About the Career and Placement Office
The AKSOB Career Officer is available to help students on both the Beirut and Byblos campuses, through group or individual coaching sessions (see all services).
Meet the Career Officer
Lina Abou Chacra is the Principal Career & Placement Officer at AKSOB. She is passionate about helping students discover their full potential and reach their career goals. Lina has over 15 years of experience in human resources and career advising. She earned her undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA, and her MS in Human Resources Management from LAU. She also holds the PHR certification.
Rana Barbar is the Career and Placement Officer at AKSOB. She is passionate about helping individuals grow, develop, and reach their full career potential. She has experience in career placement, HR consulting, and organizational development, where she has supported students and organizations enhance performance, engagement, and workplace culture. Rana holds two Bachelor degrees in Business Management and Psychology as well as a Master of Science in Human Resources Management from the Lebanese American University (LAU).
Get in touch:
- Email: lina.abouchacra@lau.edu.lb
- Phone: +961 1 786456, ext. 1775
- Office location: Orme-Gray Hall, Level 5, Room 529, Beirut campus or online for both campuses
- Office hours: By appointment or walk-in 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.