Ms. Shalabi earned her bachelor's and Master's Degrees from the Jane Adams College of Social Work and officially received the title of Executive Director in mid-2005. In this role, Ms. Shalabi is responsible for all operational aspects of the organization, including overall supervision of the organization’s programmatic, management, and administrative functions. Ms. Shalabi is a recognized trainer locally, nationally, and internationally on issues impacting women and children.
In 2001, Ms. Shalabi co-Founded Arab American Family Services (AAFS). AAFS is among the first leading social service organizations in the Southwest suburbs established to serve and advocate for Arab Americans within the Chicago land area. Located strategically in Worth, Illinois, AAFS’s mission to change and impact the quality of life by serving and building stronger and healthier generations of Arab Americans in the communities has created a profound impact on the lives of thousands of individuals and families.
Current role