Team | HERA-ME

Founders & Leadership

Three visionary experts dedicated to advancing environmental health

Dr. Georges Abi Tayeh

Co-Founder & President

Gynecologist-Obstetrician, Ph.D. in Epidemiology & Public Health

With over 25 years of experience in women's and reproductive health, Dr. Abi Tayeh is a Full Professor at Saint Joseph University and Chair of Obstetrics at Hotel-Dieu de France Hospital. His research focuses on maternal health, environmental exposures, and reproductive outcomes.

Reproductive Health Epidemiology Environmental Health

Dr. Myriam Mrad

Co-Founder & Executive Director

Environmental Health Expert, Assistant Professor

Dr. Mrad is an environmental health specialist and Chair of the Public Health Department at University of Balamand. She leads research on air pollution, waste management, and environmental health impacts, and chairs the ISEE Eastern Mediterranean Chapter.

Air Pollution Environmental Health Waste Management

Ayad Wakim

Co-Founder

MBA, BS in Private Law, Journalist

With 20+ years of journalism experience, Ayad brings strategic communication and advocacy expertise to HERA. His work focuses on youth and vulnerable groups' rights, ensuring environmental health messages reach and resonate with communities.

Communications Advocacy Community Engagement

Team Members

Our dedicated researchers and environmental health professionals

Dr. Emile Whaibeh

Environmental & Air Pollution Researcher

Specializing in air pollution impacts on perinatal and child health, epigenetics, and environmental health disparities.

Jowy Abi Hanna

Environmental Health Researcher

Focus on environmental exposures in early childhood, heavy metal contamination, and cord blood analysis.

Alicia Abi Nader

Research & Public Health Specialist

Contributing to research on air pollution, health outcomes, and environmental justice across the MENA region.

Lina Jaalouk

Research Team Member

Supporting environmental health research initiatives and data analysis for various HERA projects.

Elie Matta

Research Associate

Contributing to research projects and collaborations with national and international institutions.

Joyce Haddad

Team Member

Supporting HERA's research and project implementation efforts across the organization.

Cyrille Khalil