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Sara Yahia is a human resources expert, author, and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She has over a decade of experience in HR leadership. Yahia has been recognized for her contributions to HR innovation and DEI, earning two 40 Under 40 awards.^[1]^[2]^[3]

Career

Yahia has 12 years of international experience in HR leadership. She has held leadership roles at DoubleTree by Hilton (Spain), Jade Associates (New York), and FIFA/ Mall of Qatar, where she led HR strategies for large-scale operations. She now consults for U.S. companies, optimizing HR strategies and fostering inclusive workplaces.^[4]

As an advocate for HR innovation, Yahia has implemented strategies such as inclusive technology adoption, remote team-building initiatives, and competitive gamification to enhance workplace productivity.^[5] She has also provided perspectives on leadership skills, emphasizing the role of introversion, women in leadership and emotional intelligence.^[6]^[7]^[8]

Education

Yahia holds a Master of Science in Business Management and Leadership and has obtained professional certifications, including the HR - International and Strategic Management.^[9] Her expertise spans employee relations, digital transformation, sustainable HR, and strategic workforce planning.^[10]^[11]^[12] She is a polyglot, speaking four languages fluently.^[13]

Authorship

Yahia is the author of multiple books, including Quietly Sparks, Unheard Voices, and Quiet Diversity, which explore themes of introversion, workplace inclusion, and social issues.^[14]

She is a regular expert writer for Divine Magazine and FemalExperts Magazin.^[15]^[16]

Awards

Yahia has been recognized as a 40 Under 40 honoree by both the Arab America Foundation and the Middle East Policy Council and acknowledged for her work in HR innovation and cultural advocacy.^[17]^[18]^[19]

She was also selected to be one of the CUNY Alumni Spotlights for her contributions to human resources.^[20]

Philanthropy and Involvement

Yahia is actively engaged in philanthropy, with a focus on initiatives supporting children’s welfare. She regularly participates in meal preparation and distribution efforts during the holiday season to assist those in need.^[21]

In addition to her charitable work, she is a member of several professional and alumni organizations, including the Swiss Society of New York, the United Women in Business Foundation, and the CUNY Alumni Engagement Council.^[22]^[23]

External Link

References

[1] ttps://www.crunchbase.com/person/sara-yahia

[2] ttps://www.arabamerica.com/arab-america-foundation-announces-40-under-40-awardees-class-of-2024/

[3] ttps://mepc.org/commentaries/2025-40-under-40-awards/

[4] ttps://sarayahia.allauthor.com/

[5] ttps://disruptmagazine.com/sara-yahia-leading-ways-to-innovative-solutions/

[6] ttps://techbullion.com/top-9-leadership-skills/

[7] ttps://foxinterviewer.com/featured/why-businesses-need-introvert-leaders/amp/

[8] ttps://eshe.in/2025/02/12/sana-yahia/

[9] ttps://www.sps.cuny.edu/alumni/alumni-profiles/sara-yahia

[10] ttps://www.thehrobserver.com/indepth/here-are-key-hr-technology-trends-to-watch-for-in-2025/

[11] ttps://www.peoplefirsthrmagazine.com/viewarticle/314

[12] ttps://hr-gazette.com/what-every-hr-professional-should-know-about-employee-relations/

[13] ttps://allauthor.com/author/sarayahia/

[14] ttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/46770673.Sara_Yahia

[15] ttps://divinemagazine.biz/author/sara-yahia/

[16] ttps://femalexperts.com/en/user/Sara+Yahia/

[17] ttps://x.com/MidEastPolicy/status/1885380021264802302

[18] ttps://www.instagram.com/p/C9P00nuKBEX/?igsh=MXE3ZjUxbnBsZmw2bw%3D%3D

[19] ttps://www.facebook.com/ArabAmerica/posts/-meet-sara-yahia-a-human-resources-expert-published-author-and-advocate-for-dei-/877602774388764/

[20] ttps://sps.cuny.edu/alumni/alumni-profiles/sara-yahia

[21] ttps://sarayahia.allauthor.com/

[22] ttps://sps.cuny.edu/alumni/get-involved

[23] ttps://allauthor.com/author/sarayahia/

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-Yahia has 12 years of international experience in HR leadership. She has held leadership roles at DoubleTree by Hilton (Spain), Jade Associates] (New York), and FIFA]/ Mall of Qatar, where she led HR strategies for large-scale operations. She now consults for U.S. companies, optimizing HR strategies and fostering inclusive workplaces.<ref>https://sarayahia.allauthor.com/</ref>
+Yahia has 12 years of international experience in HR leadership. She has held leadership roles at DoubleTree by Hilton (Spain), Jade Associates (New York), and FIFA/ Mall of Qatar, where she led HR strategies for large-scale operations. She now consults for U.S. companies, optimizing HR strategies and fostering inclusive workplaces.<ref>https://sarayahia.allauthor.com/</ref>
 As an advocate for HR innovation, Yahia has implemented strategies such as inclusive technology adoption, remote team-building initiatives, and competitive gamification to enhance workplace productivity.<ref>https://disruptmagazine.com/sara-yahia-leading-ways-to-innovative-solutions/</ref> She has also provided perspectives on leadership skills, emphasizing the role of introversion, women in leadership and emotional intelligence.<ref>https://techbullion.com/top-9-leadership-skills/</ref><ref>https://foxinterviewer.com/featured/why-businesses-need-introvert-leaders/amp/</ref><ref>https://eshe.in/2025/02/12/sana-yahia/</ref>