{"id":1901,"date":"2026-05-07T12:16:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T12:16:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/?page_id=1901"},"modified":"2026-06-25T06:17:58","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T06:17:58","slug":"who-we-are","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/who-we-are\/","title":{"rendered":"Who We Are"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1901\" class=\"elementor elementor-1901\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-568c4dd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"568c4dd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3471122 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-3471122-d4934dc \" data-id=\"3471122\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"3471122\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb2d820 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cb2d820\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;wdt_animation_effect&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We are a multidisciplinary team of medical doctors, highly skilled nurses, dedicated social workers, specialized psychologists, clinical pharmacists, and expert dietitians who believe that everyone deserves to live \u2014 and die \u2014 with dignity and without suffering. We\u2019re committed to improving the quality of life of patients and their families as they cope with a <a id=\"abc\" class=\"hvr-txt\" href=\"#0\">serious illness<\/a>.<\/p><p>We are also Balsam, a highly recognized pioneer non-governmental organization that has spearheaded the development and delivery of palliative care in Lebanon and the region. Our mission is to offer free, at-home, holistic services to patients dealing with life-limiting or life-threatening illness by providing medical as well as practical, social, psychological, and spiritual support.<\/p><p>Our vision is to ensure that palliative care becomes integrated into our healthcare system and consequently available and accessible to all people across Lebanon. 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data-widget_type=\"wdt-team.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wdt-team-holder wdt-content-item-holder wdt-column-holder wdt-rc-template-default\" id=\"wdt-team-fd432e2\" data-settings=\"\"><div class=\"wdt-column-wrapper wdt-column-gap-default \" data-column-settings=\"\" data-module-id=\"wdt-module-id-fd432e2\" id=\"wdt-module-id-fd432e2\"><div class=\"wdt-column\"><div class=\"wdt-content-item\"><div class=\"wdt-content-media-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-image-wrapper \"><div class=\"wdt-content-image\"><span><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/janane-hanna.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2871\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/janane-hanna.png 200w, https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/janane-hanna-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-title\"><h5>Janane Hanna<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-separator separator-1\"><span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-subtitle\">Nurse<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-detail-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-description\"><p>Janane is a Clinical Nurse Specialist and founding member of Balsam. She started her career as an Oncology Nurse at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) <span id=\"dots\">...<\/span><span id=\"more\">and was selected to establish the Pain Consultation service as a Pain Nurse in 2010. She received her Advanced Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AOCNS) certification from the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation in 2011 and was promoted to Pain and Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist. She has received specialized training in pain and palliative care at leading centers including Johns Hopkins Hospital in Maryland, MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas, St Christopher\u2019s Hospice in London, and the Institute of Palliative Medicine in Kerala.<br><br>\n\nJanane is actively engaged in advancing pain and palliative care through education and training at several institutions nationally and internationally. She serves on the Implementation Committee of the National Cancer Plan Advisory Board and on the board of the Palliative Care Nursing Association. She is an Academic Associate at the American University of Beirut Hariri School of Nursing and co-directs the AUB Palliative Care Online Diploma \u2014 the first online diploma for palliative care in the region. Janane is a recognized leader in palliative care nursing and pediatric palliative care and a champion in the GPNN (Global Palliative Nursing Network). \n<\/span><\/p>\n\n<a class=\"less-more-btn\"  onclick=\"myFunction()\" id=\"myBtn\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-column\"><div class=\"wdt-content-item\"><div class=\"wdt-content-media-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-image-wrapper \"><div class=\"wdt-content-image\"><span><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rebecca-asmar.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2875\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rebecca-asmar.png 200w, https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rebecca-asmar-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-title\"><h5>Rebecca El-Asmar<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-separator separator-1\"><span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-subtitle\">Nurse<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-detail-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-description\"><p>Rebecca is a Clinical Nurse Specialist and founding member of Balsam. After 8 years as an Oncology Registered Nurse at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC), <span id=\"dots2\">...