LOOKING BACK AND LAUNCHING FORWARD

Samar M Alzeer, founder and president of NSPCC. Creator and chief executive director of the PARENT module and training programs. Research collaborator and partner with We Love Reading WLR, a community-based model founded by Prof. Rana Dajani. A Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society (MBPsS), given the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), and student affiliated member in the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) and the Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia (APNS).She is currently in her final year of PhD in Clinical Psychology at the School of Health and Social Science in the University of Edinburgh. Prior to her commitment to mental health and research, Samar is a certified schoolteacher, licenced by The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Alberta Education, Teaching & Leadership Excellence, Alberta AB, Canada. Since 2010, Samar was a former university lecturer at Leibniz University in Hannover (LUH), The University of Applied Sciences in Karlsruhe (HsKA), and Ruhr-University Bochum (ZFA-RUB) in Germany 

Rana Dajani Ph.D. member of directory board at NSPCC. Molecular cell biology from U of Iowa, currently Cmalakova Fellow at the Jepson school of Leadership at the University of Richmond, Harvard Radcliff fellow, a Fulbrighter, Fulbright Foreign Student Program, Jordan to the United States, 2000; Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program, Jordan to the United States, 2012. Eisenhower fellow, Professor, former center of studies director, Hashemite University, Jordan, Yale and Cambridge visiting professor. World expert on genetics of Circassian and Chechan populations in Jordan. Established stem cell research ethics law in Jordan. She developed a community-based model “We love reading” to encourage children to read for pleasure received Synergos Arab world social innovators 2009, Clinton Global Initiative 2010, Library of Congress best practices 2013, World Innovation Summit in Education Award 2014, King Hussein Medal of Honor 2014, Star Award 2015, IDEO.org best refugee education program 2015, UNESCO International Literacy Prize 2017, World Literacy Council Award 2018 and the Jacobs social entrepreneurship award 2018, Science, Technology and Innovation Award UN 2019, Ashoka Fellow 2019, UNHCR Nansen Refugee awardee 2020. Author of the book: Five scarves, Doing the impossible: If we can reverse cell fate why cant we redefine success, Nova Publisher 2018. Reviewed by Nature

 Zaina Tahboub , a committed officer and trainer of the IPB program at NSPCC. Zaina has 15 years of combined professional experience in the fields of community youth development and projects management. She is currently working on registering her training material as a copy write on self-development and self-care customized to our Arab culture and religion in Arabic language. She worked at the United Nations Relief & Works Agency (UNRWA) as a Project Manager at the Relief & Social Services Programme – Jordan Field Office. On national and international levels, Zaina represented Jordanian young women in conferences on youth activism and business. She was also honored to be part of the youth delegation accompanying his Majesty King Abdullah II to the United Kingdom in 2008. Zaina has been recognized as a national youth activist by the Royal Hashemite Court for her voluntary work. 

Heba Al Ayouby, board member and project manager of NSPCC initiatives and collaborations in the MENA region. Heba is passionate about children and families, Heba founded The Yellow Quack. An organization that aims to provide caregivers with tools that put children at the center.  From toys that are eco friendly to one of the first DIY concept products that aim to engage, TYQ offers support.

A HR professional by experience, her recruitment experience allows her to match skills with needs. Bridging the gap and working on building key attributes in children. Heba hold a BA in political science and human relations from Concordia university in Canada and a MBA from Hult International Business school in London. Heba resides in Amman, Jordan and is creating impact through social entrepreneurship and support to Syrian refugees.

 Marwa Harb, board member and legal advisory of NSPCC. Marwa is of Syrian origin, and has lived in Jordan for three years. Marwa volunteered with an elegance and no early marriage and also in defense of women's rights. She contributed to raising awareness among teenage girls through activities, lectures and many other things for three years after that, Marwa immigrated to Canada. In 2016 with her family in order to develop herself, Marwa decided to study in the field of international development and international law in Canada because through her experiences Marwa wanted to help people and contribute to the development of this country and improve it for the better. Marwa worked with the Canadian government in all departments, to learn about how to develop the country and help society and try to prevent racism and help others. 

 Reem Fayyad Abdel Samad, NSPCC committed volunteer and professional member of jury of the Youth Mental Wellbeing recreational Initiative "I Matter". She is a Lebanese-Canadian writer, and a certified public speaker by the John Maxwell Team. She is currently the Executive Director of Performance Measurement at the New Brunswick Health Council. She is a member of the board of directors of the Frye Festival in Moncton and sits on the Cultural committee of the City of Moncton. She is also a founding member and the president of the Arab Culture Club, and a vocalist with the music band (Arabika).