Arab America Foundation Announces its Speakers for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit

posted on: Sep 29, 2021

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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.”

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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

cboyle@arabamerica.com

To register for this event: REGISTER HERE

For sponsorship opportunities: Contact Warren David (313-999-6000) wdavid@arabamerica.com

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