Dr. Hanan Hashem is a Researcher and Community Educator at The Family and Youth Institute. Dr. Hanan Hashem is also an Assistant Professor in the Clinical Psychology Department at William James College in Boston, Massachusetts, where she specializes in teaching topics concerning cultural considerations in the field of psychology; lifespan development; psychopathology; and psychological research methods. She holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from The University of Texas at Austin, a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from UT-Austin, a Master’s degree in Quantitative Methods from Wayne State University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy from the University of Michigan – Dearborn. 

Dr. Hashem’s core research and clinical interests include intergenerational trauma, youth development, and spiritually integrated interventions and care. She has published numerous peer-reviewed empirical research on the mental health of Muslims in the United States and has worked in various clinical settings including community health centers, university counseling centers, and a youth shelter. Dr. Hashem is also a community organizer and has focused her efforts on community education and mental health consultancy through local youth groups, regional camps, and national conferences, including the Muslim Mental Health Conference.