About

Nader Makarem was born and raised in the Chouf. He began his career working as a lawyer before entering public service

His commitment to helping local residents with legal issues has earned him a reputation as a tireless fighter and dedicated public servant.

After fifteen years representing tenants, workers and small business owners, Nader ran for office to fix the problems he saw every day in his practice. Since then he has focused on practical results: better services, fair budgets and a government that listens.

Background

Nader Makarem comes from a working-class family and understands firsthand the challenges that many members of our community face

He has dedicated his career to creating more opportunities for low-income families. Raised by a nurse and a factory worker, he was the first in his family to attend university and still lives a few streets from where he grew up.

Education

He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a law degree from Cedars University. He also completed a fellowship in public policy at the Beirut School of Government, where he focused on environmental sustainability and economic development

His studies shaped his belief that strong communities need both a healthy economy and a healthy environment.

Relevant accomplishments

Nader Makarem has achieved several notable accomplishments during his career, such as:

Passing legislation to expand access to healthcare

Opened three new community clinics and cut average waiting times by a third.

Leading a successful campaign to increase funding for education

Secured new funding for teachers, school meals and after-school programmes.