Dr. Sanaa Al-Harahsheh

Dr. Sanaa Al-Harahsheh is currently the Research Manager at the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), a member of Qatar Foundation. She has over 20 years of experience in teaching, research, and policy analysis. Previously, she worked as a Senior Researcher at the Doha International Family Institute (DIFI) and taught for several years at Wayne State University in the USA. Dr. Sanaa earned her Ph.D. from Wayne State University in 2011 and has since conducted extensive research on various topics, including the well-being of Arab families, autism, mental health, nursing, workforce development, disability and sport, digital literacy, and digital technology’s impact on child well-being. She is currently leading or participating in several research and policy projects within the healthcare and policy fields. In addition to her role as Research Manager, Dr. Sanaa serves as an ad hoc reviewer for numerous scientific journals and regularly presents her research at national, regional, and international conferences. She has also published numerous papers, policy briefings, reports, and book chapters in international peer-reviewed publications. Additionally, she is a member of several IRB and research ethics committees, demonstrating her commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards in her work.