Hallah Ghanem
Hallah is a lifelong dog lover and Apprentice Service Dog Trainer at the Dog Alliance, actively learning across our Service Dog and Pet Dog Training programs. She brings more than 15 years of experience from nonprofit and tech work, so she’s organized, calm, and great at helping people. Hallah uses positive, reward-based training and keeps lessons simple, friendly, and focused on real-life manners. Her goal is simple: stronger bonds between dogs and their people.At the Dog Alliance, Hallah is growing her training skills through hands-on work and guided lesson observations. She also helps with daily kennel care and practices foundation skills with dogs. Her background leading global security teams taught her to plan, communicate clearly, and solve problems under pressure—useful strengths for teaching real-life skills in class.
Interests
Hallah enjoys long hikes and dog sports with her pup, as well as gardening and plant identification. She’s currently training to become a docent at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and is always eager to learn something new!
Qualifications
Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) expected 2026
Master of Arts in Ethics, Peace, and Human Rights at American University
Bachelor of Arts in Geography at University of Wisconsin
Project Management Certificate at Georgetown University
Social Impact Storytelling Certificate at Georgetown University