Charlotte Karam
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Dr. Charlotte Karam
Endowed Professor at University of Ottawa
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Dr. Karam is the Director of the Executive MBA and a tenured associate professor at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa, where she also holds the Ian Telfer Professorship in Inclusive Human Resource Systems. Charlotte’s work as a scholar-activist contributes to overlapping conversations in inclusive HR systems, business ethics, public policy, and feminist praxis. Prior to joining the University of Ottawa, Charlotte was a tenured Professor at the Olayan School of Business (OSB), American University of Beirut where she spent over thirteen years and served as Department Chair, Associate Dean of Programs, and founding director of the Center of Inclusive Business and Leadership (CIBL) for Women. She continues to be affiliated as an Adjunct Professor and as the director of international partnership at this center.
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Education
Education:
- 1994 – 1998: Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, American University of Beirut.
- 1998 – 2000: Master of Arts, Applied Social Psychology, University of Windsor.
- 2000 – 2008: Doctor of Philosophy, Applied Social Psychology, University of Windsor.
Work history
Previous Professions:
- 2022 – Present: Director of Executive MBA, Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa.
- 2021 – Present: Endowed Professor in Inclusive Human Resources Systems, Associate Professor, Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa.
- 2021 – Present: Ian Telfer Professorship in Inclusive Human Resources Systems, University of Ottawa.
- 2021 – Present: Adjunct Professor, American University of Beirut.
- 2008 – 2021: Professor, American University of Beirut.
- 2016 – 2018: Associate Dean, American University of Beirut.
- 2016 – 2017: Chair of Management, Marketing and Entrepreneurship Department, American University of Beiut.
- 2021 – 2023: Director of International Partnerships, Center of Inclusive Business Leadership (CIBL).
- 2018 – 2021: Founding Director, Center of Inclusive Business Leadership (CIBL).