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Born in Chicago, he moved with his family to Fort Bend County in 1996. Mr. Alaswad is a graduate from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Criminal Justice, a graduate of Texas Southern University with a master’s in Public Administration and International Development, and a graduate of Rice University Leadership Institute for Nonprofit Executives. With over 10 years of excelled professional experience, Mr. Alaswad worked for two City of Houston Council Members as the Agenda Director. He then transitioned working for several nonprofit organizations as the development director where he raised millions of dollars for the underserved population. Mr. Alaswad has been recognized by Mayor Bill White in December 2009 for his hard work and dedication, and now serves as the first Muslim and Arab in Fort Bend County in the position of Chief of Staff for Fort Bend County Commissioner Ken R. 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She currently serves on many Boards, including the Asian Latino Solidarity Alliance of Central Virginia; ACLU-VA; Virginia School Readiness Committee; Virginia Complete Count Commission; and the Advisory Board Member of Practicing Physicians of America. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1554824066061-J9PREEREB1FNRA6MN3IC/Luna+PLC.png Public Leaders for Inclusion Council - Luna Banuri, Salt Lake City, UT Luna Banuri is the At-Large Commissioner for the Salt Lake City Human Rights Commission and founder and director of TeleTaleem, a social enterprise firm focusing on helping leverage the power of technology, innovative approaches, and partnerships to solve the toughest global development challenges in Education. She has 23 years of experience implementing projects in over dozen countries. A dynamic project manager and strategy consultant, Luna has led cross-functional teams to implement projects in various post conflict communities. She possesses domestic and international experience in Gender, technology, education, training, research and development, analytics, and risk management, and has established businesses and products. She has been working on problems that require innovative technology and new business models to deliver direct social benefits. She has been a consultant to the UNDP, UNICEF, ADB and World Bank amongst others and is focused on combining the power of digital technologies with learning techniques to deliver education and training; to all learners and the world's most vulnerable populations in particular. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1554905863997-3D4RBVNKH55CO8UF4MUD/Bowen+PLC.png Public Leaders for Inclusion Council - Thomas Bowen, Washington, D.C. Reverend Thomas L. Bowen is the Director of the Office of Religious Affairs in the Executive Office of District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser. He serves as a liaison to the faith community in the District of Columbia. He also provides support to the Mayor's Interfaith Council. Reverend Bowen is a founding member of the Jamestown Project, an action-oriented think tank, and a member of the African American Ministers Leadership Council of People for the American Way. He has served on the Board of Trustees for the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia and the Centennial Celebration Task Force for the American Baptist Churches, Inc. Reverend Bowen is a graduate of Morehouse College, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in history. Reverend Bowen is also the Earl L. Harrison Minister of Social Justice & Community Outreach at the historic Shiloh Baptist Church of Washington and has faithfully served that congregation as a member of its ministerial team since July 2002. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1554824281643-P2Y19YV7U5UIHH5YFM45/David+PLC.png Public Leaders for Inclusion Council - David Bocarsly, Redondo Beach, CA David Bocarsly is a district representative for State Senator Ben Allen (SD-26), working on criminal justice, homelessness and affordable housing, transportation, and early childhood and higher education. He also runs the California Legislative Jewish Caucus, which Senator Allen chairs. David has previously worked for local, state, and federal elected officials in Los Angeles and New York City.Prior to his professional work in politics, David served as UCLA’s Student Body President and as a Coro Fellow in Public Affairs. He earned his Master of Public Policy and Certificate in Social Justice degrees from the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy. In his spare time, David organizes Jewish community members to advocate for race, class, and gender equity. He gets his spiritual rejuvenation from IKAR. He also enjoys dancing, laughing, playing backgammon, LA sports, and outdoor adventures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1554824281202-6WINYOJ5DN09L303WJMJ/Sarah+PLC.png Public Leaders for Inclusion Council - Sarah Bradley, Prairie Village, KS Sarah Bradley was born and raised in the Midwest. After graduating from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Bachelor of Journalism degree she moved to Washington, D.C., where she held marketing positions at The Washington Post, CropLife America, The Fertilizer Institute and most recently at The Nature Conservancy. Sarah returned to the midwest in January 2015 and currently resides in Prairie Village, Ks., with her husband, Ben, and their son, Sam. In March 2018, she was appointed to serve a two-year term on the Prairie Village Environmental Committee where she works with other members to raise awareness of the importance of protecting and preserving natural resources and the environment. Diversity and inclusion issues are a growing passion for Sarah and she is eager to expand her knowledge in these areas through the Public Leaders for Inclusion Program. