Meet The Rihla Board
Arwa Alkhawaja
Chairwoman/Founder/Coach
M.A. | Leadership Studies
The University of San Diego
B.S. | Chemistry | King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
Leadership/ Life Skills Coaching
University of San Diego
Project Management Certification Program
Dr. Rola Abushaban
Vice Chairwomen/Chinese Medicine
Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
License of Acupuncture
Masters of Traditional Oriental Medicine
Bachelor of Chemistry from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Osama Alkhawaja
Youth Director
Is a graduate of the University of Chicago Law School, and San Diego State University. During law school, he interned for the ACLU's National Immigration Project, the International Rescue Committee, and Public Defender offices across the country.
Saima Nasim
Executive Organizer
Conflict Resolution Specialist
Master of Science | Conflict Management and Resolution
The University of San Diego
Bachelor or Arts | Psychology
University Of Manitoba, Canada
Interior Design | Madison College
Certified Mediator and Trainer
Lallia Allali
Coaching Director/Coach
Assistant Research/ PhD candidate
University of San Diego
Master of Art in Leadership Studies, University of San Diego
Leadership Coach/ University of San Diego
Bachelor in Electronics/ Algeria