<\/span><span id=\"more2\">she became certified as an Advanced Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AOCNS) by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation in 2011. The following year, she was promoted to Adult Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist. She has received training in several leading institutions including Johns Hopkins Hospital in Maryland, MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas, St Christopher\u2019s Hospice in London, and the Institute of Palliative Medicine in Kerala. <br><br>\n\nRebecca is committed to sharing her knowledge, skills, and experience with the next generation of palliative care providers. She serves as an Academic Associate at the American University of Beirut Hariri School of Nursing since 2016, is a regular guest speaker at national and international conferences on the topics of oncology and palliative care, and contributes to training physicians and nurses at several healthcare institutions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<a class=\"less-more-btn\"  onclick=\"myFunction2()\" id=\"myBtn2\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-column\"><div class=\"wdt-content-item\"><div class=\"wdt-content-media-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-image-wrapper \"><div class=\"wdt-content-image\"><span><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/dania-ghaziri.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2931\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/dania-ghaziri.png 200w, https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/dania-ghaziri-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-title\"><h5>Dania Ghaziri<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-separator separator-1\"><span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-subtitle\">Pharmacist<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-detail-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-description\"><p>A volunteer at Balsam since 2011, Dania has worked as a Clinical Pharmacist at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) Pharmacy Department since 1998, where she currently <span id=\"dots13\">...<\/span><span id=\"more13\">serves as Adult Team Leader and Critical Care Pharmacist. She holds a doctorate in clinical pharmacy (PharmD), is ASHP certified in Critical Care, and is Board Certified in Critical Care (BCCCP) and Pharmacotherapy (BCPS). <br><br>\n\nDania is committed to excellence in patient care and works closely with medical teams to ensure that patients receive the most appropriate and safest medications for their medical conditions. She spends most of her time at AUBMC in the ICU. She brings her expertise in clinical pharmacy to Balsam and her experience in palliative care to her role at AUBMC.\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n<a class=\"less-more-btn\" onclick=\"myFunction13()\" id=\"myBtn13\">Read more<\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-column\"><div class=\"wdt-content-item\"><div class=\"wdt-content-media-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-image-wrapper \"><div class=\"wdt-content-image\"><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hiba-makke.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2930\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hiba-makke.png 200w, https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hiba-makke-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-title\"><h5>Hiba Makke<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-separator separator-1\"><span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-subtitle\">Social Worker<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-detail-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-description\"><p>Hiba joined Balsam as a Social Worker in 2013. She holds a Master\u2019s in Social Work from Howard University in Washington, DC and has received training and clinical experience at <span id=\"dots12\">...<\/span><span id=\"more12\">various social and health institutions in Lebanon and abroad, including Georgetown University Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital, and St. Jude Children\u2019s Research Hospital, where she completed the Education in Palliative and End of Life Care course (EPEC Pediatric, Train the trainer) through their Global Academy in Memphis, Tennessee. <br><br>\n\nHiba is a firm believer that providing psychosocial support to patients and their families is essential to their wellbeing and quality of life. Through counseling and support, she helps patients and their caregivers address difficult issues and process powerful emotions. She also connects them to available community resources and supports bereaved families. \n<\/span><\/p>\n\n<a class=\"less-more-btn\" onclick=\"myFunction12()\" id=\"myBtn12\">Read more<\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-column\"><div class=\"wdt-content-item\"><div class=\"wdt-content-media-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-image-wrapper \"><div class=\"wdt-content-image\"><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/alia-tabsh.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2900\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/alia-tabsh.png 200w, https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/alia-tabsh-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-title\"><h5>Alia El Tabsh<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-separator separator-1\"><span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-subtitle\">Nurse<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-detail-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-description\"><p>Holer of a Master\u2019s degree in Nursing Administration from the American University of Beirut (AUB), Alia has been a valued member of the Balsam team since 2014 and currently serves as a <span id=\"dots3\">...<\/span><span id=\"more3\">Senior Palliative Care Nurse. Prior to joining Balsam, Alia gained diverse clinical and leadership experience across several premier institutions. She began her career as a registered nurse at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC), where she served for 3 years before moving to Saudi Arabia. There, she spent 12 years at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center first as a registered nurse and later as Nurse Manager of the Medical Oncology Solid Tumor Unit. In this role, she not only provided palliative care to patients and their families but also trained and supported her nursing staff in delivering such care. Upon her return to Lebanon, Alia serviced as Nurse Manager of the surgical units at Makassed General Hospital for 6 years.  Her extensive clinical experience has deepened her appreciation for the profound impact of palliative care, making her a passionate advocate. Alia finds both challenge and reward in helping patients live well, regardless of the status of their underlying disease.