Nermine Khouzam Rubin (BS ’83, MBA/MHS ’86) | July 2025

Rubin, the Founder and CEO of Water 4 Mercy, as named among Inc Magazine’s “5 Best Iconic Business Leaders to Follow in 2025.” Rubin, a passionate humanitarian and global peace advocate, is being celebrated for her pioneering work in sustainable development, humanitarian innovation and her deep-rooted commitment to upholding human dignity in some of the world’s most underserved regions.

Rubin’s recognition comes as no surprise to those familiar with her work. Since founding Water 4 Mercy in 2018, she has led a transformative movement that merges Israeli innovation, interfaith collaboration, and practical on-the-ground implementation to solve three of Africa’s most persistent challenges: thirst, hunger and poverty.