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Lama Khachab

Summary

Former Campaign Coordinator at the United Nations Foundation, where I supported global development initiatives, oversaw grant execution, and managed donor partnerships in collaboration with United Nations agencies. Previously, I was a Robert G. Fowler, Jr. Esquire Scholar and led research efforts for a community recovery initiative at Khaddit Beirut at the American University of Beirut. My firsthand international experience has shaped my commitment to impactful, cross-sector work that promotes economic opportunity, global health, equity, and sustainable development.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Campaign Coordinator

United Nations Foundation
Washington
05.2023 - 05.2025

Campaign Coordinator at the United Nations Foundation on the United to Beat Malaria team. Working on the Development and Partnerships Team by assisting with the formulation and execution of fundraising campaigns and maintaining systems to help track fundraising partner data. In addition, ensuring the execution of fundraising campaigns and grant proposals.

Project Lead

Khaddit Beirut
Beirut
08.2021 - 01.2023

Leading a research study: "The Impact of Household Air Pollution on Women’s Health at the Physical and Mental Levels: A Literature Review with a Special Focus on the MENA Region" (To be published in 2024)

  • Conducting research at the American University of Beirut. Leading, managing, and advising a team of 5 members in the research process/direction of the study
  • Consulting all team actions with Dr. Saliba, Co-Founder and Director of Khaddit Beirut and Lebanese Parliament Member

Research Assistant

Khaddit Beirut
Beirut
04.2021 - 12.2021

Implementing a community recovery plan for Lebanon following the Beirut explosion, economic crash, and COVID-19 at the American University of Beirut.

  • Developed and wrote an official "Call for Submissions" for the United Nations Special Rapporteur to visit Lebanon.
  • Conducted research on the multiple international human rights violations persisting due to the negligence of the Lebanese government relating to education, health disparities and inequity in business ownership.

Summer Intern Researcher

Heineman-Robicsek Medical Outreach
Charlotte
06.2021 - 08.2021

Worked in a team researching, collecting, and organizing HRMO's historical data. Research focused on Charlotte’s cardiac scientific journey led by Dr. Robicsek, the role HRMO played in Atrium Health cardiac center, Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute, and the global impact HRMO has had in the international philanthropic arena.

Paralegal Intern

Law firm of Omar Baloch PLLC
Raleigh
11.2020 - 06.2021

Wrote/filled out legal documentation for immigration clients, conducted mock-interviews with clients for citizenship tests/K-1 visas, and performed administrative assistant tasks.

Intern

Social Venture Partners
Charlotte
01.2021 - 05.2021

Examined nonprofit management through direct interaction with regional nonprofit leaders, conducted market research, as well as provided focused and valuable analysis of market metrics to SVP community partners.

Sargent-at-Arms

North Carolina State Youth Council
Raleigh
08.2018 - 06.2019

Developed and coordinated state-wide youth conferences, presented seminars on youth development projects, and organized funding campaigns for youth initiatives across the state.

Executive Board Member

City of Durham Youth Commission
Durham
08.2017 - 06.2019

Liaised with the City of Durham Council on important issues facing the youth of Durham, volunteered on city-wide projects to promote education opportunities and participated in community outreach.

Education

University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
05-2022

Arabic (Foreign Language) -

American University of Beirut
Beirut, Lebanon
05.2022

Accomplishments

  • Awarded the Robert G. Fowler, Jr. Esquire International Scholarship for 2021-2022
  • LEADS UNCC Capstone
  • Chancellors List (University of North Carolina at Charlotte) Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022

Timeline

Campaign Coordinator

United Nations Foundation
05.2023 - 05.2025

Project Lead

Khaddit Beirut
08.2021 - 01.2023

Summer Intern Researcher

Heineman-Robicsek Medical Outreach
06.2021 - 08.2021

Research Assistant

Khaddit Beirut
04.2021 - 12.2021

Intern

Social Venture Partners
01.2021 - 05.2021

Paralegal Intern

Law firm of Omar Baloch PLLC
11.2020 - 06.2021

Sargent-at-Arms

North Carolina State Youth Council
08.2018 - 06.2019

Executive Board Member

City of Durham Youth Commission
08.2017 - 06.2019

University of North Carolina At Charlotte

Arabic (Foreign Language) -

American University of Beirut
Lama Khachab