"Education is the most powerful weapon which we can use to change the world”
- Nelson Mandela -
Salyne El Samarany is the Chief Executive Officer at Teach for Lebanon. Ms. El Samarany is the Lebanese Ambassador of youth at the Arab Thought Foundation and is known for her commitment in youth and education community service. She participated in the Middle East Partnership Initiative program for student Leaders at Georgetown University Washington DC and served a two years fellowship with Teach For Lebanon starting 2009. She participated in several local and international workshops and conferences on Global Leadership, Middle East Economy, Job creation, Project management, Entrepreneurship, Peace and Conflict resolution, Education and Negotiation. Ms. El Samarany is also a member of the Middle East Partnership Initiative Lebanese Alumni Association (MEPI LAA).Ms. El Samarany holds a Masters degree in Business Administration from the University of Balamand and a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Lebanon. She was awarded the Arab Thought Foundation's "Arab Creativity Award For Educational Reform"
Mouhammad Houssari is a specialist in quality management and management of healthcare and educational institutions. He was the Director of the Specialized Medical Rehabilitation Hospital for 4 years, where he worked on developing its services and operations and getting the official accreditation. He was also one of the founders of the Occupational Therapy Department at the Lebanese University and lecturing professors at the Public Health Faculty for 17 years. He also worked as an expert and consultant in a large number of health, educational and social institutions in Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Malaysia and Tanzania.
As TFL Chief Operating Officer, Mouhammad oversees the implementation of plans and operational processes according to TFL approved policies and protocols. With different stakeholders, he strives to develop the organization's capabilities to maximize its impact, reach more students and schools, and lay the foundations for a better future.
Mike Malek has a successful focus and high achievements in Chemistry, Biology, and Physics provides for a solid foundation to excel in the field of advanced Sciences. He holds two Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Chemical Engineering and a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering. He has worked closely with the European committee, municipalities, cooperatives, energy experts, ministries, the Lebanese Center for Energy Conservation (LCEC) and the CEDRO-UNDP. He has written several scientific publications related to his work experience in bioenergy, industrial processes, biomass properties, life cycle assessment and capacity building of local communities specifically with school students to raise awareness about climate change and renewable energy.
His passion for education led him to Teach For Lebanon and he has joined the team in early 2019 to help share his experience and handle building strong relationships with national and international donors such as individuals, corporate, foundations, Banks, other Non-Governmental Organization.
Ghewa Zeitouni joined Teach For Lebanon as a Financial Officer in
January 2020. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Financial Engineering from Sagesse
University, and is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Petroleum
Management. She works with the senior management to develop the annual budget and monthly financial reports, and contributes to the maintenance of an accurate,
up-to-date general ledger. She joined TFL to acquire more
experience and knowledge in the field of education and to work with people who
are motivated to give back.
Number of fellows: 5
"Education is the most powerful weapon which we can use to change the world”
- Nelson Mandela -