Mina Irqaba
Research Assistant
2021 -2022
Mina Irqaba is a 4th-year university student studying an honours specialization in nutrition and dietetics. She works at the Brescia campus ministry, helping individuals and communities grow and flourish mentally and spiritually. Mina previously volunteered as an educator and teacher assistant, teaching the Arabic language to young kids. In addition, she has helped run multiple multicultural events at Brescia University College, advocating for diversity and inclusion. Moreover, Mina holds a deep passion for health and nutrition, she has worked as a research assistant and digital marketer for nutrition websites like LettuceVegOut. Mina is also an Arab author, poet, and activist on social media. She has worked in multiple Arabic newspapers and magazines, such as the Iraq newspaper and the Egyptian Times newspaper. In 2021, she published her first book in her mother language, Arabic and is looking to publish more books in the future.​