Malak Ahmed Salah Elgendy — Director of Program Development/Egypt Chapter Co-Lead

Malak is a G12 student at the New Vision School in Cairo, Egypt, and the Head of Finances for The Aceso Project. As someone passionate about neuroscience and leveraging innovation to address global health challenges, Malak’s interest in public health was sparked through her previous work in mental health advocacy, where she witnessed the profound impact that education, advocacy, and equitable access to healthcare could have on individuals and communities. Malak is actively involved in Kode with Klossy and Code in Place at Stanford, where she actively seeks opportunities to expand her skillset with the hopes of using her abilities to expand her impact on her local community. As a member of the Aceso executive team, Malak is most excited for the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse team of passionate individuals who are committed to advancing healthcare solutions.

Hana Sholkamy — Co-Creative Director/Egypt Chapter Co-Lead

Hana is a G12 student at El-Nawady Official language School in Minya, Egypt, and the co-creative director for The Aceso Project. Hana developed an interest in public health as she combined her interest in mental health, psychology, education, and the ways our environment and access to resources can shape people’s well-being and opportunities. More specifically, her involvement in several youth-led initiatives such as Soliries and Shbab Btsad Shbab, volunteering, marketing, community work, and projects focused on starting youth-led conversations on health, Hana has been able to expand and develop this interest. Hana is especially interested in The Aceso Project because it brings together different areas that she cares about, such as health awareness, education, and community impact. What she loves most is the opportunity to work with a team that is passionate about continuously improving and expanding, creating meaningful change in people’s lives.