Sama Alhosouna
Community Member | Professional Development Platform at Localized (Global)
Secondary Education at Almas Private schools
Iraq
Hi, I'm Sama Alhosouna!
Community Member | Professional Development Platform at Localized (Global)
High school student and global youth changemaker with a strong interest in sustainability, diplomacy, and international cooperation. I am a member of The Junior Academy at The New York Academy of Sciences and a Stevens Initiative alum supported by the Aspen Institute and the U.S. Department of State. Through my participation in international virtual exchange programs, I collaborated with students from diverse cultural backgrounds to address global challenges, including food waste and sustainable development. These experiences strengthened my leadership, research, communication, and cross-cultural collaboration skills. I am passionate about raising human awareness, promoting global citizenship, and contributing to initiatives that create positive impact for communities and the planet.
Experience
Localized (Global)
Community Member | Professional Development Platform
December 2025 - Present
- Member of Localized, a global professional development platform connecting young leaders and alumni of international exchange programs with career opportunities, virtual events, and skill-building resources.
Aspen Institute – Stevens Initiative
Alumni member
December 2025 - Present
J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange Initiative (Stevens Initiative)
Selected alumni of an international virtual exchange program administered by The Aspen Institute and supported by the U.S. Department of State through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
The Junior Academy, New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS)
Member
January 2025 - December 2026
Selected among global students to participate in the Food Waste Innovation Challenge
Worked within an international team (US–MENA)
Conducted research, surveys, interviews, and presented a full scientific solution
Completed all four innovation phases successfully
Food Waste Reduction Initiative — International Innovation Challenge (NYAS)
Project Leader
January 2024 - December 2024
Led a multicultural team of 5 from the US and MENA region
Designed a solution for school-centered food waste reduction
Conducted interviews, data collection, awareness surveys
Created a full scientific presentation using Canva
Submitted final project to NYAS judges
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Projects
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Languages
Arabic
English
Spanish
Skills
Communication Skills
Critical thinking
Strategy and Leadership
Public Speaking