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MENASA Women Wednesdays: From Finding My Way to Leading the Way - Sarah Faheem

MENASA Women Wednesdays: From Finding My Way to Leading the Way - Sarah Faheem

Includes a Live Web Event on 09/16/2026 at 9:00 AM (EDT)

MENASA Women Wednesdays are monthly one-hour member engagement sessions (in English or Arabic) highlighting the voices of women in student affairs from around the world. Through this online series of discussions, MENASA members will have the opportunity to gain various perspectives of the student affairs profession through the varying lenses of women in the field. Session presenters will share their story of how they have come to hold their current position in higher education, lessons learned along the way, insights they have gained, and a time for participants to ask questions. 

Sarah Faheem

Sarah Faheem

Assistant Director of Student Life and Engagement

Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar

Sarah Faheem is a dedicated student affairs professional with a strong track record in fostering student engagement and leadership development. Currently the Assistant Director for Student Life and Engagement at VCUarts Qatar, she orchestrates a range of student programs aimed at creating a vibrant campus community aligned with both academic objectives of VCUQ and Qatar Foundation's overall mission. Sarah's expertise extends to designing dynamic student engagement and leadership programs for undergraduate and postgraduate students, supporting students’ transition into university life, and specifically enhancing the first-year experience through strategic and collaborative partnerships. With over a decade of experience in student services across the UK and Qatar, Sarah has held a variety of roles and titles where she has consistently championed student success. She is passionate about empowering students through leadership programs and supporting diverse student organizations to cultivate communication, collaboration, and community engagement skills.

Malak Elmoh

Malak Elmoh (Moderator)

Career Services Officer

Georgetown University in Qatar

Malak Elmoh is a Career Services Officer in the Office of External Relations at Georgetown University in Qatar. In her previous role as a Student Development Officer in the Office of Student Life, she played a key role in designing and implementing student programming, while also mentoring and advising student clubs, the Student Government Association (SGA), and the broader student community. A proud GU-Q alumna, Malak also holds a Master of Public Policy from Hamad bin Khalifa University. Her experience extends beyond academia, having worked on high-profile events like the Doha Forum and with Memac Ogilvy's Public Relations team, where she developed a robust network in Doha. In her current role, Malak focuses on supporting students and recent graduates through career coaching and graduate school advising as well as further departmental initiatives such as professional development workshops, employer events and career fairs.

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