About Rubina Hakeem

Leading with Knowledge. Transforming Lives Through Nutrition

Founder-President, Nutrition Foundation of Pakistan

Principal, Ra’ana Liaquat Ali Khan Govt. College of Home Economics, Karachi

Former Head, Dept. of Human Nutrition & Dietetics, Ziauddin University

Dr Rubina Hakeem

Dr. Rubina Hakeem is a globally respected Home Economist and Nutritionist, with decades of leadership in academia, research, and public health. With a PhD from King’s College London and extensive teaching experience across Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and beyond, she is the driving force behind LiveGreen Academy. Her work includes curriculum development, student mentorship, international research collaboration, and the development of tools for sustainable dietary practices.

Her achievements go far beyond academia. Dr. Hakeem is a recognized speaker at international seminars, a published author, and a catalyst for evidence-based nutrition care. From NutriRoti development to her involvement in the Global Dietary Database and nutrition policy frameworks, she consistently champions quality, ethics, and innovation. Her vision powers LiveGreen Academy’s mission to bridge traditional wisdom with cutting-edge science.

About
Dr. Rubina Hakeem is a globally recognized academic and practitioner in the field of nutrition and dietetics. With over three decades of experience in education, research, and clinical nutrition, she has shaped Pakistan’s nutrition policies and academic standards.

Awards

International Project Award – Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics (2023)
Outstanding Country Representative – AODA (2015)