Chief Medical Director
Dr. Nazer Abdelfattah comes to WHIN Cares with over 30 years of experience in comprehensive primary care. He earned his undergraduate degree from Wayne State University and his medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, and completed his residency at Henry Ford Bi-County Hospital.
nfattah.do@whincares.org
Director of Women's Health Strategy & Initiatives
As a nurse scientist and nurse-midwife, Dr. Abdelnabi's work focuses primarily on advancing reproductive and sexual health and improving quality of life among women from Southwest Asian, North African (SWANA) and Arab American and minority populations. Her work examines the social, cultural, and religious factors that shape women's reproductive and sexual health knowledge, experiences, and access to care.
Dr. Abdelnabi's previous research included exploring the lived experiences of second-generation Muslim American women with infertility and examining how sociocultural and religious factors influence decisions to seek reproductive health treatment.
Her work aims to develop culturally responsive programs that promote reproductive and sexual health education, increase access to care, and improve health outcomes for women in racial, ethnic, and historically underserved communities, particularly within SWANA and Muslim populations. Her future work will focus on developing and evaluating interventions that address reproductive and sexual health disparities and promote overall well-being among women and families.
samia.abdelnabi@whincares.org
Doula Coordinator
Nivean Farha is a certified birth doula, community health worker, educator, and maternal health advocate dedicated to advancing equitable, culturally responsive care for women and families. Fluent in English and Arabic, she specializes in supporting immigrant, refugee, Arab American, Muslim, and underserved communities through education, advocacy, and compassionate care.
Nivean holds a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Eastern Michigan University and is a Certified Birth Doula, Community Breastfeeding Specialist, and Be Strong Families Train-the-Trainer. Drawing on her extensive experience in community outreach, parent leadership, and family engagement, she empowers families with the knowledge, resources, and support needed to achieve healthy pregnancies, positive birth experiences, and strong family outcomes. Her commitment to maternal and child health is reflected in her lifelong dedication to strengthening communities and improving health equity across Southeast Michigan.
Public Health Intern
Maysoon Hamad is a public health professional and Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) student at Walden University with extensive experience in population health, healthcare operations, health equity, and community-based initiatives. Her work focuses on addressing social determinants of health, strengthening access to care, and developing evidence-informed strategies that improve outcomes for underserved communities. She brings experience in program development, community needs assessment, stakeholder engagement, and quality improvement to her public health practice.
maysoon.hamad@whincares.org