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Georgia Karam: One Decision Can Open Many Doors

From two decades of hands-on experience to the PMP®, mentoring, and volunteering

  • Credentials PMP®, Certified Facilitator, Certified Learning & Development Manager
  • Industry Management consulting, project and operations management, leadership development
  • Volunteering PMI Student Board Advisor
Georgia Karam
  • Volunteer Spotlight
  • PMI Lebanon Chapter

“One decision can open many doors. For me, that decision was joining the PMI Lebanon Chapter.”

Ms. Georgia Karam, Deputy GM / Business Partner at Sabr Tobo NGO

My Story

With nearly two decades of professional experience across consulting, training, retail, and NGOs, I have dedicated my career to building people, strengthening systems, and leading projects that drive measurable impact. For me, project management has never been about titles!

It has always been about outcomes: guiding teams, ensuring accountability, and creating environments where people thrive and deliver. Earning the PMP® certification was the point where I chose to align my extensive hands-on experience with globally recognized standards. The PMP® gave structure and validation to what I had already practiced for years, bridging my expertise with international methodologies and a language that resonates across industries.

Why I Volunteer with PMI

My journey with the PMI Lebanon Chapter extends beyond certification. Serving as PMI Student Board Advisor and volunteering for multiple projects has allowed me to:

  • Give back to the profession by mentoring and guiding the next generation of project leaders.
  • Grow my perspective by collaborating with professionals from diverse industries and backgrounds.
  • Strengthen community impact through initiatives that align with PMI’s vision of advancing the profession while supporting broader development goals.

My Leadership Impact

  • At Sabro Tobo NGO: I lead training for micro-businesses and reporting for international donors, ensuring that capacity-building initiatives are effective, sustainable, and measurable.
  • With youth leaders: I mentor aspiring project managers and professionals, helping them build confidence, leadership, and career-ready skills.
  • Across industries: I use my consulting and operational background to design solutions and programs that balance strategy, structure, and human development.

For me, project management is both a discipline and a mindset, one that combines vision, structure, and people-centric leadership.

Advice to Fellow Professionals

If you are considering your next step in project management or leadership, I encourage you to:

  • Join PMI for the community, the learning, and the shared sense of purpose.
  • Pursue the CAPM® or PMP® certification, not just as credentials, but as a way to align your expertise with global standards.
  • Volunteer, because project management has the power to create real change for people and communities.

One decision can open many doors. For me, that decision was joining the PMI Lebanon Chapter.

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Ms. Georgia Karam

Deputy GM / Business Partner at Sabr Tobo NGO

Georgia Karam serves as a Project Management & Leadership Consultant, Business Performance Advisor, and Authorized PMP® Instructor with over 20 years of experience across project management, leadership, operations, consulting, and training.

Karam brings project management discipline together with LMI® leadership development methodologies, adaptive leadership, and practical organizational improvement to help organizations enhance performance and achieve goals. Karam holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Lebanese University and completed a Certificate in Adaptive Leadership from Harvard Online.

Karam's professional certifications include PMP®, Train The Trainer - PMP®, and Train The Trainer - CAPM® from the Project Management Institute. Additionally, Karam has managed USAID-funded development projects associated with Saber Middle East and actively contributes as a volunteer with PMI Lebanon Chapter, serving as a Student Board Advisor & Engagement Lead and a Youth Mentor.

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