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Suehaila Amen is currently employed as the International and Diplomatic Relations Consultant for the Union of Arab Banks. Her work is to build relationships and d bridges of understanding and opportunity with foreign governments, academic institutions, organizations and corporations to increase international business and opportunity to the banking, economic and finance sector in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. An active leader in the Arab and Muslim American community for over 20 years, she recognizes challenges and knows how to overcome obstacles while her dedication and strength in educating and encouraging the youth of today has contributed to her character and growth, personally and professionally. Her experiences have paved the way for her advancement and aided her in participating in the establishment and participation of a number of community programs which enable students to foster learning, social justice and community empowerment. She has been invited on numerous public diplomacy trips to represent the United States government, traveling to foreign countries to facilitate meetings and discuss strategies on counterterrorism and combating violent extremism efforts, their impact, and how we protect our communities from outside aggressors. Amen also travels the globe speaking to groups and organizations on growing up Arab and Muslim American in a post-9/11 society, the negative impacts of government programs that target specific communities, community and relationship building, and how to work together, as a unified voice for change. She is currently based in Beirut, Lebanon. She and her family were featured on TLC’s Reality TV series, All-American Muslim, which aired in 2011-12.

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Ashura and the Legacy of Hussain

Ashura begins There was a quiet beauty in the South of Lebanon... read more

The Bekaa Valley and a Taste of Home

The Western Bekaa Region This weekend was spent in the heart of... read more

Dealing with Anxiety

Anxiety is real "I have anxiety." Having to say those words once... read more

After 26 years, Mom & Dad take on...

The first parental unit visit since I moved My parents came to... read more

Struggle In Being God-Consciousness

If only we could pay our bills with the opinions of people.... read more

Lebanon's National Army Day

It is August 1 and the day the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF)... read more

Rampant Racism, Bigotry and Abuse

Makeup cannot beautify an ugly heart This week, Kuwaiti makeup artist and... read more

Moments That Shape Our Lives

They're here! (Image taken at Deir Taanayel in Bekaa Valley) My parents... read more

Living Kindly in a Harsh World

Embracing Human Dignity There is so much disregard and disrespect for humanity. ... read more

Lebanese Diaspora and Tourism: The Treasures of Lebanon

A busy, busy Beirut Its summertime in Lebanon and tourism time! The... read more

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