H.E. Maha Barakat held the post of Director General of the Health Authority Abu Dhabi from 2013 to 2017. Previously, she was Co-Founder, Medical & Research Director and Consultant Endocrinologist at the Imperial College London Diabetes Centre in Abu Dhabi.

She has been a member of the Social Development Committee of the Executive Council of the Government of Abu Dhabi, and Board member of several Government of Abu Dhabi-related entities. 

H.E. Dr. Maryam Matar is a pioneering genetic scientist who advocates for public education and awareness of genetic disorders across the Middle East region. She is responsible for positioning the UAE as a leader in genetic research and innovation.

She is a medical doctor recognised as one of the top 20 Arab Researchers who has made the biggest contribution to humanity.

Before founding the UAEGDA, Dr. Matar was the first Emirati woman to become Under Secretary of the UAE Ministry of Health, as well as General Manager of the Dubai Community Development Authority, and Vice President of the Dubai Cares Foundation.

Frank has over 26 years of experience in the global health community, including significant achievements in HIV prevention, domestic and global care, research, and advocacy.

Before joining mothers2mothers (m2m) as Chief Executive Officer in 2012, Frank was Senior Vice President and Director of the Global Health, Population, and Nutrition Group at FHI 360. Previously, Frank was Senior Vice President and Director of the Academy for Educational Development (AED), where he re-established the organisation as a leader in global AIDS programmes. He also created and directed the National Council of La Raza's Center for Health Promotion in the U.S.

Dr. Tuakli is an acclaimed pediatric and reproductive health specialist and social philanthropist. Formerly with WHO, Harvard Medical School/Children’s Hospital of Boston, she has been hailed by African Union and United Nations (Global Citizen Award). She co-founded MOREMI and serves on several boards, Zenith Bank, CHRI, Mercy Ships and most recently is the immediate past Chair of the Board of Trustees of United Way Worldwide.