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<a class=\"less-more-btn\"  onclick=\"myFunction3()\" id=\"myBtn3\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-column\"><div class=\"wdt-content-item\"><div class=\"wdt-content-media-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-image-wrapper \"><div class=\"wdt-content-image\"><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/chadia-fayad.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2910\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/chadia-fayad.png 200w, https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/chadia-fayad-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-title\"><h5>Chadia Fayad<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-separator separator-1\"><span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-subtitle\">Nurse<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-detail-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-description\"><p>Chadia joined Balsam in 2015, bringing over 5 years of experience as a private palliative care nurse in the UAE. Her experience in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care <span id=\"dots4\">...<\/span><span id=\"more4\">to individuals with complex and life-limiting conditions gives her a strong foundation in her role as a Senior Palliative Care Nurse.  Since joining Balsam, Chadia has consistently expanded her clinical knowledge through specialized training programs and courses in palliative care, complemented by her extensive experience in the field. She brings a deeply holistic approach to care that addresses not only the physical needs of patients but also their psychological, emotional, and social wellbeing, while actively supporting their families throughout the care journey. <br><br>\n\nBeyond her clinical role, Chadia is deeply committed to capacity building and education, contributing to the training and mentorship of healthcare professionals to strengthen palliative care competencies within the wider medical community. Her dedication, empathy, and professionalism play a vital role in advancing the quality of care at Balsam and improving the lives of the patients and families she serves.\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n<a class=\"less-more-btn\"  onclick=\"myFunction4()\" id=\"myBtn4\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-column\"><div class=\"wdt-content-item\"><div class=\"wdt-content-media-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-image-wrapper \"><div class=\"wdt-content-image\"><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aline-zakhem.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2919\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aline-zakhem.png 200w, https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aline-zakhem-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-title\"><h5>Aline Zakhem<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-separator separator-1\"><span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-subtitle\">Physician<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-detail-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-description\"><p>Dr Zakhem is an Infectious Disease specialist with subspecialty training in the care of immunocompromised patients at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas. She joined <span id=\"dots7\">...<\/span><span id=\"more7\">Balsam in 2015 and served as Medical Director from 2018 until 2022. \n\nIn 2017, she joined the Division of Infectious Diseases at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) Department of Internal Medicine as a full-time faculty member, and she currently serves as fellowship Program Director. Despite her busy schedule, Dr Zakhem has continued to dedicate time to clinical work at Balsam. Her clinical skills, extensive experience, and compassionate approach bring invaluable support and expertise to the multidisciplinary team. \n<\/span><\/p>\n\n<a class=\"less-more-btn\" onclick=\"myFunction7()\" id=\"myBtn7\">Read more<\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-column\"><div class=\"wdt-content-item\"><div class=\"wdt-content-media-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-image-wrapper \"><div class=\"wdt-content-image\"><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/karim-farah.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2923\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/karim-farah.png 200w, https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/karim-farah-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-title\"><h5>Karim Farah<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-separator separator-1\"><span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-subtitle\">Physician<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-detail-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-description\"><p>Dr Farah completed his training as a Pulmonary and Critical Care specialist at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC). He joined Balsam as a team physician in <span id=\"dots8\">...<\/span><span id=\"more8\">2015. He currently serves as a Pulmonary and Critical Care physician in the intensive care units at the Bikhazi Medical Group (Khoury Hospital) and the Bellevue Medical Center (BMC), as well as an Emergency Medicine physician in the Emergency Department at AUBMC. He has been a member of the Palliative and Supportive Care Program at AUBMC since 2019 and contributed to the establishment of the palliative care mobile unit at BMC in 2025. Dr Farah\u2019s clinical work reflects his strong commitment to integrating palliative care principles into acute and critical care settings, ensuring that patients with serious illness are well informed and receive comprehensive, compassionate, and goal-concordant care. \n<\/span><\/p>\n\n<a class=\"less-more-btn\" onclick=\"myFunction8()\" id=\"myBtn8\">Read more<\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-column\"><div class=\"wdt-content-item\"><div class=\"wdt-content-media-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-image-wrapper \"><div class=\"wdt-content-image\"><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/roula-doughan.