Executive Director & Cofounder
Lama Amr
Ramallah, Palestine
Lama is BuildPalestine’s Executive Director where she leads the organization’s initiatives to empower social entrepreneurs at all stages of their journey. Lama has coached over 80 projects to raise $1M+ through crowdfunding. Under her leadership, BuildPalestine has become the central hub for social entrepreneurship in Palestine. Lama has also co-founded the Founder Institute chapter in Palestine, where 27 tech startups have graduated across five cohorts. With a strong passion for enhancing the entrepreneurial ecosystem, Lama is dedicated to strengthening opportunities for growth and social impact in the region.
Born and raised in Dura (outside of Hebron), Lama holds a degree in Business Administration with a minor in Accounting from Birzeit University. In her personal life, she enjoys nature photography and video making.
