TATYANA EL-KOUR, MS, RDN, FAND
Phone: + (962) 798.333.068 │Skype: tatyana.kour │Email: [email protected] │LinkedIn: linkedin.com/tatyanaelkour
 POLICY STRATEGIST  MEDIA PSYCHOLOGIST  INTERNATIONAL EXPERT
Subject Matter Expert with 17+ years of multicultural experience in national/regional/global contexts offering knowledge,
application, policy, research, and practice intersecting public health, nutrition, behaviour change, technology and media
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Administers leading edge academic knowledge and creative innovation to devise systems-based solutions to complex
nutrition problems and unique needs of clients, patients, organizations, programs, and populations.
Spearheads an outcome-based and progressive approach for programs, projects, and patients on behalf of United
Nations and government agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations, private practice, pharmaceutical and educational
organizations.
Leverages technical and managerial abilities to transform and manage social behaviour change while critically evaluating
diverse populations within compliance to policy.
English and Arabic (Fluent); French (Functional); Spanish (Basic)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INDEPENDENT CONSULTING PRACTICE, Open to Various Locations, 2017
INDEPENDENT EXPERT CONSULTANT
Provide independent, evidence-based, multicultural and design-led consulting services specifically targeting the implementation of health,
nutrition and social behaviour change initiatives for eradicating hunger and addressing the overlapping forms of malnutrition coupled with
micronutrient deficiencies while ensuring integration with food and healthcare systems and social architecture.
ACTION AGAINST HUNGER SPAIN, Middle East Region, 2016
REGIONAL NUTRITION OFFICER FOR THE MIDDLE EAST, Middle East Regional Office, Amman, Jordan (Jun – Dec 2016)
Within this role, I co-led the Whole of Syria nutrition sector response while strengthening advocacy, funding and profile-raising
efforts for the Syrian crisis and strategic support for the regional refugee response. I also provided technical guidance to the
emergency and sustainable nutrition projects being implemented in the Middle East region, particularly within the Whole of Syria
architecture.
KOUR&KOUR, Jordan and United Kingdom, 2016
INDEPENDENT EXPERT CONSULTANT, Amman, Jordan (Jan – May 2016)
Coordinated strong leadership talents to lead the design and execution of the excellence in education award prospectus for Queen
Rania Award for Excellence (QRAEE) utilizing storytelling, theory-based socio-ecological model, user-centred design, creating a
behaviour change story, screenwriting and designing visual and audio campaign for multiple broadcasting channels, developing
lessons and assessments on each award pillar, and devising social marketing techniques for social impact.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, Various Locations, 2012-2015
TECHNICAL OFFICER, Office of the Regional Director, Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office, Cairo, Egypt (2012-2015)
Coordinated strong leadership talents, over a decade of public and private organization experience to earn promotions throughout
tenure. Appointed to various national and international roles in Jordan and Egypt due to successful negotiation, coordination, and
execution of multifaceted, complex projects involving nutrition sensitive programming, non-communicable diseases, social
determinants of health and nutrition, global health diplomacy, and public health policies/programmes, identifying drivers for
change, tolerating ambiguities while managing polarities and meeting or exceeding organizational expectations.
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Advised the Regional Director and Divisional Directors, WHO Representatives, external Subject Matter Experts and
partners to secure data, and prepare technical documents, papers, and reports.
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Analysed project progress and managed inter-programmatic and inter-sectoral activities within the Organization’s
priority areas of work, including non-communicable/communicable diseases, maternal/child health, health system
strengthening, and emergency preparedness/response with emphasis on food and nutrition programmes/initiatives.
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Created infographics and key media collateral for items such as applying pencilmation for salt reduction (here),
mother/child health (here), physical activity benefits (here), and nutrition policy (here).
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Organized and coordinated critical multidisciplinary and cross-sectoral high level meetings. Administered reports
and ensured action item follow up.
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Proposed, developed, and implemented analytical methods, tools, and metrics to monitor and evaluate strategic
technical initiatives.
PRIVATE PRACTICE, Amman, Jordan, 2005-2012
CONSULTANT, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics & Metabolism
Provided direct nutrition-focused physical assessment, diagnosis, care and monitoring to individuals and disadvantaged groups, including
prevention and management of multiple macronutrient (protein and energy malnutrition) and micronutrient (iron, zinc, calcium, vitamins A,
B, C, D and E, iodine, selenium, copper) deficiencies, fluid and electrolyte imbalances, drug-nutrient and food-related interactions,
behaviour change management, and diverse health and diet related challenges. Observed patient care, advised on best evidence-based
practices and customized products and treatment protocols.
