Nathalie El Zein
Riyadh,01
Summary
Knowledgeable Public Health and Epidemiology Consultant with proven background in consulting, delivering strategic insights and effective solutions to clients. Successfully led multiple projects, enhancing operational efficiency and driving business growth. Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and client relationship management.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Health & Epidemiology Consultant
Ascend Solutions
01.2023 - Current
- Formulated strategic frameworks and defined KPIs, performance metrics, and metadata cards in the context of population health
Associate Consultant
Ascend Solutions
10.2023 - 09.2025
- Designed and validated epidemiological infectious disease simulation models, including a Saudi-wide and Hajj-specific SIR-based model to inform public health decision-making
- Led the implementation of an outbreak management system aligned with the WHO’s 7-1-7 framework, enhancing early detection and rapid response capabilities across national health operations
- Developed and deployed interactive Power BI dashboards to monitor outbreak dynamics, surveillance system performance, and key population health indicators in real time
- Assessed and advised on the redesign of national disease surveillance systems, improving data quality, timeliness, and integration with digital health infrastructure
- Facilitated capacity-building workshops and delivered technical training sessions for multidisciplinary teams on epidemiological modelling, outbreak response, and public health data use
- Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to align epidemiology, digital health, and policy initiatives with international standards and country-specific needs
UN Women UK Delegate
UN Women UK
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Participated as a delegate in the 67th annual CSW, focused on innovation, technological change, and education in the digital age for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls.
- Commission on the Status of Women 67 (CSW67)
Epidemiology Research Intern
University of Warwick
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Lead an epidemiological research paper investigating circadian clocks and infectious diseases, more specifically periodontal, for potential prevention and treatment measures, in collaboration with Poltava State University in Ukraine
- Placement in Public Health Workplace
Researcher, Mental Health Awareness
BeBraveBeirut
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Conducted extensive research on mental illnesses and coordinated workshops to raise awareness and break social stigmas in Lebanon and the Middle East.
Education
Master’s of Public Health (MPH) -
University of Warwick
United Kingdom01.2023
Biological Sciences - undefined
American University of Beirut
Lebanon01.2022
French Baccalaureate (with Honours) - Scientific, Concentration in Biology
Ecole Française Internationale à Riyad
Riyad, Saudi Arabia01.2019
Skills
- Epidemiological Research
- Infectious Disease Predictive Modelling
- Population Health Management
- Health Data Analytics
- RStudio, SPSS, PowerBI
- Project Management
- Multilingual proficiency in French, English, and Arabic
- Basic Spanish proficiency
Interests
Piano, Chess, Film & Cinema, Behaviour & Psychology
Timeline
Associate Consultant
Ascend Solutions
10.2023 - 09.2025
Public Health & Epidemiology Consultant
Ascend Solutions
01.2023 - Current
UN Women UK Delegate
UN Women UK
01.2023 - 01.2023
Epidemiology Research Intern
University of Warwick
01.2022 - 01.2023
Researcher, Mental Health Awareness
BeBraveBeirut
01.2021 - 01.2022
Biological Sciences - undefined
American University of Beirut
French Baccalaureate (with Honours) - Scientific, Concentration in Biology
Ecole Française Internationale à Riyad
Master’s of Public Health (MPH) -
University of Warwick