Manar Yaseen

Manar Yaseen is a passionate individual hailing from Iowa, who proudly expresses her Islamic faith and Palestinian culture. She completed her undergraduate studies at Drake University, where she earned a BA in Biochemistry, Cell, & Molecular Biology. Her dedication to education and continuous learning has led her to continue pursuing higher education, further expanding her knowledge and expertise. Outside of academics, Manar is an accomplished martial artist. Through her training with Des Moines Traditional Tae-Kwon Do, she has achieved the rank of a black belt and even serves as an instructor.

In her free time, Manar's creativity flourishes through storytelling, writing novels, short-stories, and poetry. Her passion for storytelling extends beyond the written word. She finds joy in exploring various forms of media, such as watching anime, playing video games, and engaging in the imaginative world of Dungeons & Dragons.