1. Attracting Palestinian In Diaspora Yaser K Doleh, Ph.D.

2. Palestinian in Diaspora. Who are they Variety of expertise, business, engineering, Medical, and many other. Many successful professional working for International companies and major universities. Many successful self made business people. www.facebook.com/doleh www.twitter.com/DolehYaser www.linkedin.com/in/ydoleh

3. How can they help Volunteer their time and expertise Make them partners They can invest their own money www.facebook.com/doleh www.twitter.com/DolehYaser www.linkedin.com/in/ydoleh

4. What motivate them They want to help, they feel they need to give back. Many are getting older, are retired or about to retire Thinking about what to do after retirement Retire in Palestine ? Families How can I help ? www.facebook.com/doleh www.twitter.com/DolehYaser www.linkedin.com/in/ydoleh

5. Challenges to overcome Occupation (Makes everything 10 harder) Trust Communication www.facebook.com/doleh www.twitter.com/DolehYaser www.linkedin.com/in/ydoleh

6. Trust Some mistrust exists. Most likely misplaced but is an issue that must be addressed Some caused by Israeli and US media How can we change perception ? Private sector can play a major role is improving trust through partnerships www.facebook.com/doleh www.twitter.com/DolehYaser www.linkedin.com/in/ydoleh

7. Communication Social networks are very powerful tool. Trade organizations ? Maybe invite people to become members Conferences Personal relationships Partnerships www.facebook.com/doleh www.twitter.com/DolehYaser www.linkedin.com/in/ydoleh

8. Summary Need to improve relationship Need to improve communication Need to improve trust. www.facebook.com/doleh www.twitter.com/DolehYaser www.linkedin.com/in/ydoleh