About Houda
Dr. Houda Boulahbel joins DBSEH as an Advisory Governor with a strong connection to the wider DBS family of schools. Recently arrived from the UK, Houda brings more than a decade of experience in learning design, professional education, and systems thinking. Her career spans scientific research, senior leadership roles in medical education, and the design of impactful learning programmes for complex, real‑world environments.
What She Brings to DBSEH
Houda is deeply passionate about systems thinking—an approach that helps learners see connections, understand complexity, and respond creatively to challenges. Having introduced these ideas across international education and professional sectors, she believes now is the perfect moment to share this passion with DBSEH as the school continues to innovate its curriculum and grow its focus on future‑ready learner assets.
Role as Advisory Governor
As the Advisory Governor for Curriculum Innovation & Learner Assets, Houda will guide DBSEH in embedding future‑focused capabilities—including critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, resilience, and wellbeing—across every stage of learning. She supports the school in developing innovative assessment approaches and in designing learning experiences that prepare students not just for exams, but for life.
Professional Background
Houda has extensive experience designing and directing high‑impact learning programmes, supporting multidisciplinary teams, and translating complex ideas into engaging, human‑centred educational models. Her work includes leadership in continuous medical education, digital learning, systems‑based analysis, and organisational consultancy. She holds a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and brings rich cross‑sector insight to her advisory role.
What Inspires Her
Houda is driven by a belief that students learn best when they understand the systems they’re part of and when their learning reflects authentic, real‑world experiences. She is energised by the opportunity to help DBSEH shape learners who are confident, curious, and equipped to navigate the world they will inherit.
Connect With Houda
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/houdaboulahbel/
