Shahira Shalaby is the Co-Executive Director of The Abraham Initiatives, a joint Jewish-Israeli and Palestinian-Israeli organization that promotes social inclusion and equal rights for Palestinian citizens of Israel. She previously served as Deputy Mayor of Haifa and city councilor. Shahira is a founding member of the Palestinian Feminist Movement in Israel and has spearheaded several initiatives aimed at advancing the status of Arab women and the social rights of Palestinian citizens of Israel.

Shahira is an experienced organizational consultant specializing in leadership development, strategic thinking, teamwork, resource management, and community engagement. She holds a master’s in religious studies and a bachelor in social work.