Hadiya Leya A.

Hadiya Leya A. is a skilled professional in public health and disaster risk reduction, currently serving as the Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning Coordinator for Disaster Risk Reduction at the Lebanese Red Cross since December 2023. Demonstrating expertise in developing project frameworks and securing funding, Hadiya has held various roles including Instructor at the University of Balamand, focusing on public health and urban environments, and Public Health Research Consultant with Connecting Research to Development, leading a UNICEF study on adolescent girls in Lebanon. Hadiya's previous experience also includes positions with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, where responsibilities encompassed planning and evaluation during emergency operations, and a pivotal role in response efforts following the Beirut Port Explosion with The Lebanon Relief Fund. Hadiya's educational background includes a Master of Public Health from the University of Balamand and a Bachelor's degree in Public Health and Development Sciences from the same institution.