Iman Dankar

General Info

The Top Three Things I Would Like to Learn or Experience During my Mentorship

1. Gain exposure to new techniques, approaches and technologies in food science
2. Attend international conference meetings regarding advancements in food science and technology
3. Advance my leadership and technical skills, particularly in MATLAB, Python and Minitab

Mentorship Characteristic

• Participate in a skills-building course, either provided by my mentor’s company or identify a free resource online
• Focus on leadership skills building
• Focus on technical skills building
• Identify a short-term project I can work on at the partnering company
• Have exposure to specialized industry techniques

Ideal Company Type

I would prefer a company or industry with advanced technologies and that has sustainability among its priority. This company is open and respects all cultures and diversity. This company also has a supportive, amiable ambience. I would like to work in an industry that has efficiency and efficacy among its strategies and that always focuses on food innovation, development, sustainability and equity.

Additional Technical Skills

MATLAB (beginner); Minitab (beginner)

What are three adjectives that best describe you in the work place?

1. Ambitious
2. Assertive
3. Hardworking

What impact will your mentorship have on your career and professional path?

I am looking forward to igniting my leadership and technical skills and to building solid interconnections that we might develop further and not to stop at the TechWomen program level. I think this mentorship would provide me with the abilities to kick off my dream business. I hope this mentorship would differentiate me among others when applying to other jobs. Also, with the network exposure provided by this mentorship, it would facilitate better job opportunities in the future.

After participating in the TechWomen program, how will you leverage your mentorship experience to make an impact in your home country?

I believe the best part would be when I come back to my country to share my accomplishments, to network with groups of ladies, youngsters and elders and to inspire them to perceive their projects and dreams despite all the drawbacks the country is facing. I want to push them towards performing the best of their abilities. We all need support in our life, especially amid the tough situation we are going through in Lebanon. Having a big support system from TechWomen will allow us to provide more support for our society and for people around us.

Work History

Years of Full-time Work Experience

3

Primary Professional Focus

• Energy, renewable technology or green technology
• Scientist and researcher

Education History