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2934\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/roula-doughan.png 200w, https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/roula-doughan-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-title\"><h5>Roula Doughan<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-separator separator-1\"><span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-subtitle\">Operations Manager<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-detail-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-description\"><p>Roula holds a Master\u2019s degree in Human Resources Management and brings a diverse professional background spanning both the public and private sectors. She joined Balsam in <span id=\"dots15\">...<\/span><span id=\"more15\">2015 initially as a Human Resources and Outreach Coordinator. Through her dedication and proactive approach, she progressively took on expanded responsibilities and transitioned into the role of Operations Manager. In this capacity, she has played a central role in supporting the growth and expansion of Balsam, contributing to the development and strengthening of its operational framework. <br><br>\n\nRoula oversees a wide range of functions, including project management, workflow optimization, and the continuous improvement of the work environment. She is instrumental in ensuring adequate staffing and resource allocation, while also leading fundraising efforts to sustain and expand Balsam\u2019s services. Equally important to her role is her commitment to the wellbeing of the Balsam team, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment that enables staff to deliver high-quality care.\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n<a class=\"less-more-btn\" onclick=\"myFunction15()\" id=\"myBtn15\">Read more<\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-column\"><div class=\"wdt-content-item\"><div class=\"wdt-content-media-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-image-wrapper \"><div class=\"wdt-content-image\"><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/joe-khoury.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2924\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/joe-khoury.png 200w, https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/joe-khoury-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-title\"><h5>Joe El Khoury<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-separator separator-1\"><span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-subtitle\">Physician<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-detail-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-description\"><p>A Family Physician and specialist in palliative care, Dr Joe el Khoury joined Balsam in 2017. He holds a Diploma in Palliative Care from Universit\u00e9 Claude Bernard Lyon 1 in France and <span id=\"dots9\">...<\/span><span id=\"more9\">a Specialty Diploma in Pain Medicine from Paris Saclay University. He has also received training at internationally recognized institutions including Mayo Clinic in Florida and Nationwide Children\u2019s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. <br><br>\n\nDr El Khoury is a staunch advocate for integrating palliative care into health systems and committed to developing palliative care in both hospital and home settings. A recognized name in palliative care education for both adult and pediatric audiences, he serves as volunteer faculty in palliative care workshops organized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) globally and senior lecturer for the Education in Palliative and End-of-Life Care (EPEC) Pediatrics Program. He currently serves as Head of the Palliative Care Department at Centre Hospitalier Public d\u2019Hauteville in France but remains a core member of the palliative care team at Balsam.\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n<a class=\"less-more-btn\" onclick=\"myFunction9()\" id=\"myBtn9\">Read more<\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-column\"><div class=\"wdt-content-item\"><div class=\"wdt-content-media-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-image-wrapper \"><div class=\"wdt-content-image\"><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Rana-yamout.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2925\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Rana-yamout.png 200w, https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Rana-yamout-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-title\"><h5>Rana Yamout<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-separator separator-1\"><span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-subtitle\">Physician<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-detail-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-description\"><p>Dr Yamout is an Anesthesiology and Critical Physician with subspecialty training in chronic pain. She joined Balsam in 2018 and has served as Medical Director since 2023. Her advanced <span id=\"dots10\">...<\/span><span id=\"more10\">training in pain management and palliative care includes programs at Universit\u00e9 Paris Descartes, with experiences at Gustave Roussy Institute, Bichat Hospital in France, and Hackensack University Medical Center in New Jersey. \n<br><br>\nDr Yamout is a recognized leader in palliative care in Lebanon. She played a key role in developing palliative care services at both Clemenceau Medical Center (CMC) and H\u00f4tel-Dieu de France, In 2018, she joined the faculty at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC), where she serves as Director of the Palliative and Supportive Care Program. Her advocacy led to the establishment of the Lebanese Palliative Care Association in 2025, and she currently serves as its President. \n<\/span><\/p>\n\n<a class=\"less-more-btn\" onclick=\"myFunction10()\" id=\"myBtn10\">Read more<\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-column\"><div class=\"wdt-content-item\"><div class=\"wdt-content-media-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-image-wrapper \"><div class=\"wdt-content-image\"><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/maya-alam.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2933\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/maya-alam.png 200w, https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/maya-alam-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-title\"><h5>Maya Alam<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-separator separator-1\"><span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-subtitle\">Program Support Coordinator<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-detail-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-description\"><p>Maya holds a Master\u2019s degree in Human Resources from the American University of Beirut (AUB). She joined Balsam as an Executive Assistant in 2018, marking her first experience in <span id=\"dots16\">...