Shepherd Society Staff
SHIREEN AWWAD HILAL | Director of Community Outreach and Development of the Bethlehem Bible College.
She holds a BA in English Literature from Bethlehem University, an MA in Educational Administration from Texas A & M University and an MBA from Tel Aviv University.
As part of her work, she manages the work of the Shepherd Society, which is the social outreach arm of the Bethlehem Bible College. She has a passion for humanitarian and development work, and the work with the Shepherd Society enables this to be put into action – offering both emergency assistance in the form of food, medical assistance and so on, and also durable solutions through job creation and micro-finance projects. In addition, the emergency assistance has more recently extended to Gaza.
Shireen’s passion is also for peace with justice, and she has been a peace activist for many years. Shireen is married with 4 children, and lives in Bethlehem- Palestine.
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MONA NOUR | Social Worker
Hello! I’ve been working at the Shepherd Society as a social worker since 2002. I’m happily married with one beautiful daughter. When I’m not working here, I study for my Master’s degree in Leadership and Ministry at Bethlehem Bible College. This organization has been a blessing because through serving here I accepted Jesus as my savior.
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NOURA NASRALLAH | Executive Secretary
Noura, from Beit Jala, is a Biblical Studies graduate from Bethlehem Bible College and works full-time as a secretary at the Shepherd Society. Her journey with the organization began during her studies, where she volunteered and became inspired by their work with refugees and the needy. After graduating, she pursued additional studies in life skills and administrative skills, further preparing her for her role. Noura started part-time at the Shepherd Society and is now a full-time secretary, where she arranges appointments, delivers supplies, and coordinates surgeries for those in need. Her experiences have taught her to appreciate life’s basic necessities and the profound impact of helping others. One memorable moment was when she helped a woman who couldn’t afford glasses, and the woman’s heartfelt gratitude deeply touched her.
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ELIAS AWAD | Operations’ Coordinator
Elias Awad is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in project management, consultancy, and community-based initiatives. He holds a Diplom-Kaufmann in Business Administration from the University of Augsburg, with a focus on finance and information systems, and has been active in various volunteer and leadership roles throughout his career.
Elias has worked with numerous organizations, including Médecins Sans Frontières, the Palestinian Centre for Rapprochement between People, German foundations, and CISP on high-impact projects in the Middle East. His areas of expertise include community-based tourism, cultural heritage preservation, and EU-funded initiatives. Additionally, he has contributed to educational initiatives through youth workshops and leadership training programs.
Fluent in Arabic, German, and English, Elias has a deep commitment to fostering intercultural understanding and development through his work. Currently, he continues to make strides as a freelance consultant, helping organizations navigate and manage impactful community projects.
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