Taline grew up in Beirut, Lebanon during the civil war. At an early age, she became involved with a nonprofit peace education organization called Children's International Summer Villages (CISV) which has introduced her to some of her best friends around the world. Her passion for cultures, travel, and peace promotion stemmed from those experiences, and she simultaneously became fascinated with the science behind airplanes and flight. At the age of 17, she moved to Los Angeles to study Aerospace Engineering and spent six years working in the industry. While she gained professional experience in manufacturing and engineering, she continued to follow global affairs and became active in CISV's programs again. Growing more aware of the imperative need for social impact initiatives worldwide, she decided to switch to a career that allows her to apply her skills in solving humanitarian based problems. Her first experience will take her back to the Middle East as a Kiva Fellow in Jordan where she hopes to make a tangible positive impact in the local community. She is ecstatic to continue her fellowship in Lebanon and Sierra Leone!