May Makhzoumi
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| May Makhzoumi | |
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| Born | 1952 (age 71–72) Beirut, Lebanon |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Lebanese |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Fouad Makhzoumi |
| 👶 Children | Rami (d. 2011), Tamara, and Camellia |
| 🌐 Website | http://www.makhzoumifoundation.org/ |
May Makhzoumi (b.1952) is a Lebanese philanthropist, activist, social worker and speaker. She is the president of Makhzoumi Foundation, a foundation for empowering the community.[1][2] She is the wife of Fouad Makhzoumi, a Lebanese billionaire, politician, and founder of National Dialogue Party.[3] She earned Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the American University of Beirut (AUB).[4] [5]
Education[edit]
Received the Lebanese Baccalaureate Part 1, Scientific, in 1970, from Al Makassed School, and in 1971, received the Lebanese Baccalaureate Part II, Experimental Sciences, from the International College in Beirut (IC). In 1975, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the American University of Beirut (AUB).[6] [7] [8]
Career[edit]
A journey of thousand miles begins with a single step. May Makhzoumi start her career as a pharmacist in Beirut, Lebanon (1975-1977). In the year 1982, she becomes Director, Future Management Services Ltd., London, UK. From 1992 till today she is the chairperson of Future Management Services Ltd., UK.[9] [10] [11] She is actively involved in her philanthropic work and works as Vice President (1997-2000) and as a president of Makhzoumi Foundation (2000-present).[4] From 2001 to 2013 she hold the position of Director of Future Pipe Industries, London, UK. [12] [13]
Honorary Office and Memberships[edit]
- UNGC Council Leader for Goal 5 (Gender Equality) - October 2017[14]
- Member of NUS Medicine International Council (NIC) Board, September 2017 [15]
- Member of the National Commission of Lebanese Women- May 2017[16]
- She is in board of trustee of American University of Afghanistan (AUAF),from April 2016 [17]
- Member of the Jury Member for the UNESCO-Japan Prize on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), July 2015 - June 2019
- Elected to the Board of the WAAAUB (World Alumni Association of AUB), May 2015
- Member of the AMIDEAST Lebanon Advisory Board (ALAB), June 2014 [18]
- Sits on IC committee - Partnership for Excellence amongst others, December 2013
- Member, Board of Directors in DIFC, November 2013
- Member of the Middle East Advisory Board of the AUB Suliman S. Olayan School of Business, October 2013 [19]
- Member, Advisory Board of LAU (Lebanese American University), October 2013 [20][21]
- Member, Board of Future Pipe Industries Ltd., August 2013 [22] [23]
- Member, Board of Institute of Family and Entrepreneurial Business, February 2013 [24] [25]
- Member of President Club at AUB, 2009 [26]
- Member of the Institute of Philanthropy (UK), 2009
- Member, British/Lebanese Association (BLA), 1984
- Member, the Order of Pharmacists of Lebanon, 1979
- Member, AUB Alumni Association- 1975 [23]
Awards[edit]
- Honoured by the Speaker of the House of Parliament, October 2017
- Selected among the 2017 Heroes of the Global Campaign against Extremism and Intolerance by the Global Hope Coalition and UNESCO -New York Public Library, September 2017[27]
- Honoured by the Haigazian University as Women of the Year Award. March 2017
- Honoured by UNESCO – Metropolitan Museum in New York – A Tribute to Heroes from the Global Campaign to “Prevent and Overcome Violent Extremismat”, for the outstanding humanitarian efforts in Lebanon, September 2016 [28] [29]
- Honoured by the Buck Institute – San Francisco – International Award for Philanthropy June 2014
- Honoured by the Killarney School and Glengarry School in Canada, November 2009
- Honoured by the Canadian Lebanese Community (Edmonton, Alberta), April 2009 [30]
- In addition to many honorary trophies from different organizations and institutes, in appreciation of philanthropic deeds and developmental projects undertaken by the Makhzoumi Foundation [31]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Makhzoumi foundation".
- ↑ "Buck Advisory Council awarded May Makhzoumi".
- ↑ "Director".
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Beirut Report".
- ↑ Fouad Makhzoumi, Fouad Makhzoumi, archived from the original on 2017-05-21
- ↑ "American University of Beirut AUB" (PDF).
- ↑ "President Club AUB".
- ↑ "Alumni AUB" (PDF).
- ↑ "Makhzoumi Foundation".
- ↑ "Arab Foundation Forum".
- ↑ "Donors".
- ↑ "Future Pipes Industries".
- ↑ "Companies".
- ↑ "Gender Equality".
- ↑ "NIC".
- ↑ "Tomorrow Crowned Success".
- ↑ "AUAF".
- ↑ "AMIDEAST LEBANON ADVISORY BOARD" (PDF).
- ↑ "America University of Beirut" (PDF).
- ↑ "LAU Board".
- ↑ "LAU Partnership".
- ↑ "FPI Board".
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 "Alumni" (PDF).
- ↑ "Family of etrepreneurs".
- ↑ "Board".
- ↑ "President club at AUB".
- ↑ "Global Hope Summit Convenes International Community". CISION PR Newswire.
- ↑ "UNESCO honors May Makhzoumi". The Daily Star. Retrieved 18 Oct 2016.
- ↑ "Partnering for Youth's Future with the Makhzoumi Foundation in Lebanon". UNESCO. Retrieved 19 July 2017.
- ↑ "Future of Lebanon debated at inaugural event". UAlberta.
- ↑ "Arab Foundations Forum".
External links[edit]
- Foundation, Makhzoumi, Makhzoumi Foundation
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