrees in Architecture from the National School of Architecture (ENA), Rabat, Morocco, and Masters in Management of Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment from the International University of Rabat, Morocco. 

At MIT, Boufkiri aims to harness research and pedagogy strategies to address environmental, economic, and safety challenges and improve living conditions.  Boufkiri aspires to shape urban environments that are sustainable, inclusive, and economically resilient, with lasting impact at both local and national levels.

Funded by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs under the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program.