Nina Antonios
Assistant Vice President for Foundations and Corporations
Nina Antonios manages LAU’s engagement with foundations and corporate partners, advancing institutional priorities through strategic partnerships, funding opportunities, and collaborative initiatives that support the university’s mission in education, research, and service. Nina brings three decades’ experience in program planning, budgeting, and strategic development to her role. Prior to joining the Office of Advancement, Nina served for two decades at the UN Headquarters in New York within the Office of Programme Planning, Budget, and Finance. Earlier in her career, Nina held senior positions at Chase and Ruesch International, managing corporate financial portfolios. She also served with USAID in Lebanon, overseeing program implementation and grant management. Nina has a longstanding commitment to the nonprofit sector and philanthropy. She has organized and supported numerous fundraising initiatives benefiting educational institutions and emergency relief efforts for Lebanon. Nina holds a MS in Epidemiology and a BS in Biostatistics from the American University of Beirut, and is fluent in English, Arabic, and French.