<\/span><span id=\"more16\">the NGO sector. Her professional background includes oversight of quality practices with the SABIS School Network, serving as HR Leader for Consulting Staff at Deloitte, and leading the development of organizational policies and procedures as an Employee Relations Officer at Bank Audi. Maya brings this strong foundation across multiple sectors to her role at Balsam, where she supports a wide range of administrative functions, contributing to program support and coordination, and leading data collection and quality initiatives to help advance Balsam\u2019s mission.\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n<a class=\"less-more-btn\" onclick=\"myFunction16()\" id=\"myBtn16\">Read more<\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-column\"><div class=\"wdt-content-item\"><div class=\"wdt-content-media-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-image-wrapper \"><div class=\"wdt-content-image\"><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batoul-haider.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2914\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batoul-haider.png 200w, https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batoul-haider-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-title\"><h5>Batoul Haidar<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-separator separator-1\"><span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-subtitle\">Nurse<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-detail-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-description\"><p>Batoul joined Balsam in 2020 as a full-time Palliative Care Nurse. She holds a Diploma in Nursing Education from the American University of Beirut (AUB), complemented by <span id=\"dots5\">...<\/span><span id=\"more5\">advanced international training such as the ELNEC-based OMI Palliative Care program and the Salzburg OMI Seminar in Palliative Care in Neurology and Neuro-Oncology. Additionally, her professional background includes a strong focus on pain management and palliative care. <br><br>\n\nA valued contributor to Balsam\u2019s patient-centered care approach. Batoul provides compassionate, holistic support to patients and families navigating complex medical journeys, combined with her dedication to education and her skills in integrating specialized palliative care knowledge into everyday practice.\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n<a class=\"less-more-btn\"  onclick=\"myFunction5()\" id=\"myBtn5\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-column\"><div class=\"wdt-content-item\"><div class=\"wdt-content-media-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-image-wrapper \"><div class=\"wdt-content-image\"><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/abeer-flifel.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2915\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/abeer-flifel.png 200w, https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/abeer-flifel-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-title\"><h5>Abeer Fleifel<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-separator separator-1\"><span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-subtitle\">Nurse<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-detail-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-description\"><p>Abeer joined Balsam in 2023 as a part-time Palliative Care Nurse. Before joining our team, she had worked as a certified registered nurse at the Hematology-Oncology Nursing <span id=\"dots6\">...<\/span><span id=\"more6\">Care Unit and the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC), a registered nurse at Milestones Child Development Center, and a school nurse at Wellspring Learning Community in Beirut. <br><br>\n\nShe brings to Balsam her diverse clinical experience across both acute care and community settings, as well as her specialized knowledge in caring for children with complex and life-limiting conditions. She excels in the assessment and management of the physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, and social needs of patients of all ages, with a particular gift for supporting pediatric patients and their families \u2014 a whole-person approach that greatly enriches our multidisciplinary team. \n<\/span><\/p>\n\n<a class=\"less-more-btn\"  onclick=\"myFunction6()\" id=\"myBtn6\">Read more<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-column\"><div class=\"wdt-content-item\"><div class=\"wdt-content-media-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-image-wrapper \"><div class=\"wdt-content-image\"><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/maysoun-balsa.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2932\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/maysoun-balsa.png 200w, https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/maysoun-balsa-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-title\"><h5>Mayssoun Hamze<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-separator separator-1\"><span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-subtitle\">Psychologist<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-detail-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-description\"><p>Mayssoun joined Balsam as a Consultant Psychologist in 2026. She is a licensed psychotherapist with Master\u2019s degrees in Social Psychology and in Clinical Psychology and specializes in Classical <span id=\"dots14\">...<\/span><span id=\"more14\">and Comparative Analytical Psychotherapy as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Her clinical experience involves working with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic care for marginalized communities of all age groups. <br><br>\n\nWhat Mayssoun brings to Balsam is her deep commitment to ensuring that no one walks the path of serious illness alone. She is committed to providing evidence-based psychological support to those who need it most and helping patients, their families, and the Balsam team to navigate emotional burdens, manage existential issues, and build resilience. \n<\/span><\/p>\n\n<a class=\"less-more-btn\" onclick=\"myFunction14()\" id=\"myBtn14\">Read more<\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-column\"><div class=\"wdt-content-item\"><div class=\"wdt-content-media-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-image-wrapper \"><div class=\"wdt-content-image\"><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lara-ghaddar.