Dr. Najah Zaaeed

Dr. Zaaeed, DrPH, LMSW, MPA,CHES® lives a holistic life that includes professional and real-life experiences, all of which infuse her passion for improving the quality of life for all populations, including immigrants and refugees. In addition to being an assistant professor in the Department of Health Promotion and Department of Counseling and Psychological Services and School of Education at SUNY Oswego, Dr. Zaaeed is a licensed master social worker in New York State. Dr. Zaaeed is also a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES). Dr. Zaaeed currently serves as Board Member for the Society of Refugee Healthcare Providers and is co-chair of the Society’s ethics sub-committee. In addition, Dr. Zaaeed is the Central Division Director for the National Association of Social Workers New York Chapter. Zaaeed’s interests include examining the intersections of social determinants of health, education, and quality of life among refugees, immigrants, persons with special needs, and women and children.