Medical doctor specialised in Psychiatry by the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Masters in Science in Epidemiology by the LSHTM in the UK. Previous MH adviser with Medecins sans Frontieres in Geneva for the period of 4 years. Previous MHPSS (Mental Health and Psychosocial Support) adviser for the ICRC in the Headquarters in Geneva. Presently the ICRC MHPSS Specialist for the NAME region based in Beirut. Has published in the area of MHPSS in humanitarian situations in relevant international scientific journals.