About Rotaract Baabda

R otaract Baabda is the chapter of the Rotaract in the city of Baabda, which is the official seat of the Presidency of the Republic in Lebanon. Rotaract Baabda seeks to serve the community and live up to Rotary values by organizing regular activities throughout the year, such as a Christmas distribution of clothing to families in need. In addition, Rotaract Baabda organizes one major event every year. This year, the major event is The Lebanon Trip.

Rotaract Baabda can be contacted via email at: rac.baabda@gmail.com

Meet the team!

Hadi: Hello everybody! My name is Hadi Khoury and I'm 24 years old. I spent my high school years at The International College and then continued with my undergrad at The American University of Beirut. I majored in Business Administration with a focus on marketing. After graduation I took over the family business, and am currently managing a jewellery store. In my free time i like to practice sports like and I am particularly fond of body-building, swimming, soccer and basketball. In addition to this I like to enjoy the Lebanese night life as much as I can, and I take advantage of the amazing clubs and pubs we have here in Beirut.

Georges: I am Georges Matta founding member of the Rotaract club of Baabda and its Past President for the year 2007-2008. I hold an MBA and the position of a Senior Relationship Manager at the Corporate Banking Department of a local bank. Throughout my experience at Rotaract, I developed my leadership and professional skills that helped me serve my community in an effective way. I enjoyed being an active member of this great team who has been always seeking growth and new challenges. Finally, I learned that through friendship and synergy, backed up by the Rotary values, a group can achieve big projects and ameliorate the life of the society they live in.

Jad: My name is Jad Abi-Nassif and I'm an electrical engineer by study and work as a sales engineer for a security and safety systems company. I lived in Vancouver, Canada for 7 years of my young life and have been mostly back in Beirut ever since and I am loving it. I love sports and have been involved in the playing and development of the best game on earth, rugby. I have also been a member of the Rotaract Club of Baabda for a few months now and really enjoy the opportunity to better myself and give back to my beloved country, Lebanon.

Rami: My name is Rami El Mir, I am 20 years old from Beirut, Lebanon. I am currently a student at the American University of Beirut. I will have a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering by June 2011. I am actually a member of the executive committee of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers AUB Student Branch, the Red Cross Club of AUB and Rotaract Club of Baabda. I am an outgoing person who always likes to meet new people, explore new places and entertain myself with my friends. Generally my hobbies are sports, music and traveling. I used to participate in many championships of athletics, football and basketball. For the future, I am planning to continue my academic and my professional life in the financial and business domains.

Marwan: My name is Marwan Emile Faddoul, born and raised in Tabariz Beirut, an area where, during my childhood, I had the “unique” chance to experience the exchange of bombs between West and East Beirut, which used to keep me up all night. I graduated from Notre Dame de Jamhour College, one of the leading educational institutions in Lebanon. Now, I find myself at the age 27, holding an Executive MBA degree, running my own consultancy firm in Management and Business Development. As past president of the Rotaract Club of Baabda I have led 20 brave entrepreneurs, and so far, I know that the next step I’m going to take this year is to open a bottle of whisky with a cigar in my hand.

Sarah: Sarah P. Shebaya, an inter-cultural communication trainer, coach and consultant on Protocol and Etiquette, for governments, businesses and individuals. I am the Founding President of Rotaract Baabda, District 2450 and also an active board member and volunteer for many organizations working with economic education and community amelioration. After acquiring a Bachelor’s degree in Political Studies, I have studied French Etiquette and Savoir Vivre and became a Certified Protocol Professional, the highest professional designation earned in the field of Protocol. Based in Beirut, when not travelling, you can always see me in the hot spots of Beirut, Lebanon.

Walid: I work in the Human Resources field. My motto in life is: ‘’Everything happens for a GOOD reason’’ I hate the fact that I am 2 meters tall. Some people consider it to be a blessing, I believe it’s a curse! I have travelled to and lived in Australia, The United Arab Emirates, The United States of America and Canada. If I were given the chance to be born again and choose a different life, I would choose the one of a professional tennis player. I believe a pro tennis player has it all: physical fitness, brains, money and gets to travel around the glob.