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1554824279255-XT6USS67NKK1S98KF270/Andrea+PLC.png Public Leaders for Inclusion Council - Andrea Cervone, Clarkston, GA Andrea Cervone currently serves as a city council member in Clarkston, Georgia, the most ethnically diverse square mile in America. Andrea is one of the youngest female council members in Clarkston's 135-year history and has a decade of experience in public service. As Councilwoman, Andrea has supported initiatives aimed at bridging the divide between the community and the government that serves them, and by creating more opportunities to lift up entrepreneurial, community-led approaches that help solve systemic challenges.In addition to her leadership as a member of the Clarkston City Council, Andrea also serves as Programs Director for the Center for Civic Innovation, is an Afterschool Community Champion for the Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network and is part of the Emerging Leaders DeKalb alumna. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1554824278882-CGKZRXM8H3PAF9NFI5S1/Meili+PLC.png Public Leaders for Inclusion Council - Meili Criezis, Houston, TX Meili Criezis graduated from Southwestern University in 2017 with a dual History and French major focused on Algeria/France and conducted archival research on the Algerian Revolution for Independence in Paris. She is currently an analyst at the Houston, Texas Mayor's Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security researching terrorism, terrorist propaganda, domestic/international violent extremism across ideologies, and community resiliency initiatives. Meili is an active member of the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom, sits on the board of a local progressive Muslim organization, and feels passionate about community engagement that promotes inclusivity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1554824275878-PVBTC8GCZFH8YPTG02HZ/Leonela+PLC.png Public Leaders for Inclusion Council - Leonela Felix, Providence, RI Leonela Felix is the Deputy Director of Policy for Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza. Leonela earned her juris doctorate from New England Law | Boston, where she received the President Anna E. Hirsch Award, for service to the law school, and the Charles Hamilton Houston Enrichment Program Honor Society, for academic excellence. Leonela’s passion for advocacy and social justice earned her a Research Assistant position for the Immigration and International Affairs professor, Dina Haynes. In that role, she performed legal research on migration issues affecting the European Union, which was incorporated and presented in Professor Haynes’ paper Refugees, Migrants and State Responsibility, which urged the United States to commit to the Refugee Convention which outlines the rights of displaced persons, as well as the legal obligations of States to protect them. Proud daughter of Dominican immigrants, she resides in Pawtucket with her fiancé Greg and their dogs, Chiquita and Chanel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1554824276230-SD9AUOKF9K09MK4JML0F/Nyota+PLC.png Public Leaders for Inclusion Council - Nyota Figgs, Calumet, IL Nyota Figgs is the City Clerk of Calumet City, Illinois and the second elected Black woman to the office. She holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Lewis University along with a degree in paralegal education from Loyola University. Additionally, she has received maintain a Masters of Municipal Clerk certification. As the first Black Commissioner and President elected to the Park District in Calumet City, she is currently holding her second six-year term. Currently she serves as a board member for American Islamic College, co-chair of Black Leaders United an affinity group of United Way, and multiple foundation boards. Among her other accolades, she is a graduate of the Illinois Women’s Institute, an Edgars Fellow, a recipient of the Chicago Defender’s Women of Excellence Award, Kingdom Builders Church Community Service Award (2015), Clerk of the Year (2016). A Woman of Honor (Thornton Township, 2017), Peggy A. 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Brown in April of 2015. Director Lazarin develops policies to promote access to city services and collaboration of resources to Buffalo’s immigrant and refugee communities via partnerships with, among others, the New York State Office for New Americans, Buffalo Public Schools, and resettlement agencies. She meets with local stakeholders to develop economic, educational and vocational opportunities for Buffalo’s immigrant and incumbent communities. Her office facilitates outreach and direct referral to service providers to address community needs. She also includes the Mayor's office in cultural events throughout the Western New York immigrant community, such as Immigrant Heritage Month and World Refugee Day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1554824270665-LRTB1IL03EN1X2PQPVII/Naheed+PLC.png Public Leaders for Inclusion Council - Naheed Murtaza, Owensboro, KY Naheed S. Murtaza has worked with her local community for several years to foster better ways of advocating for social justice policies and reform based on diversity and inclusion of all minorities in her community. With a background and practice in law and an opportunity to teach a class that combines an understanding of politics and social justice issues, she hopes to help the voiceless minorities of her local community. As an advocate of liberation politics, she firmly believes that teaching communities about the different types of oppressions is the first step in helping dismantle oppressions of “the other” to ensure a right of equity. She is an Illinois licensed attorney, an adjunct professor of political science at Brescia University, an executive board member of the Owensboro Human Relations Commission, and a board member of the Owensboro Area World Affairs Council. In her spare time, she loves to volunteer in the kitchen for a women’s shelter, and enjoys traveling internationally. