Samah Al Sabbagh 

CPSA President

Samah is an established academic leader, researcher, and trainer. She held leadership positions in the K-12 educational systems in Canada and Qatar working at highly reputable NGOs and educational institutions such as the Education Above All Foundation and Carnegie Mellon University Qatar. Her professional work included researching, presenting, and publishing on education, leadership, development, and youth empowerment topics in addition to her expertise in strategic planning, project management, and policy development.

She has over fifteen years of experience leading and training, organizations, teachers, and youth groups on educational topics, leadership preparation, humanitarian projects, and advocacy. She chaired an international special interest groups in education for emergencies, holds a master’s in educational leadership and is currently a PhD candidate in Critical Policy Equity and Leadership Studies at Western University.

As a proud Palestinian, she has stood up firmly for the Palestinian cause and aspires to have the opportunity to contribute to influential, reforming environments such as the CPSA to guide and create great generations ready to lead and change the world.