Mary-Justine Todd, founder and executive director of Shamsaha, holds a Master’s Degree in International Public Health and International Studies.
Mary Justine Todd
Founder & Executive Director of Shamsaha
Mary Justine Todd is the visionary behind Shamsaha, a groundbreaking crisis response platform supporting women across the Middle East. Holding a Master’s in International Public Health and International Studies, and currently pursuing a Ph.D. in International Human Rights Law, Mary is recognized as a trailblazer in the humanitarian and tech space.
Her accolades include EY’s Middle East Winning Women Award and the Stevie International Gold Prize. With experience in NGOs like The International Rescue Committee, her work is dedicated to addressing gender-based violence through innovation and compassion.
About this Episode
Join us as Mary Justine Todd unveils the story of Shamsaha—from its roots in public health to becoming the region’s only 24/7 crisis support service for women. Discover how a life-changing experience in Senegal sparked the launch of an app that’s empowering lives across the Arab world.
This episode dives into the power of empathy, technology, and cultural understanding to drive change. A must-listen for aspiring changemakers and women leaders looking to turn vision into impact.
“The most important thing is to support each other and be compassionate and passionate at the same time”
Mary Justine Todd
“Even when the path is hard, as long as it’s the right path, the universe usually comes back around to support”
Mary Justine Todd
Show highlights
“We want to ensure that everybody knows that everybody has biases”
Mary Justine Todd
“Simply be kind, compassionate and open to everybody who reaches us for support”
Mary Justine Todd
Useful Links
Website: https://maryjustinetodd.com/about/
LinkedIn: https://bh.linkedin.com/in/mary-justine-todd-a5ba7151
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shamsaha_me/
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