He holds a Ph.D. in English Language and Literature from Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University in Fez, and a Master’s Degree in Cross-Cultural Studies (North African and Middles Eastern Studies) from the same school. Youssef is also an active member of the Moroccan Fulbright Alumni Association. Over the past twelve years, Youssef has been teaching English for specific purposes, lecturing in Moroccan universities, and mentoring high school and university students.