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Georgia Tech Center for Health and Humanitarian Systems Welcomes Dr. Dima Nazzal as Director of Education and Projects

September 23, 2024

We are excited to announce that Dr. Dima Nazzal has been appointed as the Director of Education and Projects at the Georgia Tech Center for Health and Humanitarian Systems (CHHS), effective August 1, 2024.

In this role, Nazzal will be a key member of the CHHS leadership team, co-leading efforts to fulfill the center’s vision of “transforming decision-making and enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of health and humanitarian systems.” She will collaborate closely with CHHS faculty and partners to guide the development and implementation of strategic initiatives that advance the center's mission.

“We are thrilled to have Dr. Nazzal in this leadership role and are confident that her expertise will drive impactful initiatives that support the center’s mission to improve health and humanitarian systems worldwide” said Dr. Pinar Keskinocak, CHHS Director and William W. George Chair and Professor in the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE) at Georgia Tech.

Nazzal's responsibilities will include:

  • Co-leading CHHS’s strategic planning and management to execute its mission.
  • Overseeing the Health and Humanitarian Supply Chain Management Professional Education Certificate program (HHSCM), ensuring its continued excellence and growth.
  • Developing educational materials for undergraduate, graduate, and executive education programs, including case studies, course modules, and classroom games.
  • Identifying collaborative research and education projects.
  • Leading and participating in research initiatives focusing on health equity, process redesign, and improvement in health systems.
  • Promoting the dissemination of research findings through academic publications, conference presentations, and reports.
  • Advising and mentoring students and project teams on research and professional development.

Nazzal has been an active faculty member in ISyE and has had numerous affiliations with CHHS prior to this appointment. Her experience in healthcare and public health projects, combined with her passion for education and innovation, positions her perfectly to contribute to the center’s ongoing success.

  • Dr. Dima Nazzal
    Dr. Dima Nazzal
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