Luma Samawi

Luma Samawi is an accomplished professional in the field of mental health with extensive experience in various roles spanning several organizations. Currently serving as an Impact Officer at Ember Mental Health since July 2023, Luma has previously worked at the World Health Organization (WHO) as a Mental Health Officer and Consultant for the Mental Health Program from September 2020 to November 2022. Additional roles include serving as a Consultant for MHPSS training at IREX and as a Mental Health Fellow at the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office. Luma has also held positions such as Research Project Director at Columbia Global Centers in Amman and Psychosocial Counsellor at the Center for Victims of Torture. An academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience and Psychology from The Johns Hopkins University, a Master of Science in Global Mental Health from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and currently pursuing a PhD in Health Systems Research at Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto.