From the vibrant streets of Beirut to eighty-six countries across the globe, Bushra Jabre has dedicated her life to empowering women and advancing public health. Born and raised in Lebanon, she earned a BA in Economics from the American University of Beirut and a Master’s in Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. For over forty years, she worked with international organizations such as UNICEF, UNFPA, IPPF, UNDP, and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, where her efforts focused on international social development, particularly the health and empowerment of women.

Her work has taken her to diverse corners of the world, where she has written extensively on public health and social issues. She is also the author of Sophie’s Book and The Lebanon I Knew, blending her professional insights with her rich personal experiences. Now residing in McLean, Virginia, Bushra continues to write and inspire others through her lifelong commitment to social progress.