
The MENASA Recognition of Merit Awards - On-Demand
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MENASA Multaqas are one-hour member engagement sessions that create a space for student affairs professionals in the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia area to engage and connect, and to build a culture of support, collaboration, innovation, research, and professional development.
The purpose of our Recognition of Merit Awards is to spotlight best practices and initiatives across the MENASA area that align with MENASA-NASPA values. The MENASA Area strives to recognize significant contributions by institutions and individuals and thus support sharing of knowledge and good practices and to generate conversations among student affairs professionals about innovative and effective practices. The Recognition of Merit Awards further inspire awareness, highlight excellent work being conducted by MENASA Area professionals, promote collaboration and idea sharing, and serve as a platform to connect professionals in the region.

Lamia Husseiny (Moderator)
Administrative Office Administrator
American University of Beirut
Lamia Husseini is a part of the CTL team at the American University of Beirut. She has a BA political studies and an MA in educational administration and policy both from the American University of Beirut. The scope if her work is professional development and teaching excellence and innovation. She supports the work of designing and assessing policies and procedures of merit awards.

Amar Granulo (Moderator)
Residential Coordinator
American University of Sharjah
Amar Granulo is a Residential Coordinator at American University of Sharjah currently. He has a BA in international relations from Hood College in Maryland and an MA in higher education administration and student development from Shepherd University in West Virginia. Previously, he worked at Florida Atlantic University as an Operations Manager and as a Hall Director at Shepherd University.
His scope of work mainly focuses on coordinating youth action programs for higher ed institutions and non profit organizations. He also offers guidance and support to all of his students and make sure that they become the best in their future careers.

Georges Chedid (Moderator)
Director of the Counseling Center
American University of Kuwait
Dr. Georges Chedid holds a PhD in neuropsychology and cognitive science from the University of Montreal. He is the Director of the Counseling Center at the American University of Kuwait. Dr. Chedid has a wealth of experience leading teams of counselors and art therapists, and training professional therapists. He showed an impact on the mental health, wellbeing, and academic success of students with disabilities and mental health disorders by providing an array of high-quality services at AUK. He plays a key role in Student Affairs by contributing effectively to the organization of events and workshops at the Art Room. Dr. Chedid is a mindful leader who encourages inclusion and diversity and continually strives to enhance the quality of life for students with disabilities and mental health issues. He effectively manages and supervises the counseling center staff, clinical operations, art and music therapy rooms, budgets, and daily operations.