May Mounzer – Executive Director

May Mounzer is the Executive Director of the Muhanna Foundation, where she manages the foundation’s operations and strategic direction. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management with a specialization in Marketing from the Lebanese American University (LAU) and is a certified Career & Personal Development Coach, currently pursuing the PCC credential with the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

She possesses over 12 years of experience in training and development, enrolment, project management, marketing and business development, business process improvement and optimization, sales and strategic planning, communication, and negotiation. Throughout her career, May has collaborated with international organizations and agencies, including UN-Habitat and the European Union, on projects focused on capacity building and institutional development.

She has been recognized by LAU with a Recognition Award for supporting over 400 alumni in the Municipal Program and received an Appreciation Award from TPS Management Consultants in Dubai for her contributions to professional training and development.

Nivine Kassem – Communications & Media Lead

Nivine Kassem holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from the University of Balamand. She is the Communications & Media Lead at the Muhanna Foundation and also serves as PR & Communication Lead at the Syndicate of Pharmaceutical Industries in Lebanon (SPIL).

With over 10 years of experience in media and communications, she has worked as a TV reporter and anchor, and held communication roles at organizations including the Beirut Marathon Association, Umbrella961 Holding, and the Order of Pharmacists of Lebanon. Nivine is also a recognized Master of Ceremony, having hosted events for the World Health Organization, Pharmaline, and the Lebanese Down Syndrome Association.

Fluent in Arabic, English, and French, she brings her expertise in media and communication to create impactful content and engage diverse audiences.

Jihad Chami – IT Manager

Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, with a specialization in Information Technology & Computing from the Arab Open University; Jihad currently holds the position of IT Manager at the Muhanna Foundation and at i.e. Muhanna & co and possesses over fifteen years of experience in the IT & MIS sector.

During university, Jihad embarked on his training journey at i.e. Muhanna & co. in 2006. Since then, he has been supporting the team with various tech related tasks including a wide range of services. Jihad’s educational background and experience in Computer Science have been a substantial and enriching preparation for a career with Muhanna Group.