Marlene Hajjar Gharuzzedine

Mrs. Hajjar Gharuzzedine started off her career in AUBMC in 1981 as a

Registered Nurse. Through dedication and hard work she was continuously appreciated

and promoted. She now holds the title of Nurse Shift Administrator.

Described by her colleagues and supervisor as having exemplary leadership

qualities, commitment to meeting goals and dedication to AUBMC makes Marlene stand

out as an excellent mentor to many and a role model for service excellence.

Marlene’s favorite role is that of a Nurse. Although she is dedicated and values her

Nurse Shift Administration role, she is most satisfied when she is offering service to

patients. One of her fond memories which she places a great emphasis on is when in the

1980s she took on the responsibility of a mentor for nurses on an awareness campaign

about AIDS, a feared and mysterious virus that spread in the 1980s. Her role in that

campaign was an exceptional and very important one to help Nurses at AUMBC as well

as others throughout Lebanon to get familiar with dealing with this epidemic.

Her dedication to this project is among the examples of her exemplary dedication

to her profession and the institution she serves.