Maria Chedid

MPH in Health Management & Policy, AUB | UN Youth Voice 2025 | Erasmus+ Coordinator | Research Assistant | Public Health & Youth Advocate

Lebanon

About

I’ve never been the type to wait for change, I’d rather help build it. Every experience, from hospital rounds to projects across Italy, Romania, Belgium, and Poland, reminded me that public health is about people before systems, and connection before policy. I’m a Master of Public Health (MPH) candidate at AUB, specializing in Health Management and Policy, and a Graduate Assistant at the Office of the Dean – Faculty of Health Sciences. With a foundation in Nutrition and Dietetics, I’ve grown through internships at Hôpital Français du Levant, CCCL, AUBMC, and Pharmaline, where I learned that real impact is built through empathy, collaboration, and curiosity. I was also awarded the title of UN Youth Voice through the UN80 Youth Competition for my work on strengthening youth resilience, empowerment, and wellbeing in Lebanon.Along the way, I’ve served as a UN Academic Impact Millennium Fellow, a PwC Middle East Elevate Program graduate, a research assistant, and a board member and Erasmus coordinator, leading international youth projects that empower, educate, and connect. When I’m not working or studying, I’m probably learning a new language, playing the piano, or pushing my limits as an athlete, always finding new ways to challenge myself and stay grounded. I’m always excited to meet people who care about impact as much as I do. Let’s exchange ideas and build something meaningful.

Experience

  • UN Volunteer at UN Volunteers Europe and Central Asia
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    Selected as an Online Volunteer with UN Volunteers (UNV) to support an international UN-related engagement in collaboration with Think Tank AlterContacts, an NGO in Special Consultative Status with ECOSOC.

  • UN Youth Voice at United Nations
    Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

  • Graduate Assistant - Dean's Office at American University of Beirut
    Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

  • Member at AUB UNICEF Club
    Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

  • Beirut Erasmus International Club (BEIC) (2 yrs)
    • Board Member - Erasmus Coordinator
      Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

      - Managing all activities related to Erasmus students, including providing support and guidance to incoming and outgoing students. - Organizing Erasmus-focused events and fosters cultural exchange between local and international students. - Working closely with universities to facilitate Erasmus partnerships and ensure smooth integration for Erasmus students. - Develop a buddy system to support incoming students. - Serving as the point of contact for Erasmus.

    • Board Member
      Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

      Working alongside a diverse team to promote intercultural understanding and create a vibrant, inclusive community for Erasmus students.