 

Myriam D.: Hello, my name is Myriam. I am 25 years old. I studied clinical psychology and I work in a student orientation office. I am a new member of the Rotaract Club of Baabda. I joined this club soon after I participated in a RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award) seminar in France. Very good experience so far, we have many interesting projects going on this year. Our team is great and very dedicated. Looking forward to meeting you!

 

 

Nathalie: My Name is Nathalie Abi-Nassif. I'm an HR specialist. I'm also a founding member of Rotaract Baabda, Honorary Secretary for year 2005-2006, and Past President for year 2006-2007.

 

 

Cynthia: My name is Cynthia Zeitouny and I was born on December 17, 1986. I have a BA is Philosophy and an MA is Hotel Management and Tourism. I work in Human Resources.A few random facts about me are that I: prefer chips over chocolate, prefer going to the mountains over going to the beach, prefer flats over heels, prefer football over basketball, prefer series over movies, prefer winter over summer, prefer shopping and traveling over well… anything, really. Cheers!

 

Ana: I'm Ana Maria Luca, a journalist of Romanian origin, landed in Lebanon a year and a half ago for an MA at the Lebanese American University. I love the country, A to Z, climate, sea, mountains, people. There is no way you see Lebanon and not fall in love with it. I had the time of my life here.

 

 

 

Myriam K.: Hello, I would like to present myself: My name is Myriam el Khally. I am working in an online hotel provider system. I was born and grew up in a countryside city called Chbenieh. It was the most beautiful period, my childhood. Like most of the children, at this age, we discover the nature and experience adventure unforgettable ones with my colleagues of Saint Antoine School based in Hammana. After I took my diploma in Tourism Sciences, a war has started the same year in July 2006. This is how I had the chance to help people who have lost everything during this war including their homes and families. It was a very important experience to be able to give happiness to people around you especially when they are in need. I am now a member of Rotaract Baabda, which will help me help the people around me.

Adib: My name is Adib El-Kahi, I study mechanical engineering at AUB and I am proud to say that I am a new member of the Rotaract Club of Baabda!

 

 

 

Liliana: A proud member of Rotaract Baabda, I was drawn to Lebanon by it's flourishing academic life as well as by the rare mix of Orient and Occident one can only find in this particular country. I am currently pursuing an MA in Middle Eastern studies at the American University of Beirut, where I also conduct research in the political field. My biggest wish as head of the International Service of Rotaract Baabda, is that every tourist that comes to Lebanon gets to experience its beauties, hospitality, lovely beaches and snow covered mountains, amazing cuisine and, last but not least, Beirut's bustling night life.

 

Pamela: My name is Pamela El-Kahi, I am 23 years old, and I am currently pursuing a Masters in international management. I am the proud Vice President of Rotaract Baabda and I consider this to be a is a great opportunity to excel as a leader. Within Baabda Club I have found amazing people that are always joyful, great leaders to be and that perfectly embody the rotaract spirit.

 

 

My name is Georges Hatem, born in 1990. I am majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Math at the American University of Beirut. I also work on diverse projects in the computer area. My hobbies are innumerable, for they range across all types of sports (football, mountain climbing, snow sports, diving etc…), ballroom and Latin dancing, playing piano, the Rotaract meetings and projects. I also enjoy programming, going out with friends, and much more. There are a few things I do not like; the most important is being inactive. I always like to take on new adventures, hence I am looking forward to the Lebanon Trip.

 

 

Fares : Fares A. Akl, I'm a doctor in dental surgery, with a Masters in periodontology, a certificate in endodontic treatments, genetics and a certificate in legal and forensic medicine. I am the current President of Rotaract Baabda, District 2450.I also volunteer for Arc En Ciel (as a dentist) an association that helps people with disabilities.