Dr. Nakra obtained her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Minnesota (USA) . An educational psychologist in practice, she has over twenty five  years of experience as an educator and psychologist, working with children and their families. Her book  “Children and Learning Difficulties” is a pioneer work in the field of learning disability in India. Dr. Nakra is currently working as Counselor at the American School of Dubai. She can be contacted at onita.nakra@gmail.com.

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Ms. Rebecca Grappo , M.Ed. Certified Educational Planner and educational consultant. RNG International Educational Consultants, USA. 

Rebecca (Becky) Grappo, M.Ed., is a Certified Educational Planner and educational consultant. She works with students and families on comprehensive educational planning to include summer programs, boarding schools, career planning and assessment, college/university admissions counseling, and opportunities for special needs kids. Her website is www.rebeccagrappo.com.


 

Dr. Saliha Afridi,  PsyD. Master’s in Clinical Psychology and graduated with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Arizona USA.  Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Dubai and USA. Human Relations Institute.

Dr. Saliha Afridi, is a licensed clinical psychologist. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor where she graduated Summe Cum Laude with a double major in Cultural Anthropology and Communications. She continued her graduate studies at Arizona School of Professional Psychology where she received her Master’s in Clinical Psychology and graduated with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.

Dr. Afridi has worked with individuals of varying cultures, ethnicities, religions, genders, and disabilities. She also has a rich exposure to a multitude of mental health issues including: childhood disorders, ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, addictions, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, and relationship problems. Her expertises include parent training, psychological and psycho-educational evaluations, as well as psychotherapy for adolescents/ adults and play and activity therapy for children. She has a special interest in parenting training and has created and implemented parenting programs based on Adlerian child guidance principles. Dr. Afridi has a long standing commitment to community outreach and education.
 

Dr. Kennon Ryder, Marriage and Family Therapist, Professor, Michigan State University, Dubai.

Associate Professor, Family & Child Ecology - MSU Dubai. Will coordinate the Family Community Services Bachelor degree and be responsible for teaching, recruiting, and advising students. Dr. Rider is a licensed Marriage and Family therapist, having received his MS in Family Relations and his Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies from Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas. He has previously taught at Zayed University in Dubai.