As per our constitution and bylaws, the AUS Alumni Association Board serves as the executive committee of the AUSAA Council.

Our Board's role governs the association and all overseas implementation and priorities in accordance with the Constitution and By-laws. It also performs other functions as the Council may require and approve.

The Board consists of seven members who are elected by the Council and serve for two years.

The current members of our board are:

President: Dana Taleb
Dana Taleb graduated from AUS in 2004 with a Bachelor of Architecture degree. She also holds a Master of Sustainable Design in the Built Environment degree from the British University in Dubai and a Masters in Urban Planning from AUS. She began her career as a design manager in Dubai Holding and is currently a Program Manager in TECOM Group. She has published papers in journals and conferences on the topics of urban heat islands, thermal comfort, and Spatial Analysis. As AUSAA President, she represents the AUSAA in the University community, sets annual goals for AUSAA, and proposes plans to meet these. The AUSAA Board represents AUSAA Council members and helps them address the needs of their respective constituents.

Vice President: Ahmed Al Riyami
Ahmed Al Reyami graduated from AUS in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He also holds an MBA with a concentration in Leadership and HR Management from the University of Dubai and a Masters in Quality Management from the University of Wollongong in Dubai. He started his career as a civil engineer with Nakheel. He has also worked as a project manager at the Abu Dhabi National Exhbitions Company. He currently holds the position of Project Manager at Etihad Airways. As AUSAA Vice President, he assumes the responsibilities of the AUSAA President in her absence. He also reviews and makes recommendations concerning applications for new chapters and charter renewals for existing chapters. As Vice President, he is also responsible for reviewing annual plans for each chapter.

Executive of the Council: Mohammed Al Taleb
Mohammad Al Taleb graduated from AUS in 2013 with Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. He also holds an MSc degree in Management and Engineering from the University of Birmingham in England. He won two prizes for outstanding contributions to Highways Studies from the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation. He started his career as a civil engineer with CDM Smith in Dubai. He currently holds the position of Project Engineer at Atkins in England. As the Executive of the Council for AUSAA, he is responsible for managing official communications for AUSAA as well as its chapters and members. As part of the same role, he is also responsible for identifying and recommending alumni volunteers for OAAA and AUSAA.

Treasurer: Abdulnasser Al-Shaali
Abdulnasser Alshaali graduated from AUS in 2011 with a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. He also holds an MBA from Murdoch University and a Master's in Business Management from Paris-Sorbonne University. Abdulnasser started his career as the financial manager for his father's group of companies before taking a job at Emirates Airline. He currently directs Policy Planning at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and writes regularly for Gulf News on economic topics. He has also published a book in Arabic on his business adventures. As AUSAA Treasurer, he is responsible for maintaining up-to-date records of budgets, expenditures, and AUSAA funds. He is also responsible for alumni giving and for preparing an annual budget for the AUSAA.

Executive Administrator: Roussol Hamze
Roussol Hamzeh graduated from AUS’ MA TESOL program in 2010. She also holds a BA in English Language and Translation. Since 2012, she has been teaching at AUS in the Department of Writing Studies and Achievement Academy. As AUSAA Executive Administrator, she is responsible for the preparation of AUSAA Board and Council meetings, taking minutes of these meetings, and keeping records of all required documentation as per AUSAA policies. She is also responsible for coordinating duties pertaining to the AUSAA Board and the AUSAA Council.

Director of Institutional Advancement: Abdullah El Shazly
Abdullah El Shazly graduated from AUS in 2003 with a BS in Computer Engineering. He also holds a Masters of Engineering from McGill University, as well as an Executive MBA and a Masters of Science in Mathematics from AUS. Abdullah previously worked as Director of IT Infrastructure and Networks in Atlantis. Since 2009, he has been the Director of Institutional Advancement at the Office of Advancement and Alumni Affairs at AUS. In his role as Director of Institutional Advancement, he represents the interests of the alumni leadership to the University and the needs of the University to the alumni leadership. He maintains complete records of Council, AUSAA Board, and Committee activity.

Immediate Past President: Samer El Gamal

If you wish to contact our Board, please send an email to oaaa@aus.edu.