Meera Al Shamsi is an Emirati geneticist and inclusion advocate who serves as the President of the Youth Council and a Genomic Genetics Analyst at the Zayed Authority for People of Determination in the United Arab Emirates. She holds a Master’s degree with Distinction in Genomic Medicine from Queen Mary University of London, focusing her scientific research on the intersections of genetics and neurodevelopmental conditions like autism. Beyond her laboratory work, Al Shamsi is a prominent global voice for disability rights, representing her institution at major international forums such as the Zero Project Conference and serving as the Deputy Vice Chair of the Health Committee at Rehabilitation International.