Adel Tawakul
About Adel Tawakul
Adel Tawakul is the ACT Program Peer Lead Support at S.U.C.C.E.S.S. with extensive experience in refugee settlement and crisis mitigation.
Work at S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
Adel Tawakul has held multiple roles at S.U.C.C.E.S.S., a community-based organization in Canada. From 2013 to 2017, Tawakul worked as an Outreach Worker in the Vancouver area, focusing on refugee support services. Following this, Tawakul served as the ACT Program Coordinator for 11 months in Coquitlam from 2017 to 2018. Currently, Tawakul is employed as the ACT Program Peer Lead Support, contributing to refugee settlement initiatives since 2018.
Education and Expertise
Adel Tawakul possesses a diverse educational background. Tawakul studied at Al Baath University in Homs, Syria, earning a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from 1989 to 1993. Further education includes a Business and Computer Essentials Certificate from Langara College, where Tawakul studied Business Communication, MS Office, Bookkeeping, and Simply Accounting. Additionally, Tawakul completed training at the Society of Translators and Interpreters of BC, achieving certifications as a Medical Interpreter and a Certified Translator in English-Arabic.
Background
Adel Tawakul has been actively involved in the refugee settlement sector in the Greater Vancouver Area. This involvement includes managing daily office operations related to refugee support services and providing crisis mitigation and problem-solving expertise. Tawakul's work focuses on assisting refugees with multiple barriers, contributing to their successful integration into the community.
Achievements
Adel Tawakul has achieved several professional certifications that enhance expertise in language services. These include becoming a Certified Medical Interpreter and a Certified Translator in English-Arabic. Tawakul's extensive experience in outreach and program coordination at S.U.C.C.E.S.S. reflects a commitment to improving the lives of refugees in the community.