Maram Imad

SCA Authorized Trainer & Q Instructor — Head of Technical Training

SCA Certified

About Me

Maram Imad is an SCA Authorized Trainer and Q Instructor, a Certified Q Arabica Grader and Q Processing Professional from the Coffee Quality Institute, and a Certified World Coffee Championships (WCC) Judge.

With over 14 years of experience at Café Najjar, she combines her background in Biochemistry and Agrifood Quality Control with expertise in coffee quality, sensory science and product development. As Head of Technical Training, Maram leads team development, process improvement, and training programs. Together with Wissam, she co-leads the Najjar Training Academy, where they have trained more than 400 baristas, coffee enthusiasts, and coffee shop owners.

Maram is currently pursuing the CAS in Coffee Excellence at the ZHAW Coffee Excellence Center.

Certifications

SCA Authorized Trainer & Q Instructor Certified Q Arabica Grader & Q Processing Professional (CQI) Certified WCC Judge

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