Hadia is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Abjad Initiative
for Education. She holds a master’s degree in Community Counseling from Loyola University Chicago and a master’s degree in Education from Damascus University. With over twenty years of experience in mental health and community development, she specializes in supporting individuals who have experienced trauma, particularly refugees. She co-founded the “Syrian Community Network” and the “Lianak Insan” (Insan for Psychosocial Support) organization to provide psychological support to refugees. Her work is based on a solution-focused approach to fostering growth and confidence.
