Meet Our Team
Behind Healing, Justice, and Dignity
Behind every healing circle, every emergency response, and every empowered woman stands a team fueled by purpose, compassion, and courage. From strategic visionaries to grassroots facilitators, we bring lived experience, professional care, and feminist values to every corner of our work. Together, we build trust, restore dignity, and co-create powerful change across Lebanon and beyond.
Why Our Team Matters
At Circle of Wellbeing, change doesn’t come from the top down—it comes from within communities. Our team reflects that truth.
From war-affected mothers turned facilitators to educators and global advocates, we are not just here to serve—but to stand with. Many of us have lived the very struggles we work to heal. That’s why we lead with empathy, move with integrity, and build with women—not for them.
We are proud to be a trauma-informed, feminist, multilingual, and locally rooted team.
“I founded Circle of Wellbeing after witnessing how deeply women in Lebanon lacked access to safe, healing spaces. What began as a vision is now a growing movement thanks to our team and community.”
— Thea Munkeby, Founder
How We Work
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We center the voices of those closest to the work, especially women with lived experience.
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Every team member is trained to hold space with care, boundaries, and cultural sensitivity.
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Programs are shaped by the real needs of women—spoken, shared, and lived.
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From finances to facilitation, we lead with trust, clarity, and responsibility.
What Our Team Stands For
At Circle of Wellbeing, our work is guided by values rooted in care, dignity, and justice. These shape every circle we hold, every voice we uplift, and every decision we make.
Women’s Empowerment
We create spaces where women reclaim agency, leadership, and voice—especially in times of crisis.
Health & Wellbeing
From maternal care to mental health, we center holistic healing for the body, mind, and spirit.
Rights & Awareness
We raise awareness on women’s health, rights, and safety—breaking taboos and building knowledge.
Trauma-Informed Practice
Every program is shaped by compassion, consent, and psychological safety—because healing starts with how we show up.
Self-Care as Resistance
We believe rest, creativity, and joy are not luxuries—but vital acts of survival, resistance, and deep resilience.
Dignity in Aid
We don’t just distribute support—we do it with respect, choice, and the belief that dignity is non-negotiable.
The People Powering Healing
Voices, Vision, & Hearts Behind the Work
At Circle of Wellbeing, our impact is made possible by a circle of committed individuals — from founders shaping vision to local facilitators holding space for healing every day. Each person brings care, courage, and deep commitment to communities navigating trauma, displacement, and recovery. Together, we are more than a team — we are a movement for dignity, justice, and emotional resilience.
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Aseel Hamad
Country Director, Lebanon
Responsible for leading and representing our work in the country. The role includes overseeing all programs and activities, building strong relationships with local partners and NGOs, and ensuring that projects align with the organization’s mission to support women, families, and communities.
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Amanda Helland Spjeldnæs
Board Secretary
Coordinates board communications, maintains governance records, and helps align internal operations with our long-term mission and values.
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Lilli Dahn
Board Member
norwaycommunication@circleofwellbeing.net
Supports strategic planning, governance, and resource mobilization, especially through campaigns and outreach in the Nordic region.
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Juliet Zahirah Tøsse
Board Member
Provides mission oversight, accountability, and long-term planning support while contributing to global solidarity and advocacy work.
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Rachel Lucas
Communication Manager
communication@circleofwellbeing.net
Leads storytelling, brand strategy, and content creation, amplifying our mission and reaching hearts across borders and platforms.
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Paul Yammine
Financial Manager
Oversees financial operations, ensuring our programs remain transparent, accountable, and sustainable in every context we serve.
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Shella Douaihy
Fundraiser Manager
fundraising@circleofwellbeing.net
Designs and leads donor outreach, grant writing, and fundraising events to power our programs and support women and families.
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Thea Munkeby
Director & Founder
thea.munkeby@circleofwellbeing.net
Guides the vision and strategy of Circle of Wellbeing, building deep partnerships and ensuring that every decision reflects dignity, justice, and impact.
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Sarah Hisham Tinawy
Facilitator — Mental Health
Leads healing circles and trauma-informed support groups, offering women safe spaces to process, recover, and grow in strength.
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Rana Harb
Facilitator – Awareness Sessions
Facilitates emotional literacy and rights-based workshops that build confidence, connection, and community resilience.
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Ida Ekrheim
Social Media Manager, Norway
media@circleofwellbeing.net
Responsible for developing and managing Circle of Wellbeing’s digital presence in Norway. This includes creating engaging content, managing our social media channels, supporting campaigns, and helping to build awareness of our programs and mission -
Noura Moussa
Facilitator and Community Support Specialist
womencenter@circleofwellbeing.net
Supports new mothers and children through nurturing early-childhood activities and safe spaces for learning and growth. As well as coordinating with our women attending the sessions at our Women Center in Lebanon.
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Amani Abd Al Rahman
Facilitator – Awareness & Yoga
Combines movement and mindfulness with trauma education, leading powerful sessions for women and children in crisis zones.
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Muhammad Al-Arafat
Fundraising & Partnership Assistant
partnerships@circleofwellbeing.net
Builds relationships with donors and partners, strengthening our financial base and expanding awareness of our impact.
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Zuzanna Julia Zaucha
Web Designer & Developer
Creates and maintains our digital presence with user-friendly, mission-aligned design that reflects our values and vision.
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Isabella Maria Daou
Volunteer Coordinator
volunteer@circleofwellbeing.net
Responsible for recruiting, training, scheduling, and supporting volunteers. They act as the main point of contact for volunteers, matching their skills and interests with organizational needs, and ensuring a positive, productive volunteer experience. -
Elise Meerwijk
Intern in Norway
Supports administrative tasks, assists in organizing events, and helps plan and lead children’s activities. The role focuses on promoting wellbeing, teamwork, and community engagement through hands-on participation in daily programs and events.
Join Our Team
Together, We Create Lasting Change
At Circle of Wellbeing, every hand and heart matters. Whether you’re ready to volunteer on the ground, partner with us to expand impact, sponsor our programs, or donate to fuel our mission — your support helps women and children heal, grow, thrive, and build a future rooted in dignity, justice, and wellbeing.
