Terry Bitar
Founder and Managing Partner
Terry Bitar’s journey is rooted in resilience, vision, and the belief that design is not only about buildings but also about shaping lives, strengthening communities, and creating long-term opportunities. Born into a Lebanese and Armenian family, Terry combines the values of her cultural heritage with a forward-thinking and purpose-driven approach to leadership. As a result, her work reflects both her personal values and her commitment to creating a lasting impact.
Her story is one of reinvention and expansion. From surviving a crisis in Lebanon to building one of Washington, DC’s dynamic and fast-growing architecture, engineering, permitting, and construction firms, Terry has consistently demonstrated resilience and determination. Through each stage of her journey, she has combined personal strength with professional ambition to turn challenges into opportunities for growth.
Academically, Terry earned her Bachelor’s degree in Architecture with High Distinction from Notre Dame University–Louaize, where she consistently made the Dean’s List. In addition to this strong academic foundation, her background in advanced mathematics helped her develop the technical precision that continues to define her approach to design, structural thinking, and complex problem-solving. Building on this expertise, she later earned a Master’s degree in Sustainable Architecture from the Lebanese University in Hadath, further deepening her knowledge of sustainability, innovation, and responsible development.
To complement her architectural and technical expertise, Terry earned her MBA from The George Washington University, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a focus on Finance. Through this advanced business training, she strengthened her skills in financial strategy, leadership, growth planning, and enterprise development. Consequently, she gained additional tools to support her vision of building Bitarchitects into a disciplined, competitive, and scalable architecture, engineering, permitting, and construction firm.
Beyond her academic and professional achievements, Terry demonstrated her commitment to social impact at an early age. At just 22, she founded the Charity Donation Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to poverty alleviation and social impact. Over more than a decade, the foundation led multiple initiatives in Lebanon. Among these initiatives was the Love Bites food brand, which expanded into several pop-up stores while combining social purpose with local economic opportunity. In recognition of these efforts, Terry’s philanthropic work received acknowledgment from international and regional organizations, including Lions Club International and organizations across Japan, Jordan, and the broader Middle East.
However, Terry’s journey also involved overcoming significant adversity. After surviving the Beirut Blast in 2020, she relocated to Washington, DC, where she founded Bitarchitects. Today, the licensed and insured multidisciplinary firm provides architecture, engineering, permitting, code compliance, zoning, construction management, and construction services. In addition to rebuilding her professional life, Terry received a US Green Card through the National Interest Waiver petition in recognition of her professional, academic, and entrepreneurial accomplishments.
Since its founding, Bitarchitects has continued to expand its presence across the Washington, DC region and beyond. By 2026, the firm had served residential, commercial, institutional, and public-sector clients while continuing to strengthen its market presence. Furthermore, its professional achievements have earned significant recognition. Bitarchitects has been recognized as a DC Power Player for four consecutive years and received Best of the City recognition for three consecutive years. Meanwhile, Terry herself has been named a Dynamic Woman for two consecutive years. In 2025, Terry and Bitarchitects also received the DC SBDC Entrepreneurial Award, further highlighting the firm’s growth, leadership, and contribution to the local business ecosystem.
Under Terry’s leadership, Bitarchitects has grown into a fully licensed and certified firm equipped to serve both private and government clients. To support these efforts, the firm maintains key certifications and registrations, including CBE, MWAA, DDOT, and DC Supply Schedule participation. In addition, Bitarchitects provides integrated services across architecture, multidisciplinary engineering, permitting, and construction. By bringing these services together, the firm delivers technically strong, cost-conscious, and design-driven solutions through a modern, technology-forward approach.
Another defining strength of Bitarchitects is Terry’s collaboration with a high-level Advisory Board comprising senior leaders and accomplished professionals from government, the military, engineering, infrastructure, real estate development, law, and strategic growth. Notably, the board includes retired Army officials, colonels, generals, major generals, and other highly respected professionals. Together, these members contribute disciplined insight, broader oversight, and a more competitive understanding of complex project delivery, government contracting, public-sector leadership, and long-term institutional growth. As a result, this advisory structure further supports the firm’s strategic direction and ability to navigate complex professional environments.
As Founder and Managing Partner, Terry continues to lead Bitarchitects with a strong focus on strategic growth, operational excellence, exceptional client service, and long-term impact. At the same time, she remains an active voice for women’s empowerment, educational access, entrepreneurship, and professional equity. Ultimately, her work reflects a commitment to creating opportunities not only for businesses but also for individuals and communities. Proud of her Lebanese roots, Armenian heritage, and American home, Terry continues to build a career and company shaped by resilience, discipline, ambition, and service.
June 2026