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1554824270604-82XABUW5YI4A7WZZRYRC/Simon+PLC.png Public Leaders for Inclusion Council - Simon Nogin, Springfield, MO Simon Nogin was born in Ukraine and immigrated with his family to the United States after the fall of the Soviet Union. Settling in Saint Louis, Simon grew captivated by the resiliency of the St. Louis region and the hospitality of Missourians. The experience of fleeing one world to build roots in another drew him to the field of Urban Planning. He received his B.S. in Urban Planning in 2016 and began his career by working with underserved communities in Southwest Missouri. In his 3 years as a young professional he has written and facilitated 3 comprehensive plans, assisted in transportation and park financing/prioritization, applied and been successfully awarded $1million in FEMA/CDBG flood disaster assistance, and created an innovative approach to mapping and financing the rehabilitation of chronic nuisance properties. The latter received a 2018NADO Innovation Award. Recently, Simon became a Planner for the 3rd largest city in Missouri, the City of Springfield. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1554824268493-J6DX70QAP5OLLWC7O0MG/Kaitlin+PLC.png Public Leaders for Inclusion Council - Kaitlin Nonweiler, Owensboro, KY Kaitlin Nonweiler is the Executive Director of the Owensboro Human Relations Commission in Owensboro, Kentucky. The Commission is responsible for promoting and securing mutual understanding and respect among all social, economic, religious, ethnic, and racial groups. Kaitlin has a broad background in diversity awareness and intercultural communication and relations. Kaitlin previously served as Refugee Services Coordinator at Audubon Area Community Services, where she provided employment services and skills training to individuals who had been in the United States no more than five years. She has also worked in education as an English as a Second Language (ESL) instructor, and a Spanish language instructor. Kaitlin Nonweiler holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in ESL with a minor in Spanish from Union University in Jackson, Tennessee. She is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Intercultural Studies, also from Union University. Outside of the office, she seeks any opportunity to express her passion for Latin Dancing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1554824267749-AOPUMAR87SH7HYRT9EWI/Patrick+PLC.png Public Leaders for Inclusion Council - Patrick Rigby, Hamilton Township, NJ Patrick Rigby is the Chief of Staff at New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP). In his role, he is responsible for coordinating New Jersey’s counterterrorism, cybersecurity, and emergency preparedness efforts. Mr. Rigby oversees all internal operations and policies and serves as the principal liaison with 85 State agencies and departments responsible for the security of 70,000 employees and 9,000,000 residents. Additionally, Mr. Rigby is the Public Information Officer (PIO) responsible for legislative affairs, community relations, and all internal and external communications activities. Mr. Rigby has been an integral part of NJOHSP’s faith-based security initiatives, and led interaction with a majority of faith-based groups in New Jersey. Mr. Rigby holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from The New School University, and completed an honors program in International Relations and Comparative Political Economics at Oxford University in the United Kingdom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1560157302431-VCHPL7KTMSWZSCG7DBSK/Nency+PLC+%281%29.png Public Leaders for Inclusion Council - Nency Salamoun, Somerville, MA Nency Salamoun is the Manager of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the City of Somerville, Massachusetts. Previously she worked for the Victim Rights Law Center (VRLC) in Boston, representing survivors of sexual assault and with the Children’s Disability Project at Greater Boston Legal Services, representing children in Supplemental Security Income (SSI) hearings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1554824265651-BEVNCJJBUGKCKRC8QCP5/Sharmin+PLC.png Public Leaders for Inclusion Council - Sharmin Shahjahan, Hanover Park, IL Sharmin Shahjahan is the first Bangladeshi American woman to hold an elected position in the USA. She is also the first Asian and Muslim to be elected to the Village of Hanover Park Board. She graduated from Case Western Reserve University and began her career at General Electric where she strengthened her technical, operational, and leadership skills. Previously, Ms. Shahjahan organized forums, spoke at panels, and hosted events to foster inclusion of marginalized communities. In the remainder of her term, Ms. Shahjahan would like to focus on increasing civic engagement, transparency, accountability, and community development to respond to the unique needs of Hanover Park. She currently serves as Board Liaison to Hanover Park's Cultural Inclusion & Diversity Committee, National League of Cities' Human Development Committee, NLC's Race, Equity, And Leadership Committee, a member of the Illinois Muslim Civic Coalition and Women Empowerment Campaign. She resides with her husband and two young daughters in Hanover Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1554824263063-J3LX2I9EWHWUIKX2Z29Z/Brett+PLC.png Public Leaders for Inclusion Council - Brett Shears, Los Angeles, CA