Dr. Hatem Atalla was born in Nablus in 1969. He is married and has three children.  Dr. Atalla earned his Ph.D. in Veterinary Reproductive and Artificial Insemination from Istanbul University, 2002. He was the Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at An Najah National University 2009-2012, where he has been a staff member since 2002. Dr. Atalla has published on various topics in Veterinary Medicine.  Over the years, in addition to his active membership in many scientific and preparatory professional committees and task forces, he is a social activist at several local, regional and international institutions.