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01R5 (Block B)
6002 – 6003 (Block C)
6006 – 6008 (Block C)
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Al Razi Building 64
Dubai Healthcare City
Dubai 505249
United Arab Emirates
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Dr. Ben Hadj Hassine, CEO and Managing Director in DDY, has over 30 years of extensive experience in business development and entrepreneurial management across Europe. Dr. Ben is an innovative entrepreneur and results-driven leader focused on achieving exceptional results in highly competitive environments that demand continuous improvement. Astute strategist with an extensive record of building and aligning organizations to achieve excellence, unparalleled client service and skilled relationship builder. He lives with a positive aura, always thinking positive.
Dr. Ben Hadj is a firm believer in capacity building and empowerment of all people, with a strong belief in this statement, “If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach them the way they learn!”
Driven by Dr. Ben’s exemplary leadership, DDY is proud to be the recipient of the following awards:
DHCA Excellence Awards 2020 – Winner of Outpatient Clinics Award, 1st Place in Rehabilitation Center Category
DHCA Excellence Awards 2019 – Winner of Healthcare Innovation Award, 2nd Place in Outpatient Clinics Category
In honor of winning the Excellence Awards for two consecutive years, Dr. Ben Hadj said that
“This is a proud moment for us as it took us almost five years to reach this platform. Five years of hard work and many success stories. We feel so blessed to have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of so many gifted children.”
With a mission to help people share who they are with the world, Dr. Ben Hadj, together with his Amazing DDY Team will continuously prove that DDY is surely an Expertise That Cares.
NATIONALITY:Tunisian
GENDER:Male
Ms. Marina Loukas, Administrative Director in DDY has over 20 years of impressive track record and hands-on experience in strategic planning, business unit development, project management and relationship management. She is a senior leader with diverse expertise and has technically strong business qualifications.
With a strong ability of providing important decisions on how to rebuild, reset and address the challenges, respected as a credible voice in decision making, Ms. Marina earns a seat at the table wherever she serves.
Ms. Marina elicits transparent communication among clinicians, employees, customers and patients, with high marks of compliance, safety quality, and efficiency. She defines and promotes quality mindset across the entire company.
Drives strategic planning and execution to improve clinical quality measures, outcomes, cost savings, and compliance, stabilizing health system. Institutes high clinical and operational standards, rolls out new services, and strengthens clinicians recruiting. Confers with administration to enhance operational, clinical and non-clinical services.
With the aim to become a trusted leader in innovative care for individuals with autism, and build an inclusive society in the UAE and beyond, Ms. Marina impeccable leadership made DDY as a healthcare facility that fully complies to internationally recognized quality standards as per the International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua) for the 5 consecutive years.
More than her role as Administrative Director in DDY, she is also a proud and dedicated wife and a mother to two amazing children.
NATIONALITY:Greek
GENDER:Female
Abdulmoaien is a Behavior Analyst Technician.
He holds a degree in Arts Education, and his experience spans more than 15 years in various roles within the therapy and education sector in the Middle East. A former employee of ADCP, he brings to The Doris Duan-Young Autism Center his strong background in education.
Working with individuals living with autism is important to him because he can impact an individual’s life and positively influence his or her future success and quality of life.
He has lived in the UAE for 12 years. His interests are cycling, traveling and arts.
DHCC LICENSE:AH1521-16
NATIONALITY:Syrian
GENDER:Male
Reham is the Quality Representative, responsible for ensuring the highest standards of services as well as staff compliance with the Center’s policies and procedures. Reham holds a degree in Healthcare Management, and her experience spans three years in the UAE’s health sector. In her career, she has worked in various capacities such as Customer Services Representative, Insurance Coordinator and Quality Representative. A former employee of the American Center for Psychiatry & Neurology, she brings to The Doris Duan-Young Autism Center her background in dealing with clients from different nationalities and enhancing clients’ experience. She has lived in the UAE all her life and her interests are to obtain the Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) certificate, increase awareness on mental health, and exercise.
NATIONALITY:Jordanian
GENDER:Female
Hadeel Haj is the Client Relations Manager, building positive and productive relationships with clients. Hadeel holds a degree in Public Relations and Communication. Over the past 3.5 years, she has built a strong understanding of customer service and client relations in the UAE her work in public relations. She has lived in the UAE for 27 years. She enjoys producing creative content for social media.
NATIONALITY:Eritrian/Emirati
GENDER:Female
Inas is the Clinical Director and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who oversees clinical operations, ensuring adherence to company policy and procedures, and compliance with evidence-based practice. In her role, she liaises with parents and school providers, and promotes and implements parent/ caregiver training.
She holds a Master’s Degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) with a specialization in developmental disabilities from Canada and her experience spans more than 15 years in the field of ABA in Toronto, Canada.
