2nd Edition of Public Health World Conference (PHWC) 2026

Speakers - PHWC2025

Sophia Shalabi

  • Designation: Syrian American Medical Society
  • Country: USA

Biography

Sophia Shalabi, MPH, is a Syrian American public health professional with experience in community health, health education, and working with conflict-affected populations. She currently serves as a Senior Program Officer with the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS), where she supports program development, coordination, and strategy for health initiatives in Syria and the surrounding region. She has worked with refugee-serving organizations and health NGOs in both the United States and Syria, focusing on equity, outreach, and local capacity-building. Her current focus is on adapting successful community health models from countries like Liberia and Rwanda to contribute towards health system strengthening efforts in Syria.