Come together with other Middle Eastern & North African women who have shared lived experiences.
Explore the challenges and strengths in a space where your experiences are not just acknowledged but deeply understood.
Use this space to share the challenges and advantages you've encountered while living in the US as a Middle Eastern/North African woman. Reflect on how this duality has influenced your journey, both hindering and propelling you forward. In the company of like-minded women, explore the ways these experiences have shaped your identity and contributed to the person you've become.
Our goal is to establish a platform that transcends conversation – a space where women can authentically share, learn and grow. It's more than just an exchange of stories; it's an opportunity to forge meaningful connections and glean insights from the collective wisdom of a community that values the richness of diverse experiences.
Meet the group host Mariam Gerges
Mariam Gerges, LCSW, brings over 15 years of clinical social work expertise to her current role as the Lead Clinician at Footprint. Fluent in Arabic, Mariam Gerges extends her services and expertise to the Egyptian community, both locally and abroad, working with marginalized populations struggling with poverty, violence, mental health struggles and gender-based violence. Her commitment to creating positive change is evident in her boots-on-the-ground involvement, as well as her contributions to trauma-informed care and sexual violence prevention efforts.