In her career, she has worked in various capacities such as School Support Consultant, ABA Supervisor, Clinical Supervisor, Program Manager and Clinical Director.
A former employee of Surrey Place Center in Canada she brings to The Doris Duan-Young Autism Center her strong background in ABA and autism care.
She believes everyone has a right to learn and it brings her great joy to see progress, knowing she has helped improve the quality of life for the individual and the family.
She has lived in Canada for most of her life and moved to the UAE a few years ago. She loves being with her family and friends, and enjoys reading, discovering new restaurants, living a healthy lifestyle, and swimming.
DHCC LICENSE:AH0195-19
NATIONALITY:Canadian
GENDER:Female
Nikki is a Case Manager and a Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA), responsible for conducting behavior assessments, analyzing data, training, and writing and overseeing treatment plans.She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing with units in Special Education from the Philippines and has completed her Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) coursework and certification from the Florida Institute of Technology, USA. She has worked for more than eight years in the ABA field in the Philippines and UAE in roles including ABA Therapist and Case Supervisor, and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).Prior to joining The Doris Duan-Young Autism Center, she worked at Teamworks Behavioral Therapy in the Philippines. Working with individuals living with autism has made her see the world in a different perspective. She believes that every child has the capacity to learn. She has lived in the UAE for five years, and enjoys baking, reading, sports, and outdoor activities.
DHCC LICENSE:AH1575-17
NATIONALITY:Philippines
GENDER:Female
Gerard is a Case Manager, responsible for conducting behavior assessments, analyzing data, training, and writing and overseeing treatment plans.
Completed his Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) coursework from Florida Institute of Technology, USA. His experience spans more than 11 years in the special needs education and ABA industry in the Philippines and UAE.
In his previous roles, he worked as lead Special Education Teacher, ABA Therapist and Case Manager. He is a former employee of Independent Living Learning Center and brings to The Doris Duan-Young Autism Center his experience in teaching independent living and vocational skills.
He believes in providing the best behavioral services for People of Determination so they can achieve a better quality of life.
He has lived in the UAE for eight years and enjoys sketching and fitness.
DHCC LICENSE:AH1509-16
NATIONALITY:Filipino
GENDER:Male
Ghina Saab is an LSA supervisor, responsible for: managing client’s transitioning to school setting, supervising learning support assistants at school, communicating with the SEN department at school, and training learning support assistants in supporting their students in a class setting.Ghina holds a degree in Education and she is a board certified assistant behavior analyst andher experience spans more than 13 years in the Applied Behavior Analysis in both Lebanon and UAE.In her career, she has worked in various capacities such as an ABA therapist and case manager. A former employee of Stepping Stones, she brings to The Doris Duan-Young Autism Center her strong background in applying ABA skills in both one on one sessions and in school settings.Working with individuals with autism is important to her because every milestone is a celebration. She has lived in the UAE for 7 years. Her interests are meditation and baking.
Mara is the Marketing and Admin Coordinator responsible for developing and implementing marketing and advertising requirements. She is also responsible for administrative support across operations including recruitment. Mara holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Arts and her experience spans five years in the Sales and Marketing industry in the Philippines and UAE. In her career, she has worked in Sales and Marketing, and Social Media. A former employee of Smart Communications, she brings to The Doris Duan-Young Autism Center her background in dealing with challenging situations and be able to deliver what is required. She is also a strong believer that Marketing delivers exceptional results to a business.She has lived in the UAE for four years. Her interests and hobbies are social media, writing, reading, and watching documentaries and exercising.
NATIONALITY:Philippines
GENDER:Female
Bernalynd is a Receptionist at The Doris Duan-Young Autism Center. She is responsible for arranging client’s schedules based on the BCBA recommendation hours and services such as ABA, Speech, Occupational and Physical Therapy. She organizes the therapists’ schedule, coordinating with the BCBA as required. She is also a trained and certified first aider.
Berna holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and her experience spans for almost 10 years in the health industry in the Philippines and UAE.
In her career, she has worked in various capacities including a medical representative where she familiarized herself with trends and practices in the medical field, and medications. She is a former employee of Interphil Laboratories, Inc.
She has lived in the UAE for almost five years. Her interests are reading books, watching movies in different languages and learning different cultures.
NATIONALITY:Philippines
GENDER:Female
Rowena is a Receptionist at The Doris Duan-Young Autism Center, responsible for handling client’s request, queries and complaints via phone and email, managing office supplies as well as receiving and dispatching deliveries. She also provides support to the HR and Accounts Departments. Rowena holds Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management, and her experience spans more than five years in hospitality and special needs sectors in the Philippines and UAE. In her career, she has worked in various capacities, handling responsibilities such as bookings, reservations, checkins, and events. A former employee of Citystate Asturias Hotel, she brings to The Doris Duan-Young Autism Center her background in customer service and hospitality management. She believes we, as a society, need to develop a deeper understanding of autism as well as empathize better with those living with the condition. She has lived in the UAE for three years, and her interests are cooking, dancing and watching documentaries.
