Rahma with Rose

A doctor who healed deep seated trauma, followed the wild wisdom of her heart, learning to be a healing presence, speaking truth with power and love. Rola is an award-winning doctor, trauma-informed coach, humanitarian, and international keynote speaker dedicated to revolutionising leadership through compassion, courage, and resilience. As the first Syrian TED Fellow and former founder of CanDo, Rola has worked to support frontline health and aid workers in war-devastated communities, helping build seven hospitals in Syria and reaching over 4 million people. 

As a humanitarian, NGO leader, and social entrepreneur,She speaks on transformative topics such as authentic communication—helping individuals and leaders find their voice and speak their truth powerfully—and balancing impact with well-being—guiding leaders to prioritise self-care alongside achievement to build sustainable, thriving organisations.