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Appointed Subject Matter Expert to renowned regional hospitals in Jordan, Egypt, Syria, and Lebanon to advise Opinion
Leaders, Doctors, and hospital staff on nutritional support therapy and Standards of Practice development.
Trained multidisciplinary healthcare staff at Al-Basheer Public Hospital in maintenance of oncology nutrition standards
improving SOPs and patient satisfaction.
Slashed length of critical care/hospital stay and improved electrolyte balance via nutrition support therapy to
specific patient populations.
Designed and implemented a program for paediatricians/paediatric gastroenterologists at Mashfa Al-Asad AlJame’ey in Damascus to apply paediatric nutrition support therapy that reduced mortality rates in neonatal and
paediatric ICUs, particularly during times of reorganization and disruption.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (2005-2012), Continued...
NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL OFFICER, Health Promotion, Disease & Injury Prevention/Disability, Amman, Jordan (2008-2012)
Championed expert design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of local public health policies and programmes, including
food/nutrition programme development. Advised on and drafted concept papers, research proposals, technical and progress
reports in collaboration with program staff. Created/reviewed materials to raise regional/national awareness and advocacy efforts
for scientists, health care professionals, students, patients, and the public, including intranet/internet data, press releases, op-ed
columns in national/regional newspapers, and social media tools.
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Appointed on advisory boards for creation of national guidelines in support of food and nutrition programmes.
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Developed and participated in a wide range of programmes pertinent to micronutrient supplementation,
breastfeeding, national food/nutrition policy and strategy, food security, food safety, non-communicable disease
prevention, and management, palliative care, genetics and hereditary disorders, gender in health and development,
human rights for health, and injury/disease prevention.
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Trained national stakeholders, including government, non-government, and private sectors for evidence-based
and structured health and nutrition policies related to programme areas.
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Appointed on various United Nations groups pertinent to communication, youth, violence, and social protection, and
represented organization in meetings, conferences, or interagency missions.
TECHNICAL OFFICER, Healthy Lifestyle Promotion, Nutrition & Public Health Policy, Amman, Jordan (2006-2008)
Developed, supported and analysed implementation of national nutrition, macroeconomic, and public health strategies.
Spearheaded nutrition and community-based initiatives in related programmes, including non-communicable diseases,
reproductive health, and emergency relief.
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Drafted concept papers, scientific proposals, technical and non-technical reports, progress reports, updates for
bulletins, newsletter, Web site material, and press releases.
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Created tools and materials to support establishment of programmes and policies.
NUTRITION & FOOD POLICY ADVISOR, Amman, Jordan (2005-2006)
Led the organization design, implementation, advocacy, monitoring, and evaluation of local food and nutrition
policies/programmes.
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Advised on and authored public health nutrition research proposals in collaboration with programme staff, and
developed and reviewed nutrition and health education materials.
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PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
(Prior to 2005. Details furnished upon request)
TUFTS UNIVERSITY/TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER, BOSTON, MA, USA
MENU & RECIPE ANALYST, Frances Stern Nutrition Centre
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Analysed menus for nutritional accuracy and recipes for nutritional content; Influential in creating macro and micronutrient
controlled diets. Garnered data to author clear, concise nutritional summaries.
STATISTICAL DATA ENTRY ASSISTANT, Nutrition, Exercise Physiology & Sarcopenia Lab
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Performed multiple research related functions at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Centre on Aging
including detailed literature searches, data verification, compilation, and entry into statistical database systems.
NUTRITION RESEARCH TECHNICIAN, Metabolic Research Unit
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Implemented dietary component of research protocols. Prepared and monitored diets of precise nutrient control. Assured
QA/QC and consistency in data entry into nutrition database systems.
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Additional experience as NUTRITION LINE SPECIALIST, Near East Region, Novartis Consumer Health Inc. and MEDICAL
REPRESENTATIVE, Jordan Drugstore Co.
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Student in Psychology with a concentration in Media Psychology; i.e. Social Impact of Mobile
Media and Immersive Technology for Effective International Behaviour Change Interventions, Fielding Graduate University,
Santa Barbara, California
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2016 recipient of the Wagenheim Endowed Scholarship for International Doctoral Students
Combined Master of Science/Dietetic Internship, Nutrition Sciences, Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts
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Frances Stern Nutrition Centre Summer Scholarship
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First International Nutritionist/Dietitian Award, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation
Bachelor of Science, Dietetics, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas
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Dean’s list.
