Hinnawi assumed her well-deserved spot on one of the most prominent panels at a Women Empowerment Conference in the MENA region. As a thriving businesswoman, a trailblazing leader, a catalyst for change, and a trusted women's empowerment consultant, she has dedicated her career to various projects and research endeavors.
With her compelling presence as an influential speaker, Hinnawi not only shared her personal journey but also imparted best practices and invaluable advice. Her discussion revolved around her triumphant foray into social entrepreneurship and her significant role in improving the lives of refugees, with a particular focus on women, in underserved areas across Jordan
Hama Hinnawi, humanitarian fashion designer and founder of HAMA, was invited as a featured speaker at the launch of Tatreez Circle, a cultural wellness program hosted by MENA Community Center in Chicago. In this community-centered event, Hama explored the history and meaning of Palestinian tatreez embroidery, highlighting its roots in storytelling, identity, and resistance. She also shared how HAMA empowers refugee women by transforming traditional embroidery into high-fashion pieces while preserving heritage and supporting economic sustainability. This event brought together Chicago’s Arab and Palestinian communities to honor embroidery as a tool of cultural preservation, women’s empowerment, and intergenerational healing.