Meet our multidisciplinary team

We are a diverse group of professional research and clinical psychology individuals, who work collaboratively to address complex psychological issues from both research and clinical perspectives..

Each team member brings a unique set of skills and expertise, contributing to a comprehensive and holistic approach to understanding and treating psychological disorders.

Core Research Team

Maria-Jose Sanchez-Ruiz, PhD.

Project PI

Research Faculty in Psychology
Lebanese American University &
Universidad de Alcalá de Henares

Dr. Myriam El Khoury Malhame, PhD.

Project Co-PI

Assistant Professor of Psychology
Lebanese American University
Department of Social and Education Sciences

Sleiman el Haj, PhD.

Assistant Professor
Lebanese American University
Department of Communication, Arts & Languages

Elma Nassar, PhD.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Lebanese American University
Expert in Methodology and Statistics

Rita Doumit, PhD.

Associate Professor
Lebanese American University
School of Nursing

Maria-Jose Sanchez-Ruiz, PhD.

Project PI

Research Faculty
Lebanese American University &
Universidad de Alcalá de Henares

Myriam El Khoury Malhame, PhD.

Project Co-PI

Assistant Professor of Psychology
Lebanese American University
Department of Social and Education Sciences

Sleiman el Haj, PhD.

Assistant Professor
Lebanese American University
Department of Communication, Arts & Languages

Elma Nassar, PhD.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow at LAU
Expert in Methodology and Statistics

Rita Doumit, PhD.

Associate Professor at LAU
School of Nursing

Youth Leaders

Our Youth leaders were directly responsible for shaping and delivering the material as well as ensuring that information resonates effectively with diverse audiences, takin into consideration the challenges that arise within each teaching scenario and individual requirement.

Mr. Roni Chaaya

Mrs. Perla Zgheib

Mr. Monah Al Hassanieh

Ms. Tatiana Khalaf

Ms. Natalie Tadros

Project Administrator

Mr. Peter Wanna

Mr. Roni Chaaya

Mrs. Perla Zgheib

Mr. Monah Al Hassanieh

Ms. Tatiana Khalaf

Ms. Natalie Tadros

Project Administrator

Mr. Peter Wanna

Current Youth Facilitators

Our youth facilitator team comprises a diversity of youth equipped with various training and volunteering experiences in the field of psychology. Rebecca Haykal and Marie-Sol Hayek are holders of BA in psychology degrees and are aiming to apply their knowledge and individual qualities and experiences in the execution and development of the project.

Ms. Rebecca Haykal

Ms. Marie-Sol Hayek

Ms. Rebecca Haykal

Ms. Marie-Sol Hayek

Former Youth Leaders & Facilitators:

The following individuals are former team members of YEY, whom we are grateful for due to their diligence in working towards the fulfillment of YEY’s aspirations.

Ms. Samar Diab

Ms. Alyssa Rechdan

Ms. Marilyn Karam

Ms. Tracy Lyn Chemaly

Ms. Stephanie Farah

Ms.
Samar Diab

Ms.
Alyssa Rechdan

Ms.
Marilyn Karam

Ms.
Stephanie Farah

Ms.
Tracy Lyn Chemaly

International & Regional Collaborators

The following individuals are former team members of YEY, whom we are grateful for due to their diligence in working towards the fulfillment of YEY’s aspirations.

K. V. Petrides, PhD.

University College London

London Psychometric Laboratory

Associated websites

Moira Mikolajczak, PhD.

Université catholique de Louvain

Department of psychology

Associated websites

Stella Mavroveli, PhD.

Imperial College London

Department of Surgery and Cancer

Associated websites

Juan Carlos Pérez González, PhD.

UNED

Faculty of Education

Associated websites

George Saadé

Trauma Specialist

K.V. Petrides, PhD.

University College London

London Psychometric Laboratory

Associated websites

Moira Mikolajczak, PhD.

Université catholique de Louvain

Department of psychology

Associated websites

Stella Mavroveli, PhD.

Imperial College London

Department of Surgery and Cancer

Associated websites

Juan Carlos Pérez González, PhD.

UNED

Faculty of Education

Associated websites

George Saadé

Trauma Specialist

Together, we will lead YEY to success!