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Served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, developing tools for effective online learning and implementing
nutrition/dietetic related issues into course curriculum.
Bachelor of Science, Nutrition & Food Technology, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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Clinical Nutrition Traineeship, Royal Medical Services, Amman, Jordan
HEALTH COMMUNICATION & MEDIA
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Expert interviews by leading local and regional television and radio channels since 2006; including Middle East
Broadcasting Channel (MBC); Al-Arabiya News Channel (ANC); Rotana Radio Channel; Al-Ghad Radion Channel; AlHurra Television Channel; Jordan Television Channel (JTV); ROYA Television Channel; and Jordan Satellite Channel
(JoSat).
Quoted as a Subject Matter Expert in nutrition, health policy, diet/nutrition behaviour and practices, medical best practices
and additional subjects 50+ times on radio, and 100+ times in consumer print media.
Recent articles published in Al-Ghad Newspaper in Arabic include benefits of particular Arabic foods (here) and a weekly
article linking nutrition to a particular disease state (here).
Wrote weekly columns for the Al Rai Newspaper (Arabic) and Jordan Times (English) for nearly 3 years. Some of the
most popular articles include: Foods for Stronger Immunity  Evaluating the Evidence of Food and Nutrition Information 
Dealing With Indigestion During Ramadan  Fat Deposits and Elevated Liver Enzymes and Blood Clotting and Blood
Thinners  Managing Heartburns  Should We Drink Orange Juice With Iron Supplements?
El-Kour, T .Your Health is in Your Nutrition Book (Arabic only). National Library, 2012. ISBN 6251039000019
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PROFESSIONAL BOARD CREDENTIALS
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Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (FAND); Sep 2015. 
Dietetic Board Registration by Commission on Dietetic Registration. Recertified Jun 16 – May 21.
Certified Nutrition Support Clinician Credential, National Board for Nutrition Support Certification; May 09 – May 14.
Currently under recertification.
The Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist Credential by Mayo Clinic; Sep 09 – Sep 11. Recertified Sep 11 – Sep 13.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics  Society for Nutrition Education and Behaviour  American Society for Nutrition
International Communication Association  Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers  American Psychological
Association/ Media and International Psychology Divisions  American Management Association
 American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition  The European Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
The International Society for Evidence-based Healthcare
SELECT AWARDS & HONOURS
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2015 Friedman School Alumni Association Award Recipient, Leah Horowitz Humanitarian Award, Tufts University
2011 Outstanding Young Member of the Year Award by Public Health and Community Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group,
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
2009 Young Professional of the Year Award, Kansas State University
2009 World Health Organization Scholar at the 19th International Congress of Nutrition, Thailand
2009 World Health Organization Scholar at the 14th World Conference for Tobacco or Health, India
2006 Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year Award, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
2005 Rebecca Roubenoff Award for Excellence in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Tufts Medical Center
2005 Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy Graduation Class Valedictorian
2005 Outstanding Dietetic Intern Award by Massachusetts Dietetic Association, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
2004 Frances Stern Nutrition Center Summer Scholarship, Tufts Medical Center
2003 Student Scholarship Award by Dietitians in Nutrition Support Dietetic Practice Group at the Academy of Nutrition
and Dietetics
2003 First International Nutritionist/Dietitian Award by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation
2003 Frances Stern Nutrition Center First Year Intern Scholarship, Tufts Medical Center
2003 Outstanding Dietetic Student Award by Kansas Dietetic Association at Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
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Elected Secretary, Board of Public Health and Community Nutrition Practice Group, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics;
Jun 2016 – May 2018
Appointed scientific reviewer of the International Communication Association; Dec 2015 – Present
Appointed scientific abstract reviewer of the American Society for Nutrition; Dec 2015 – Present
Appointed Member, Oversight Committee of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Dietetic Practice Based Research
Network; Jun 2015 - May 2018 
Appointed Membership Committee Chair, Executive Committee of the Public Health and Community Nutrition Practice
Group, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; Jun 2015 – May 2016
Appointed Chair. Tufts Alumni Chapter of Jordan; 2007 – Present
Appointed scientific abstract reviewer for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Food and Nutrition Conference
and Exhibition; 2009-Present
Elected Global Member, International Union of Health Promotion and Education Board of Trustees 2010-2016
Appointed workgroup member, sodium project, Evidence Analysis Library of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; Jan
2013 - Dec 2014
Appointed Scientific Member. Council on Future Practice. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; Mar 2011 – Feb 2012
Appointed Scientific Abstract Reviewer of International Union for Cancer Control, World Cancer Congress 2012
Appointed Scientific Member. Global Scholar Delegation. Special Olympics World Summer Games Athens 2011.
