Yara El Sayed
About Yara El Sayed
Yara El Sayed serves as the Vice President of Development at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston and has held various leadership roles at the American Heart Association since 2003, contributing significantly to both organizations over the past 15 years.
Work at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston
Yara El Sayed has held multiple positions at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston since 2009. She started as the Director of Development, where she focused on fundraising and community outreach initiatives. In 2014, she was promoted to Vice President of Development, continuing her efforts to enhance the organization's impact in the Houston area. Her work involves strategic planning and collaboration with various stakeholders to support the mission of the organization.
Current Role at American Heart Association
Yara El Sayed has served as the Executive Director at the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association since 2009. In this role, she oversees programs and initiatives aimed at improving cardiovascular health in Houston, Texas. Her responsibilities include managing staff, developing partnerships, and implementing health education campaigns to raise awareness about heart disease and stroke prevention.
Previous Experience at American Heart Association
Before her current role, Yara El Sayed worked as the Senior Director of Corporate Events at the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association from 2003 to 2009 in Saint Louis, Missouri. In this capacity, she was responsible for planning and executing corporate events that raised funds and awareness for the organization’s health initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Yara El Sayed studied at the University of Missouri - Columbia from 1995 to 1999. Her education has provided her with a strong foundation in management and organizational development, which she applies in her current leadership roles. Her expertise includes fundraising, event planning, and community engagement.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her roles at the American Heart Association, Yara El Sayed worked as an Advertising Project Manager at Journal Communications Inc. from 2000 to 2002 in Franklin, Tennessee. This position involved managing advertising projects and collaborating with clients to meet their marketing needs.