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2926\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lara-ghaddar.png 200w, https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lara-ghaddar-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-title\"><h5>Lara Ghaddar<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-separator separator-1\"><span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-subtitle\">Physician<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-detail-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-description\"><p>Dr Ghaddar is a Pediatric Oncologist. She joined Balsam in February 2026 after completing her fellowship in pediatric Hematology and Oncology at the American University of <span id=\"dots11\">...<\/span><span id=\"more11\">Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) in 2023. Her interest in pediatric palliative care was sparked by her clinical experience caring for children with cancer. Dr Ghaddar is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care and improving the quality of life of seriously ill children and their families. 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She is a senior palliative care physician at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) and an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. She contributes to the global advancement of the field as a member of the WHO EMRO Regional Palliative Care Network and the WHO Palliative Care Working Group, which she joined as a representative of the International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care (IAHPC). She brings renewed energy and vision and is eager to continue advancing and expanding palliative care in Lebanon.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<a class=\"less-more-btn\"  onclick=\"myFunction17()\" id=\"myBtn17\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-column\"><div class=\"wdt-content-item\"><div class=\"wdt-content-media-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-image-wrapper \"><div class=\"wdt-content-image\"><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/salah-zeineddine.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2792\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/salah-zeineddine.png 200w, https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/salah-zeineddine-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-title\"><h5>Salah Zeineldine <\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-separator separator-1\"><span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-subtitle\">Board member<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-detail-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-description\"><p>Former President of the Board and a strong proponent for palliative care, Dr Zeineldine is specialized in pulmonary and critical care medicine. He is on the faculty of the Department of <span id=\"dots18\">...<\/span><span id=\"more18\">Internal Medicine and serves as Assistant Dean for Graduate Medical Education at the American University of Beirut (AUB) and Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of AUBMC. He is also a member of the Board of Trustees of Ain WaZein Hospital in the Shouf, President of the Lebanese Society of Critical Care Medicine, and former President of the Lebanese Pulmonary Society. <br><br>\n\nDr Zeineldine is a Balsam founding Board member and brings his expertise in critical care, leadership in medical education, and longstanding commitment to advancing palliative care to his role on the Board.\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n<a class=\"less-more-btn\"  onclick=\"myFunction18()\" id=\"myBtn18\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-column\"><div class=\"wdt-content-item\"><div class=\"wdt-content-media-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-image-wrapper \"><div class=\"wdt-content-image\"><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sami-khouri.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2793\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sami-khouri.png 200w, https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sami-khouri-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-title\"><h5>Sami Khouri<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-separator separator-1\"><span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-subtitle\">Board member<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-detail-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-description\"><p>Mr Khouri is an entrepreneur and shareholder of several companies in the region and globally.  He supports a number of initiatives that contribute to advancement and growth in <span id=\"dots19\">...<\/span><span id=\"more19\">the region, including organizations working in health, education, the arts, and business, such as Endeavor Lebanon and Ruwwad Al Tanmeya. <br><br>\n\nMr Khouri is a Balsam founding Board member and a pillar of support and steadfast backer who has worked consistently to ensure the success and long-term sustainability of the organization.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<a class=\"less-more-btn\"  onclick=\"myFunction19()\" id=\"myBtn19\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-column\"><div class=\"wdt-content-item\"><div class=\"wdt-content-media-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-image-wrapper \"><div class=\"wdt-content-image\"><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/imad-taher.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2794\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/imad-taher.png 200w, https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/imad-taher-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-title\"><h5>Imad Taher<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-separator separator-1\"><span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-subtitle\">Board member<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-detail-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-description\"><p>Holder of an MSC in Civil Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Boston, Mr Taher is CEO of Beam International, a company dealing with construction, oil <span id=\"dots20\">...