Maram Imad

SCA Authorized Trainer, Q Instructor, Certified Q Arabica Grader, Q Processing Professional from the Coffee Quality Institute, and Certified World Coffee Championships (WCC) Judge, with 14 years at Café Najjar.

Her background in Biochemistry and Agrifood Quality Control shapes how she works: coffee quality, sensory science, product development. As Head of Technical Training at Café Najjar, she leads team development, process improvement, and the training programs that keep technical expertise sharp across the organization. Alongside Wissam Osta, she co-leads the Najjar Training Academy, where they have trained over 400 baristas, coffee enthusiasts, and coffee shop owners since it launched.

She is currently pursuing the CAS in Coffee Excellence at the ZHAW Coffee Excellence Center, adding to a career built on advancing coffee education across Lebanon and the region.