Mrs. Lina ABI RIZK KHOURY (EL)
Lebanese School of Social Work
Assistant professor
(+961) 1 421 000 ext 2260 lina.abirizk@usj.edu.lb
Lina Abi Rizk Khoury holds a doctorate in social work from the Lebanese School of Social Work at Saint Joseph University of Beirut. Her thesis entitled “The sustainability of social entrepreneurship initiatives” aims to describe analyze the factors that contribute or hinder the sustainability of social entrepreneurship initiatives (SEI), launched by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Lebanon. Before starting as an Assistant Professor at the Lebanese School of social Work- Saint Joseph University of Beirut, Mrs. Abi Rizk Khoury, was a full-time lecturer at the Lebanese American University (LAU), she taught at the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK) for eight years. Alongside the university teaching, she conducted socio-economic studies and environmental and social impact assessment with national and international organizations. Prior experience includes engaging with local and international NGOs as a social worker intervening with families, career counselor for young people and managing regional development programs in international organization. These programs encompass a variety of projects, including Education, health, peacebuilding and socioeconomic development projects. Dr. Abi Rizk believes in social justice and that everyone has a role to play in improving the well-being of communities. She reflects these beliefs by engaging with CSOs and teaching future committed social workers. She is a member of Mada, a community development organization, where she serves on the board of directors as vice president. Nature, hiking, swimming, reading and meeting people from diverse culture are some of her hobbies.
Highest degree : PhD in Social Work - Saint Joseph University of Beirut
+ Education
| Degrees | University | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctorate in Social Work | Saint Joseph University of Beirut | Lebanon | 2020 |
| Master recherche - Travail social | Saint Joseph University of Beirut | Lebanon | 2010 |
| Maitrise in Social Work | Saint Joseph University of Beirut | Lebanon | 2000 |
| License in Social services | Saint Joseph University of Beirut | Lebanon | 1991 |
+ Teaching at USJ
+ Teaching outside USJ
| Experience in University Teaching Outside USJ | Country | Institution | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visiting Lecturer of Social Work on full time basis in the School of Arts and Sciences | Lebanon | Lebanese American University (LAU) | 01/09/2021 | 31/08/2023 |
| Visiting Lecturer in the School of Arts and Sciences | Lebanon | Université Saint-Esprit- Kaslik (USEK) | 01/09/2014 | 31/08/2021 |
+ Professionnal experience outside USJ
| Professional Experience | Organization | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leading the external evaluation for the “Vocational Training and Economic opportunities for Syrian refugees and Lebanese host communities” | YMCA | 01/11/2021 | 31/12/2021 |
| Support in the update of the MRR (Map of Risk and Resources) based on the new MSR (Map of stability and resilience) methodology with UNDP (Dec 2018‐ May 2019). | UNDP | 01/12/2018 | 31/05/2019 |
| Leading three field assessments undertaken by STEP for Jordan Pioneer in Lebanon: t | STEP | 01/02/2018 | 30/04/2019 |
| Conducting the socio‐economic impact study for “Fouad Boutros highway” | ELARD: | 01/01/2014 | 30/06/2015 |
| Conducted the Socio‐economic study for the Upper Metn Area in the frame of “Chart” for sustainable territory | EDESSA | 01/01/2011 | 15/12/2012 |
| AREA DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM MANAGER | WORLD VISION | 01/10/2005 | 31/10/2010 |
| Youth Capacity Building and Mobilization Specialist at Socio‐Economic Development Program for Akkar | UNDP - UNV | 01/01/2004 | 31/03/2005 |
| Implemented and directed the orientation office at “Ecole des Frères Maristes Champville” | COLLEGE CHAMPVILLE | 01/09/2001 | 31/08/2003 |
| Developed and Implemented the career advising program for the third and for the freshman classes | INDEVCO | 01/03/1997 | 31/05/2001 |
| : Established and directed the social service department for families of children with learning disabilities | AFEL | 01/02/1993 | 28/02/1997 |
+ Expertise field
Art, Humanities, Religious Sciences
+ Research topics
Sustainability of Social entrepreneurship Initiatives
+ Publications and communications
· Presenting a conference a paper in the frame of Research with Impact for the Society and the Enterprise RISE conference 2021 entitled “ Les initiatives d’entrepreneuriat Sociales et les organisations à but non lucratifs”.
· Abi Rizk Khoury Lina: The sustainability of social entrepreneurship initiatives (sei) launched by the non‐governmental organizations (NGOs) in Lebanon“. March, 2019. Aifris.eu https://aifris.eu/03upload/uplolo/cv5374_2669.pdf
· Tarazi Sahab Layla, Abi Rizk Khoury Lina, EL Husseini Mayssa’ and Moro Marie‐Rose : Vulnérabilité psychique des équipes, expérience libanaise auprès des déplacés syriens, 2018 Elsevier Masson SAS. Tous droits réservés http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.soin.2018.05.003
· Participated in the study “Addiction and social policy in Lebanon: measures and practices, limits and prospects” Study published ELFS‐USJ (2015).
· Abi Rizk Lina, « L’indécision des jeunes face au choix professionnel » (The indecision of young people with career choice) article published in Chroniques Sociales: Annales. Travail Social et Recherche Vol III/IV. No: 15/16/17/18‐ 2000/2001/2002,
· Abi Rizk Lina and Ghafari Carmel, “Lépuisement des travailleurs sociaux” (Burn out of social workers) article published in Chroniques Sociales: Annales. Travail Social et Recherche in Vol V No 19/20 2003/2004 ELFS‐USJ.
+ Professional development activities
ToT in Social Protection (Lebanon) Intelligence artificielle ATELIER COMPETENCES ENTREPRENEURIALES. Consultant for Change » visant à développer un groupe de consultants spécialisés auprès des organisations de la société civile mis en œuvre par INTRAC (Centre de formation et de recherche dONG internationales)Angleterre