Challenges and Opportunities in Cross-Cultural Research
Appointed Member, International Committee, Association for Treatment of Tobacco Use and Dependence; Dec 2009 –
Dec 2011
Appointed Scientific Abstract Reviewer for Tobacco Control, World Cancer Congress 2010
Appointed workgroup member, Sodium project, Evidence Analysis Library of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; Jan
2009 - Dec 2010
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President, American Overseas Dietetic Association; Jun 2008 – Jan 2009
President-Elect, American Overseas Dietetic Association; Jun 2007 – May 2008
Appointed Evidence Analysis Workgroup Member, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Evidence Analysis Library. Sodium
Evidence Analysis Project; Jan 2008 – Dec 2009
Invited regional nutrition expert by the Egyptian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research in collaboration with
the European Commission to contribute to “FP7 Agriculture, Food and Biotechnology Research Cooperation between the
European Union and the Mediterranean Partners,” Egypt; Feb 2007
Appointed nutrition advisor by Ministry of Health/Pakistan as for international conference "Gender Mainstreaming in
Planning and Development," Pakistan; Jan 2007
Appointed WHO temporary advisor for "Middle East/North Africa Regional Training Workshop to develop national
capacity in nutrition planning and policy formulation," Egypt; Nov 2006
Elected International Country Representative Program Chair, American Overseas Dietetic Association; Jun 2006 – May
2007
Invited Trainer. "Healthy Athletes – Healthy Bones, " Train the Trainer course presentation. First Special Olympics Middle
East/North Africa Regional Symposium. Syria; Sep 2005
Invited Trainer "Nutrition and Hydration." First Special Olympics Middle East/North Africa Regional Symposium. Syria;
Sep 2005
Appointed Scientific Reviewer, Peer Review Committee of Oncology Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group. Oncology Nutrition
Connection Publication; Jul 2005 – Jun 2006
Appointed Member, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Legislative and Public Policy Advisory Committee; Jan 2005 –
Dec 2006
Elected Conference Treasurer, American Overseas Dietetic Association; Jun 2005 – May 2006
Appointed Country Representative/Jordan, American Overseas Dietetic Association; Oct 2004 – Sep 2009
President and co-founder, Massachusetts Student Dietetic Association; Jul 2004 – Jun 2005
Appointed Student Public Policy Delegate, Massachusetts Dietetic Association; Jan 2004 – Dec 2004
Appointed Student Public Policy Delegate, Kansas Dietetic Association; Aug 2002 – Jul 2003
Appointed Member, Kansas State University Early Adopters Assessment and Review Committee; Aug 2002- Aug 2003
NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS AND LEADERSHIP ROLES
Appointed Board Member, Jordan Food and Nutrition Association; Jun 2015 – May 2016
Appointed Advisory Member, National Alliance against Hunger and Malnutrition in Jordan; Jun 2011 – May 2012
Appointed Taskforce Member, Queen Rania’s initiative on National School Nutrition Programme in Jordan; Jun 2010 –
May 2012
Appointed Member, Higher Committee for Nutrition; Aug 2005 – Jun 2012
Appointed advisor to board, Jordan Food and Nutrition Association; Jun 2011 – May 2012
Appointed advisor to board, Jordan Tobacco Control Alliance; Jun 2010 – May 2012
Appointed Member, Higher Committee for Tobacco Control; Jun 2009 – May 2012
Appointed National Taskforce Member for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. The Higher Council for Science and
Technology of Jordan; Jan 2008 – Dec 2009
KEY COMPETENCIES
• Program & Policy Development • Social and Behaviour Change Communication • Nutrition Specific and Sensitive
Programming • Evidence-Based Practice • Nutrition Research & Analysis • Strategic Planning • Operations Leadership
• New Media & Public Relations • Training and Presentations • Implementation & Outcome Research • Proposals • Reporting
• Budget • Performance Management • Data & Information Management • Problem Solving • Social Marketing • Collateral
Development • Advertising • Media Innovation and Social Impact • Health & Nutrition Communication • Cognitive Science
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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Innovation for Crisis, UNDP-UNHCR Regional Joint Secretariat; Dec 2016
Accion Contra El Hambre, Advanced Advocacy Training Course; Sep 2016
