Dr. Souzan Naser was inducted into the 2023 Legacy Hall Class. The Legacy Hall was created to recognize District 230 Alumni who achieved success through their hard work, passion and skill.
From the announcement:
Dr. Souzan Naser nominated by Sawsan Abukhalifeh. Pictured above: Dr. Naser accepts her award from Board President, Ann Oliver.
Stagg alum, Souzan Naser, is a lifelong learner, educator and force for change. She spent 7 years working as a domestic violence counselor, then settled into a role where she continues to thrive – professor and counselor at Moraine Valley Community College.
In 2017, Dr. Naser won the Embracing Diversity Award. She is an integral member of the Celebrating Diversity Task Force where she helped organize and moderate a panel on interfaith dialogue that stressed the importance of understanding the traditions and rituals in various religions. Dr. Naser’s doctoral dissertation addressed the limited Arab American cultural training available for mental health professionals. Her research led to her presenting at professional development workshops and authoring 7 publications.
Dr. Naser has always placed her focus on helping members of her community prosper and succeed. She is an active participant in Women’s History Month and facilitates sexual assault prevention workshops. As board president of the Arab American Action Network, she co-directs the strategy and vision of the organization, and supports the mental health needs of Arab and Muslim youth.
