2018 – Present
Appointed Member, International Representative to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition Care Process Research Outcomes Committee
2018 – Present
Appointed Member, International Representative to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition Care Process Research Outcomes Committee
MY ACHIEVEMENTS
SKILLS
Program & Policy Development
Social and Behavior Change Communication
Nutrition Specific and Sensitive Programming
Evidence-Based Practice
Nutrition Research & Analysis
Strategic Planning
Operations Leadership
New Media & Public Relations
Training & Presentations
Implementation & Outcome Research
Proposals
Reporting
Budget
Performance Management
Data & Information Management
Problem Solving
Social Marketing
Collateral Development
Advertising
Media Innovation & Social Impact
Health & Nutrition Communication
Cognitive Science
LANGUAGES
English
Arabic
French
Spanish
MY AWARDS
& HONORS
2022
Recipient of the Award of Excellence in Public Health/Community Nutrition, Public Health/Community Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
2019
The 32nd Annual Doris Drees Distinguished Speaker at the University of Dayton Featuring “Disrupting the Hunger Cycle in a Digital World.” Dayton, OH.
2019
Recognized Presenter of the Wimpfheimer-Guggenheim International Lectureship on Food and Nutrition in Disaster and Humanitarian Relief: Lessons Learned from Syria and Venezuela by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation at the Food and Nutrition Conference & Expo, October 27, 2019, Philadelphia, PA, USA. Click here
2018
The 44th Annual Shugart Lecture Distinguished Speaker at the of K-State College of Human Ecology Featuring "Dietetics 3.0: Transforming Practice through AI Engagement". Manhattan, KS. Click here
2024
Presidential Citation for Webinar Committee Service, Society for Global Psychology, Division 52, American Psychological Association.
2025
Recognized 2nd Place, Oral Research Presentation Category, study entitled: Adapting AI from Various Sectors to Strengthen Nutrition and Dietetics Workforce Capacity. 2025 International Affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Click here
MY GRANTS & FELLOWSHIPS
2018
The Middle East Dietetics Needs Assessment Policy Grant. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation. Click here
2018
Division 52 - Psi Chi International Conference Travel Grant Award. American Psychological Association Convention.
2018
Kids Eat Right International (KERI) Grant Award. The International Affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Click here
2017
The Worldwide Network for Gender Empowerment Research Fellowship. Fielding Graduate University.
2017
American Psychological Association Travel Grant for International Psychologists and Psychology Students to attend the APA Annual Convention. Click here
2017
Speakers Bureau Grant. Hunger and Environmental Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group for presenting at the 2017 Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior Annual Conference. Click here
2003
First International Nutritionist/ Dietitian Fellowship by the American Dietetic Association. Click here
MY SCHOLARSHIPS
2018
The Michael R. Neal Legacy Scholarship of the Media Psychology Doctoral Program. Fielding Graduate University.
2016
The Wagenheim Endowed Scholarship for International Doctoral Students. Fielding Graduate University.
2011
Global Scholar. Special Olympics World Summer Games, Athens, Greece.
2009
World Health Organization Scholar at the 19th International Congress of Nutrition.
2009
World Health Organization Scholar at the 14th World Conference for Tobacco or Health.
2004
Frances Stern Nutrition Center Summer Scholarship. Tufts Medical Center.
2003
Student Scholarship. Dietitians in Nutrition Support Dietetic Practice Group. American Dietetic Association.
2003
Frances Stern Nutrition Center First Year Intern Scholarship. Tufts Medical Center.
MY PRESENTATIONS & WEBINARS
2 April 2025
Collaborating for Change: Advancing Nutrition through Interdisciplinary Approaches
Speaker
Virtual
9 April 2025
Transforming Global Learnings into Accessible, Affordable Nutrition Solutions
Speaker
Virtual
16-18 June 2025
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Shaping Future Consumer Food Choices: A Scoping Review.
Speaker
Singapore Expo, Singapore
8 October 2025
AI’s Potential to Predict Nutrient Deficiencies Before Clinical Symptoms Appear
Invited Speaker
King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
8 October 2025
Case Studies on Successful AI Integrations in Hospitals and Clinics
Invited Speaker
King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia