Meet the leadership team of SAUT Association
Members of SAUT Association's Board of Directors
Term Start
December 11, 2024
Term End
December 16, 2028
Term Duration
4 years
Chairman of the Board of Directors
HRH Princess Reema bint Sultan represents a pioneer in charitable work and a role model for young women and businesswomen in Saudi Arabia. She plays an important role in empowering women through her unlimited support for organizations and funding for small and medium-sized projects. Her relationship with Saut Down Syndrome Association dates back to 1986. Today she chairs the Board of Directors and plays a major role in educating, training and rehabilitating students with Down Syndrome in the Kingdom.
Chairman of the Board of Directors
HRH Princess Reema bint Sultan represents a pioneer in charitable work and a role model for young women and businesswomen in Saudi Arabia. She plays an important role in empowering women through her unlimited support for organizations and funding for small and medium-sized projects. Her relationship with Saut Down Syndrome Association dates back to 1986. Today she chairs the Board of Directors and plays a major role in educating, training and rehabilitating students with Down Syndrome in the Kingdom.
Chairman of the Board
Vice Chairman
Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors
HRH Princess Basma bint Badr bin Abdulmohsen is distinguished by her passion for children's development and education, which led her to join the Board of Saut Down Syndrome Association in 2010. As treasurer of the Association, she plays a fundamental role in raising awareness about the capabilities of children with Down Syndrome and encouraging their integration into society. She founded the "Talent Room" center in Riyadh, specialized in developing life skills and Arabic language for children under four.
Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors
HRH Princess Basma bint Badr bin Abdulmohsen is distinguished by her passion for children's development and education, which led her to join the Board of Saut Down Syndrome Association in 2010. As treasurer of the Association, she plays a fundamental role in raising awareness about the capabilities of children with Down Syndrome and encouraging their integration into society. She founded the "Talent Room" center in Riyadh, specialized in developing life skills and Arabic language for children under four.
Board Member
HRH Princess Mudi bint Khalid represents a symbol of pioneering charitable and developmental work in Saudi Arabia for more than 30 years. She worked tirelessly to support people with Down Syndrome in the early 1980s and is credited with establishing the first schools for Down Syndrome in Saudi Arabia. Today, as Secretary General of Saut Down Syndrome Association, she shapes the institution's strategies. In January 2013, she became one of the first 30 women in the Kingdom's history to be appointed to the Shura Council.
Board Member
HRH Princess Mudi bint Khalid represents a symbol of pioneering charitable and developmental work in Saudi Arabia for more than 30 years. She worked tirelessly to support people with Down Syndrome in the early 1980s and is credited with establishing the first schools for Down Syndrome in Saudi Arabia. Today, as Secretary General of Saut Down Syndrome Association, she shapes the institution's strategies. In January 2013, she became one of the first 30 women in the Kingdom's history to be appointed to the Shura Council.
Board Member
Joined Saut Down Syndrome Association in 2015, with a keen interest in social and volunteer work, especially regarding people with special needs. She served as CEO of NYOO Fitness Centers from 2011–2018 and as a consultant in the fitness sector. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing with Second Class Honours from the University of Westminster.
Board Member
Joined Saut Down Syndrome Association in 2015, with a keen interest in social and volunteer work, especially regarding people with special needs. She served as CEO of NYOO Fitness Centers from 2011–2018 and as a consultant in the fitness sector. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing with Second Class Honours from the University of Westminster.
Board Member
Ms. Sarah Bahmdan serves as Director of the Private Office of the Bahmdan Group and Board Member of the Group's Education Committee. She joined Saut Down Syndrome Association in 2016. She has extensive skills and expertise in management, brand development, and the fashion industry, and works closely in supporting charitable work at all levels.
Board Member
Ms. Sarah Bahmdan serves as Director of the Private Office of the Bahmdan Group and Board Member of the Group's Education Committee. She joined Saut Down Syndrome Association in 2016. She has extensive skills and expertise in management, brand development, and the fashion industry, and works closely in supporting charitable work at all levels.
Board Member
Ms. Shama Al-Shunaifi has over 35 years of experience in social and volunteer work. She has a great passion for people with special needs and joined the Board of Saut Down Syndrome Association in 2010. She brings her expertise as a mother of five children and her educational background to provide professional insights to the Board. She also holds membership in several non-profit organizations in the Kingdom.
Board Member
Ms. Shama Al-Shunaifi has over 35 years of experience in social and volunteer work. She has a great passion for people with special needs and joined the Board of Saut Down Syndrome Association in 2010. She brings her expertise as a mother of five children and her educational background to provide professional insights to the Board. She also holds membership in several non-profit organizations in the Kingdom.
Board Member
Dr. Lama is a Clinical Psychologist at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, a consultant accredited by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, and a Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol) accredited by the British Psychological Society. She provides psychological assessment for children and psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults. She has numerous published research papers and is a member of the specialized team in the Azer Program – Ishraq Association, accredited by the Ministry of Health.
Board Member
Dr. Lama is a Clinical Psychologist at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, a consultant accredited by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, and a Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol) accredited by the British Psychological Society. She provides psychological assessment for children and psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults. She has numerous published research papers and is a member of the specialized team in the Azer Program – Ishraq Association, accredited by the Ministry of Health.
Board Member
Ms. Samiha Al-Qusaibi has a long history in charitable and volunteer work, including co-founding several associations such as Gulf Girl Association since its establishment in Al-Khobar in 1965. She is a founding and active member of Saut Down Syndrome Association since 2010. She is also a board member of the Arab Businesswomen Council and a board member of Ahmed Hamad Al-Qusaibi and Brothers Group, where she serves as Director of Public Relations.
