Madonna Salameh-Ayanian is an Associate Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship at USEK University and Director of Strategic Corporate Relations, where she cultivates meaningful partnerships between academia and industry. She earned her Ph.D. from Université Paris Panthéon-Assas, France, with research focusing on leadership, entrepreneurship, governance, and human resources. A sought-after speaker on these subject matters, she also designs and leads Executive Education programs with leading global partners. Beyond academia, Madonna consults in HR, PR, and strategy, mentors startups, and champions women’s leadership as a member of the National Commission for Lebanese Women (NCLW). She is also a Fellow of the UK Academy.