Loading ...Arab America Foundation Announces its Speakers for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit
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(WASHINGTON, D.C., September 29, 2021) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce its speakers for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit, November 12,13 (the 14 is optional), 2021, at the Doubletree Hotel in Dearborn, Michigan.
The historic in-person event features an exciting array of speakers in public service, women’s activism, identity, community advocacy, engagement, and leadership. Moreover, participants will have many networking opportunities and will celebrate Arab heritage through music, entertainment, cuisine, and cultural and informational exhibits.
“We have assembled expert speakers who represent the Arab American identity and culture for this landmark event to be held in Dearborn, the heart of Arab America,” said Warren David, president of Arab America, and co-founder of Arab America Foundation. He went on to say, “it is crucial that Arab Americans come together now more than ever because our unity is our strength.”
The Arab America Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational and cultural organization; its mission is to promote the Arab heritage, educate Americans about the Arab identity, and connect and empower Arab Americans, especially the young ones through Rising Leaders’ initiatives.
Meet the Speakers to Date (more to be announced):
Rana Abdelhamid
Please see Rana Abdelhamid’s bio here!
Diana Abouali
Please see Diana Abouali’s bio here!
Osama Abuirshaid
Please see Osama Abuirshaid’s bio here!
Shareefa Albanna
Please see Shareefa Albanna’s bio here!
Dr. Debbie Almontaser
Please see Dr. Debbie Almontaser’s bio here!
Myles Amine
Please see Myles Amine’s bio here!
Hady Amr
Please see Hady Amr’s bio here!
Nabih Ayad
Please see Nabih Ayad’s bio here!
Nabeela Barbari
Please see Nabeela Barbari’s bio here!
Mayor Bill Bazzi
Please see Mayor Bill Bazzi’s bio here!
Yasmine Al-Bustami
Please see Yasmine Al-Bustami’s bio here!
Susan Dabaja
Please see Susan Dabaja’s bio here!
Ameera David
Please see Ameera David’s bio here!
Derek Dickow
Please see Derek Dickow’s bio here!
Debbie Dingell
Please see Congresswoman Debbie Dingell’s bio here!
Zenna Faraj Elhasan
Please see Zenna Elhasan’s bio here!
Abderrahim Foukara
Please see Abderrahim Foukara’s bio here!
Soujoud Hamade
Please see Soujoud Hamade’s bio here!
Abdullah Hammoud
Please see Abdullah Hammoud’s bio here!
Bilal Hammoud
Please see Bilal Hammoud’s bio here!
Mai Khader Kakish
Please see Mai Khader Kakish’s bio here!
Waleed Mahdi
Please see Waleed Mahdi’s bio here!
Weam Namou
Please see Weam Namou’s bio here!
Taharah Saad
Please see Taharah Saad’s bio here!
John Sakakini
Please see John Sakakin’s bio here!
Please see Rouba Samman’s bio here!
Mayor Andre Sayegh
Please see May Andre Sayegh’s bio here!
Blanche Shaheen
Please see Blanche Shaheen’s bio here!
Assad Turfe
Please see Assad Turfe’s bio here!
Amer Zahr
Please see Amer Zahr’s bio here!
Meet the Performers
Stevie Ansara
Please see Stevie Ansara’s bio here!
Joseph Bishara
Please see Joseph Bishara’s bio here!
Abe Diab
Please see Abe Diab’s bio here!
Michael Ibrahim
Please see Michael Ibrahim’s bio here!
Omar Kurdi
Please see Omar Kurdi’s bio here!
Karim Nagi
Please see Karim Nagi’s bio here!
Sawsan Najar
Please see Sawsan Najar’s bio here!
Neemz (Tusneem Abuhasan)
Please see Neemz’s (Tusneem Abuhasan) bio here!
Pamela Noun
Awardees:
Mona Abdulla, Emerging Leader Award for 2021, Arab America Foundation
Please see Mona Abdulla’s bio here!
Nabeleh Ghareeb, Most Valuable Person (MVP) Award for 2021, Arab America Foundation
Please see Nabeleh Ghareeb’s bio here!
For press inquiries: Claire Boyle
To register for this event: REGISTER HERE
For sponsorship opportunities: Contact Warren David (313-999-6000) wdavid@arabamerica.com
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