Accion Contra El Hambre Organizational Induction Courses (including Epidemiology of Hunger); Jun 2016
American Management Association Course on Developing Your Emotional Intelligence; Aug 2015
One Week Intensive Residential Nutrition Support Traineeship, University of Virginia Health Systems; May 2015
Digital Marketing institute Distance Learning Course “Social Media Marketing;” Feb 2013
Consensus Building Institute and World Health Organization Distance Learning Course “Introduction to Negotiation skills;”
Dec 2012
World Health Organization Programme Monitoring and Reporting training course; Jul 2012
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United Nations Department of Safety and Security Certificate "Advanced Security in the Field – Staff Safety, Health and
Welfare" course; May 2007 and May 2012
United Nations Department of Safety and Security Certificate "Basic Security in the Field – Staff Safety, Health and
Welfare" course; May 2007 and May 2012
International Quitline Institute. 5 days Residential Training Program on Quitline Development and Improvement; Oct 2011
Heidelberg University. Two Weeks Intensive Residential Training Course. Health and Human Rights; Sep 2011
Glovsky E. American Dietetic Association Pre-conference One Day Workshop. Motivational Interviewing for Health
Behavior Change; Nov 2010
World Health Organization Communications for Health 5 days Training Module Course; Oct 2010
Johnston B (editor). Getting your research published: Writing for Injury Prevention half day course at the 10th World
Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion in London; Sep 2010
UNAIDs onsite and e-course training on uniting the world against HIV/AIDs; Jun 2010
Healthcare Accreditation Council Effective Risk Management Course; Jun 2010
World Bank Institute. Basics of Health Economics Distance Learning Course; Mar 2010
Imperial College London. Two Weeks Intensive Residential Postgraduate Course. International Nutritional Epidemiology;
Sep 2009
University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey. Online postgraduate course. Nutrition and Behavior Management;
Summer 2009
World Health Organization. One Week Intensive Training Course. Health Systems Strengthening; Jun 2009
American Dietetic Association Scientific Research and Evidence Analysis Training Workshop Certificate for Evidence
Analysts; Nov 2008
American Dietetic Association Pre-conference One Day Workshop. Building your Communication Skills through Media
Training; Oct 2008
World Health Organization International Health Regulation Online Course Briefing for WHO Country Offices Certificate;
Jun 2008
United Nations Development Fund Certificate: "Capacity Assessments to Capacity Development Strategies and Results
Based Management Activities." Jordan; May 2008
UNICEF Training Certificate: "Communication for Behavioral Impact (COMBI) towards Violence in Children;" Apr 2008
World Health Organization Eastern Mediterranean Regional Training on Tobacco Control Advocacy and Communication;
Feb 2008
World Health Organization Eastern Mediterranean Short Course "Health Promotion Program Planning, Implementation
and Evaluation;" Dec 2007
International Epidemiology Association workshop by Professor Eduardo Franco. "Reading, Writing and Publishing in
Epidemiology and Clinical Medicine;" Nov 2007
UNICEF Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa Certificate "The Focal Point Training for the Sexual
Exploitation and Abuse;" Jul 2007
United Nations Population Fund Facilitator Certificate "Mediating Change through Culturally Sensitive Approaches;" Jul
2007
American Dietetic Association Leadership Institute Certificate; Jun 2007
World Health Organization Certificate "Developing and Using IFA (Information for Action) – a Data Management System
for AFP Surveillance;" May 2007
MSE & Associates "Strategic Planning II Leadership Training Certificate," American Overseas Dietetic Association; Apr
2007
MSE & Associates "Strategic Planning I Leadership Training Certificate," American Overseas Dietetic Association; Dec
2006
United Nations Department of Safety and Security Certificate "Introduction to Emergency Stress Management," Nov 2006
University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey "Evidence-Based Practice Course Modules" Certificate of Continuing
Professional Education, Oct 2006
United Nations Facilitator Training Workshop on "HIV/AIDS in the Workplace;" Jun 2006
United Nations "Human Rights Based Approach to Programming and Gender Perspective" training; May 2006