Khawla Hammad

Khawla Hammad, Founder & CEO at Takalam Online Counseling.

Khawla is the founder and CEO of Takalam, an award-winning online counselling platform for mental well-being.

Before devoting her work full-time to Takalam, Khawla held several positions in various Abu Dhabi-based government entities, including Emirates Foundation & twofour54 where she utilized her skills and expertise in Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Media & Communications.

She also worked as an independent consultant for startups between the UAE & the US while she was based in Washington DC. Khawla holds a Master’s degree in International Business from Georgetown University in Washington DC and a Bachelor’s degree in Media & Communication Sciences from Zayed University in Abu Dhabi.