Dr. Gihan Ibrahim Ahmed Elsharkawy

Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Women's Committee

Biography

Dr. Gihan Elsharkawy is a Mental Health and Clinical Psychology Consultant and the founder of “Mothers of Egypt and the Arab World,” a major awareness initiative that has impacted over 60,000 beneficiaries across Egypt and the Arab region. She holds leadership roles in several Arab and international organizations and has delivered extensive training and awareness programs in mental health, positive parenting, and family counseling. Dr. Elsharkawy is an active academic lecturer, conference speaker, and media contributor, with strong engagement in community development and social responsibility initiatives.

Qualifications

PhD in Family and Educational Counseling – Cairo University
PhD in Clinical Psychology – New York University
Master’s Degree in Family and Educational Counseling
Master’s Degree in Criminal Psychology – Menoufia University
Multiple Professional Diplomas in Mental Health, Family Counseling, CBT, Psychological Analysis, Adolescents & Elderly Counseling
Certified Trainer (TOT) – Cairo University & Cambridge University