Sameea Hassim | Inspirational Leader and Global Health Expert

Inspirational Leader and Global Health Expert

Sameea Hassim is a deeply accomplished academic and researcher, leveraging her rigorous background to drive meaningful change in public and community health. Originating from Zimbabwe, Sameea embodies the spirit of African innovation and intellectual excellence on the global stage. Her work bridges advanced scientific research with practical human services, focusing on solutions that promote health equity and community well-being worldwide.

Professional Achievements & Expertise

Sameea’s career reflects a commitment to high-level research and strategic governance:

• Global Academic Rigor: Sameea is currently a PhD Student and has been a Visiting PhD Researcher at elite global institutions, including the University of California, Berkeley (Center for Science, Technology, Medicine and Society). She has also held affiliations with the Université Libre de Bruxelles in Belgium.

• Health and Human Services Focus: She is completing her Doctorate in Human Services with a specialization in Family Intervention, while simultaneously developing deep expertise in Health Education and Promotion and Qualitative Research methodologies.

• Strategic Governance: Sameea contributes her leadership and strategy skills by serving as an executive officer and director on several non-profit boards, commissions, and organizations. This experience demonstrates her capacity to guide complex, mission-driven organizations.

• International Research: Her work extends globally, including fieldwork in places like Havana, Cuba, where she has focused on the emergence and significance of medical genetics and genomics in local contexts, contributing to a broader view of global health. She has also contributed to publications on complex topics such as “Towards a Just Society” within the International Panel on Social Progress.