Leadership & Governance

Our Board Members

Dr. Waltraud Merhej

Dr. Waltraud Merhej

Member

Meet the Founder: Dr. Waltraud Merhej, a German pediatrician, began her remarkable journey in Lebanon in 1967, working at the Saint Charles German Hospital. Tragedy struck in 1975, when her husband... Read more

Dr. Rim Nashabe  Mouawad

Dr. Rim Nashabe Mouawad

Member

Dr. Rim Nashabe Mouawad is an innovative educator and humanitarian dedicated to advancing inclusive and special education in Lebanon and beyond. As Chairperson and Executiv... Read more

Mr. Antoine Chahine

Mr. Antoine Chahine

Member

Mr. Antoine Chahine is the Chairman and General Manager of ALyarz S.A.L Leisure Club, a premier d... Read more

Dr. Walid Khairallah

Dr. Walid Khairallah

Member

Dr. Walid Khairallah serves as the medical director of Green Clinics, a multidisciplinary healthc... Read more

Mr. Fady Jamaleddine

Mr. Fady Jamaleddine

Member

Mr. Fady Jamaleddine is a distinguished legal expert, serving as Chairman, Founding Managing Partner at MENA City Lawyers. Renowned for his expertise in Corporate and Comme... Read more

Mr. Najib Azar

Mr. Najib Azar

Member

Mr. Najib Azar is a seasoned finance and accounting professional with extensive experience spanni... Read more

Mrs. Diala Turk

Mrs. Diala Turk

Member

Diala Turk Sinno is the Founder and Lead Counselor at UniEdge Counseling, where she provides personalized university and career guidance to students across the Middle East. She holds a degree in Ci... Read more

Mrs. Alida Torbey

Mrs. Alida Torbey

Member

Mrs. Alida Ghaouche Torbey was born in Lebanon on November 4, 1958. She began her academic journey by studying law at Saint Joseph University in Beirut and started her professional career as a lawy... Read more

The Social Committee

The Social Committee at Step Together fosters a strong, inclusive, and connected community. It promotes engagement and belonging among beneficiaries, families, staff, and partners. Through its work, it helps create a respectful and supportive environment for all. The committee organizes social, cultural, and community-based activities that reflect the organization’s values. It supports events, celebrations, and awareness days that encourage participation and inclusion. All initiatives are designed to be accessible and responsive to diverse needs. The Social Committee also supports wellbeing by encouraging positive relationships and social connection. It helps identify community needs and connects them to appropriate support within the organization. It contributes to a safe, caring, and respectful social atmosphere. In collaboration with staff and management, the committee ensures alignment with organizational goals and standards. It contributes to planning activities and monitors engagement to improve impact. It also supports outreach through meaningful and value-driven social media content.

As ambassadors of Step Together, committee members promote inclusion, awareness, and community engagement. They represent the organization positively in social and community settings. Their work is guided by strong ethical standards, confidentiality, and respect for all.

The Social Committee is composed of: Tania Bejjani Abi Karam, Leila Fakih Nashabe, Sylvana Ibrahim Tarraf, Hind Halawani Darwish, Imane Assaf, Hala Nakhle, Waltraud Merhej, Odette Freij, Tania Chalfoun, Maha Jabbour, Samar Naamani, Roula Haykal, Sherine Arakji, Zeina Madi and Patty Daou.