NATIONALITY:Philippines
GENDER:Female
Rose Ann is a Receptionist at The Doris Duan-Young Autism Center responsible for greeting visitors / patients, handling queries, maintaining the patients’ medical records and files and supporting other clerical functions.
Rose Ann holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and is a Registered Nurse in the Philippines where her experience spans more than seven years.
In her career, she has worked in various capacities such as a dental nurse, clinic-out-patient nurse, company nurse and sales associate. She is a former employee of Sta. Rosa Hospital Medical Center She has lived in the UAE for six years. Her interests are reading books, cooking, watching movies, travel, playing volleyball and spending time with her family.
NATIONALITY:Philippines
GENDER:Female
Raghda is a Receptionist at The Doris DuanYoung Autism Center. In her capacity she builds client relations and collaborates with clinical teams. She also addresses concerns and complaints, scheduling follow-up meetings to ensure client satisfaction. Raghda holds a Degree in Hotel & Tourism Management and her experience spans more than 11 years in various roles within administrative, client relations, and HR in Sudan and the UAE. She has worked at Via Technology International, Dubai Multi Commodities Centre where her responsibilities included handling executive appointments and managing information flow for internal and external communication. For her, working with individuals living with autism is deeply rewarding, learning every day from children who experience the world differently and to get to see the world from a perspective that is different from her own. She has lived in the UAE for almost seven years, and her interests are riding horses, listening to music and reading about fashion.
NATIONALITY:Sudan
GENDER:Female
Razan is a Receptionist at The Doris Duan-Young Autism Center responsible for clients’ inquiries, providing support in the admin team, coordinating parents’ concerns with the clinical team, and greeting the visitors and patients.
Razan holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language and her experience spans five years in educational and health sectorsin the UAE.
In her career, she has worked in various capacities such as teaching students and dealing with patients and clients’ concerns. A former employee of Al Madar Medical Center, she brings to The Doris Duan-Young Autism Center her background in client management.
She has lived in the UAE for 27 years. Her interests are dealing with kids from different ages, reading fiction books, socialization, traveling and exercising.
NATIONALITY:Jordanian
GENDER:Female
Radwa Rizk is a Case Manager, responsible to apply one to one and group therapy, which
incorporates different treatment and approaches to teach children how to overcome challenging
behaviors, uses different effective approaches to encourage and improve socially significant positive
behaviors in children on the autism spectrum.
Radwa is studying master’s in applied behavior analysis and organization behavior management is
Endicott college USA. Radwa holds a master’s degree in mental health and behavioral therapy from
EDMORE university, USA., and diploma from oxford university in child psychology. Her experience spans
more than 7 years in the industry in Egypt and 3 years in UAE.
In her career, she has worked in various capacities such as Head of the cognitive therapy department in
AFAQQ hospital in Egypt and as psychology and discipline manger in AL ANDALUS INTERNATIONAL
SCHOOL, responsible for the cases of behavioral and mental challenges, prepare action plans to merge
those students with the society, and provide a psychological awareness to the parents and the caregivers.
She works as a voluntary member Save the children organization, for empowering child, family, and
society with the knowledge about autism challenges and the methods of protection and teaching them
new adaptive skills
She brings to The Doris Duan-Young Autism Center her strong background in applied behavior analysis
and psychology, and as an ABA therapist.
DHCC LICENSE:AH2146-18
Nationality:Egyptian
Gender: Female
Allyson is a Case Manager responsible for implementing treatment plans, coordinating with
supervisors providing training and giving feedback to parents in a wide variety of setting that includes
home, school and in the center.
Allyson holds a degree in Bachelor of Elementary Education major in Special Education and her experience
spans more than 4 years in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in Dubai and Philippines.
In her career, she has worked in various capacities such as supporting clients in a school setting and
working on an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP).
A former employee of Academia de Santiago SpEd Center, she brings to The Doris Duan-Young Autism
Center her strong background in an evidenced based therapy such as ABA that focuses on developing
socially significant and appropriate behaviors while minimizing negative behaviors such as aggression and
self-injury.
Working with individual with autism is important to her. Allyson’s ultimate goal has always been to bring
meaningful and positive change in the lives of her clients and their families.
She has lived in the UAE for almost 4 years. Her interests are cycling, volunteering in non-government
organizations and learning different cultures and languages.
DHCC LICENSE:AH1766-17
Nationality:Filipino
Gender:Female
DHCC LICENSE:AH1531-16
NATIONALITY:Filipino
GENDER:Female