<\/span><span id=\"more20\">and gas services, and trade in the Eastern Mediterranean and Africa. He is actively involved in and supports a range of educational and humanitarian  initiatives, serving as Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of International College (IC) and as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Children\u2019s Cancer Center in Lebanon (CCCL). <br><br>\n\nMr Taher brings his strategic leadership across multiple industries, his deep commitment to humanitarian causes, and his proven track record in governance and organizational development to his role on the Board, helping to strengthen the organization\u2019s mission through sound oversight and a passion for serving vulnerable communities.\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n<a class=\"less-more-btn\"  onclick=\"myFunction20()\" id=\"myBtn20\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-column\"><div class=\"wdt-content-item\"><div class=\"wdt-content-media-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-image-wrapper \"><div class=\"wdt-content-image\"><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/karim-safieddine.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2795\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/karim-safieddine.png 200w, https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/karim-safieddine-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-title\"><h5>Karim Safieddine<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-separator separator-1\"><span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-subtitle\">Board member<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-detail-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-description\"><p>Mr Safieddine holds a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Economics from the American University of Beirut (AUB) and has built his career in the insurance sector, working with leading companies <span id=\"dots21\">...<\/span><span id=\"more21\">in the Lebanese market. In 2013, he founded his own insurance brokerage, a successful boutique firm serving the Lebanese expatriate community across the Gulf and Africa. He is also an active member of CCF France-Liban and RDCL.<br><br> \n\nIn addition to his business acumen and strategic insight, Mr Safieddine holds a deeply personal connection to the organization. Having personally received support from Balsam in 2012, he joined the Board in 2025, motivated by his profound appreciation for our mission and bringing both lived experience and professional expertise to help guide and sustain the organization\u2019s work.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<a class=\"less-more-btn\"  onclick=\"myFunction21()\" id=\"myBtn21\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-column\"><div class=\"wdt-content-item\"><div class=\"wdt-content-media-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-image-wrapper \"><div class=\"wdt-content-image\"><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/firas-abiad.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2796\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/firas-abiad.png 200w, https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/firas-abiad-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-title\"><h5>Firas Abiad <\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-separator separator-1\"><span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-subtitle\">Board member<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-detail-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-description\"><p>Dr Abiad is a Lebanese gastrointestinal surgeon at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) and a former Minister of Public Health. He previously served as <span id=\"dots22\">...<\/span><span id=\"more22\">Chairman of the Board of Directors at Rafik Hariri University Hospital. In recognition of his leadership and significant efforts in managing the hospital\u2019s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, he was named the Arab Hospitals Federation\u2019s Man of the Year in 2020. <br><br>\n\nDr Abiad brings his extraordinary leadership experience at the highest levels of public health and hospital administration, a deep understanding of the Lebanese healthcare system, and a proven track record of crisis management and compassionate governance to his role at Balsam.\n<\/p>\n\n<a class=\"less-more-btn\"  onclick=\"myFunction22()\" id=\"myBtn22\">Read more<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-column\"><div class=\"wdt-content-item\"><div class=\"wdt-content-media-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-image-wrapper \"><div class=\"wdt-content-image\"><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/nuhad-dumit.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2797\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/nuhad-dumit.png 200w, https:\/\/ment.agency\/balsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/nuhad-dumit-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-title\"><h5>Nuhad Yazbik Dumit <\/h5><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-separator separator-1\"><span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-subtitle\">Board member<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdt-content-detail-group\"><div class=\"wdt-content-description\"><p>Dr Dumit is a tenured Professor of Nursing and Associate Dean at the School of Nursing at the American University of Beirut (AUB). She leads several funded research projects and <span id=\"dots23\">...<\/span><span id=\"more23\">has published extensively on nursing workforce issues, with presentations at international scientific conferences. She is the founding Director of Scholar Activists for Impact and Learning for Change (SAIL for Change), a network of scholar activists partnering with local and international organizations to rebuild communities through sustainable, locally driven solutions. During her term as President of the Order of Nurses in Lebanon (2015 - 2018), she developed and submitted multiple nursing workforce policy and regulatory proposals. <br><br>\n\nDr Dumit has received numerous national and international university honors in recognition of her academic and leadership achievements. 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