Jane Aghjayan

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About Jane Aghjayan

Jane Aghjayan is a passionate chemical engineer who graduated with distinction from Notre Dame University–Louaize (NDU), Lebanon, and spent a semester abroad through the Erasmus+ exchange program. Throughout her academic journey, Jane earned several competitive scholarships, including merit-based, Erasmus+, USAID, and LIFE, which enabled her to excel both academically and beyond.At university, Jane was an active member of over three student clubs, always driven by one goal: to make an impact. Her journey with the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) has been a cornerstone of her leadership development. From Social Media Officer to Chapter President and Student Advisor at NDU, she steadily rose through the ranks to serve regionally as Social Media Officer, Regional Liaison, and eventually Regional Chair of the Middle East. Today, she proudly holds the position of AIChE ESC Chair internationally, leading and connecting over 400 students from around the world.Her leadership was marked by two standout achievements:Organizing the first AIChE National Meetup in Lebanon, uniting all Lebanese student chapters.Hosting the first Middle East Regional Conference at NDU, gathering over 150 students and professionals and featuring speakers from TotalEnergies, Unilever, Deloitte, Indevco, Malia Group, and more.Jane’s passion for sustainability was sparked through the SDG Brain Lab by the UN Global Compact Network Lebanon, where she became an Ambassador of Change and launched impactful initiatives with private sector leaders. She continues to champion youth engagement in sustainability as a pioneer in the Youth Governance Lab by the UN Global Compact, British Council, and Out of the Box.With nearly two years of hands-on experience in the medical skincare industry, Jane has done it all, from formulation and production to packaging design and supplier communication. She developed five new skincare products and is now the founder of DermAtome, a medical skincare brand focused on sustainable packaging and efficacy.She is also the founder of Enjaneering Things, a platform with two missions:Sharing accessible, free content about sustainability through LinkedIn posts and webinars with global industry professionals.Offering freelance consulting services, helping companies develop useful products from their waste and strengthen their circular economy strategies.Beyond her professional life, Jane is a sports enthusiast, car lover, and singer, embracing every facet of a dynamic and vibrant lifestyle.