Board Member
Ms. Samiha Al-Qusaibi has a long history in charitable and volunteer work, including co-founding several associations such as Gulf Girl Association since its establishment in Al-Khobar in 1965. She is a founding and active member of Saut Down Syndrome Association since 2010. She is also a board member of the Arab Businesswomen Council and a board member of Ahmed Hamad Al-Qusaibi and Brothers Group, where she serves as Director of Public Relations.
Board Member
Dr. Munirah is a Family Medicine Consultant at King Abdulaziz Medical City – National Guard. She has extensive medical experience and was a former member of the Advisory Physicians Committee at the Ministry of Health's Health Awareness Media Center. She currently serves on the Scientific Council for Family Medicine and the Scientific Committee for Primary Mental Health Care at the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, and is a board member of Zahra Breast Cancer Association.
Board Member
Dr. Munirah is a Family Medicine Consultant at King Abdulaziz Medical City – National Guard. She has extensive medical experience and was a former member of the Advisory Physicians Committee at the Ministry of Health's Health Awareness Media Center. She currently serves on the Scientific Council for Family Medicine and the Scientific Committee for Primary Mental Health Care at the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, and is a board member of Zahra Breast Cancer Association.
SAUT Association's Executive Team
Chief Executive Officer
Has over 20 years of experience in special education and teaching. Holds a Bachelor's in Special Education and Human Development and a Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Joined the Association in 2022 and oversees the management of operations and services provided to individuals and families in the Down Syndrome community.
Chief Executive Officer
Has over 20 years of experience in special education and teaching. Holds a Bachelor's in Special Education and Human Development and a Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Joined the Association in 2022 and oversees the management of operations and services provided to individuals and families in the Down Syndrome community.
Executive Director
Director of Financial Administration
Director of Financial Administration
Director of Human Resources
Reem Hashem serves as Director of Human Resources, responsible for staffing, recruitment, retention, compensation management, and developing processes that foster an employee-centric culture focused on quality, productivity, and performance. She has 20 years of experience, beginning her career at the Saudi Embassy in Damascus before joining Al-Nahda Philanthropic Society for Women as HR Supervisor, and then joining Saut Association to lead the HR department in 2010. She holds a Bachelor's in Public Administration from King Saud University.
Director of Human Resources
Reem Hashem serves as Director of Human Resources, responsible for staffing, recruitment, retention, compensation management, and developing processes that foster an employee-centric culture focused on quality, productivity, and performance. She has 20 years of experience, beginning her career at the Saudi Embassy in Damascus before joining Al-Nahda Philanthropic Society for Women as HR Supervisor, and then joining Saut Association to lead the HR department in 2010. She holds a Bachelor's in Public Administration from King Saud University.
Director of Financial Resource Development and Public Relations
Director of Financial Resource Development and Public Relations
Executive Secretary — Records and Documents Officer
Executive Secretary — Records and Documents Officer
SAUT Association's specialized consultants
Consultant — Speech and Language
Cynthia Branson holds a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology and has been working as a consultant at Saut Down Syndrome Association Schools since 1995. She has an extensive history in language development and early intervention for children spanning over twenty years. She worked as a lecturer at the University of Washington (Seattle) in the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences and as a program supervisor in Speech-Language Sciences for Children at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital. She co-authored "Children with Genetic Disorders" and has worked with diagnostic teams to evaluate children with Down Syndrome.
Consultant — Speech and Language
Cynthia Branson holds a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology and has been working as a consultant at Saut Down Syndrome Association Schools since 1995. She has an extensive history in language development and early intervention for children spanning over twenty years. She worked as a lecturer at the University of Washington (Seattle) in the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences and as a program supervisor in Speech-Language Sciences for Children at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital. She co-authored "Children with Genetic Disorders" and has worked with diagnostic teams to evaluate children with Down Syndrome.
Consultant — Special Education & Early Intervention
Dr. Susan Sandall is Director of Professional Development and Applied Research Units at the Norris and Dorothy Haring Center, University of Washington, Seattle, and has worked as a consultant at Saut Association since 2010. She is a faculty member in the Special Education field at the University of Washington. Her research interests include effective instructional strategies for young children with developmental disabilities and social communication for very young children with disabilities. She co-authored "DEC Recommended Practices in Early Intervention" and "Building Blocks for Teaching Preschoolers with Special Needs".
Consultant — Special Education & Early Intervention
Dr. Susan Sandall is Director of Professional Development and Applied Research Units at the Norris and Dorothy Haring Center, University of Washington, Seattle, and has worked as a consultant at Saut Association since 2010. She is a faculty member in the Special Education field at the University of Washington. Her research interests include effective instructional strategies for young children with developmental disabilities and social communication for very young children with disabilities. She co-authored "DEC Recommended Practices in Early Intervention" and "Building Blocks for Teaching Preschoolers with Special Needs".
Consultant
Consultant
Former Consultant — Occupational Therapy
Marge Luthman has specialized in Occupational Therapy since 1986 and began working with Saut Down Syndrome Association Schools in 2015. She served as an Occupational Therapist at Illinois Medical Center in Chicago, focusing on children's services and providing diagnostic and treatment tools for children with sensory and fine motor difficulties. She currently works as an Occupational Therapy Coordinator in Kent, Washington. She holds a Master's in Occupational Therapy Sciences from the University of Colorado (2005).
Former Consultant — Occupational Therapy
Marge Luthman has specialized in Occupational Therapy since 1986 and began working with Saut Down Syndrome Association Schools in 2015. She served as an Occupational Therapist at Illinois Medical Center in Chicago, focusing on children's services and providing diagnostic and treatment tools for children with sensory and fine motor difficulties. She currently works as an Occupational Therapy Coordinator in Kent, Washington. She holds a Master's in Occupational Therapy Sciences from the University of Colorado (2005).