Brett Shears is a Neighborhood Advocate for the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment in the City of Los Angeles. There, he supports Neighborhood Councils throughout South Los Angeles in their mission to engage their communities and make City Hall more responsive to local needs. He also hosts the “EmpowerLA Podcast,” the first (and still only) ongoing podcast out of City Hall. In addition to his neighborhood advocacy, Brett is the Founder of Vote Allies, a voting rights organization dedicated to giving ineligible voters a voice in the democratic process by pairing them with eligible voters with whom they vote in partnership. Through Vote Allies, Brett is leading campaigns to extend voting rights to people with felony convictions, non-citizens, and youth (16-17 years old). Brett received his higher education degrees from Pasadena City College (AA, AS), the University of California, Berkeley (BA, BS), and the University of Southern California (MPP). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1554824263529-HVX34EEEDCGZ9E4EH3PL/Jeffrey+PLC.png Public Leaders for Inclusion Council - Jeffrey Zane Slavin, Somerset, MD Jeffrey Zane Slavin, a DC native, has been Mayor of the Town of Somerset, MD for eleven years. Slavin is a graduate of Tufts University and the Georgetown University Law Center. He served on the DC Human Rights Commission in the 80's under Mayor Marion Barry and on the board of directors of what is now the National LGBTQ Task Force in the 90's. Slavin is an active member of Washington Hebrew Congregation where he has participated in numerous interfaith activities. He is a graduate of six leadership programs, including Leadership Montgomery, Leadership Maryland and the Senior Executives in State and Local Government program at the Kennedy School/Harvard. Slavin is the board president of Montgomery Community Media and serves as a director of the Montgomery College Foundation. He is lifetime member of the Montgomery County MD Chapters of the NAACP and the National Council of Negro Women. He is on the advisory board of Asian American LEAD. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1554824260339-JWQH5QNB990Z983HL74N/Hanif+PLC.png Public Leaders for Inclusion Council - Hanif Yazdi, New York, NY Hanif Yazdi manages an outreach team at the NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs in addition to studying urban planning at the City University of New York. He began his career as a development worker with the Agha Khan Foundation based in northern Afghanistan before moving to Brooklyn in 2012. Hanif grew up in Texas in an Iranian family and a multicultural Muslim American community. He is a science fiction nerd, lego fanatic, and an advocate for a more walkable, transit oriented America. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1554824260816-EAA7LTLRN7FFY2J5CW5R/Winta+PLC.png Public Leaders for Inclusion Council - Winta Yohannes, Portland, OR Winta Yohannes was born in Eritrea and raised in Portland, Oregon where she graduated from Reed College with a B.A. in Psychology. Her interest in using social science research to advance good public policy has led her to a fellowship at the American Bar Foundation and the honor of being selected as a Richter Scholar, where she co-authored a manuscript about how how houseless, abused women found stable housing in Chicago. Additionally, she has been able to explore her passion for storytelling through her work on a documentary project about the Mediterranean refugee crisis. In her current role as a Policy Advisor to Portland City Commissioner Chloe Eudaly, Winta is responsible for policy development and implementation in the areas of civic engagement, public safety, and civil rights. She is committed to advancing initiatives that honor community expertise and promote true safety for all. https://www.americaindivisible.org/public-leaders-for-inclusion-council-2020 daily 0.75 2020-08-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1550709807453-DCQJXTUCQQY4JJE8T2OA/image-asset.jpeg Public Leaders for Inclusion Council 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1586386689836-1I0446GZI5GOGGQCQY2J/Black+and+White+Furnishings+Etsy+Banner.png Public Leaders for Inclusion Council 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1550708239384-HWYSWKYACG8S4RO8VECZ/image-asset.png Public Leaders for Inclusion Council 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1596740510048-HGRITU1K34U7HA2RFAHU/IAP+logo_fullcolor.png Public Leaders for Inclusion Council 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1586384303890-P282DVL2Y29C0KOKQ4OF/Untitled+design+%281%29.png Public Leaders for Inclusion Council 2020 - Pious Ali, Portland, Maine Pious Ali is the first African-born Muslim American to be elected to a public office in Maine, elected to the Portland Board of Public Education in 2013, as a Portland City Councilor in 2016, then re-elected in Nov 2019. An assertive, pragmatic, and compassionate leader with a background in community organizing, activism, and civic engagement, Pious works as a Youth and Community Engagement Specialist at the University of Southern Maine’s Portland Empowered program. Having founded several programs for leadership and civic engagement opportunities for youth, the most recent being the Muskie School’s Civic and Community Engagement Fellowship, he has labored throughout his career to building meaningful dialogue across cultural, ethnic, socioeconomic, and faith-based communities. Pious has been recognized by his community for the impact of his work many times, most recently with the Watering Can Award from the Maine Initiatives, which honors activists for racial justice and equity in Maine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1586384512172-3MDHJHRZA4I2H7UAIG18/Untitled+design+%284%29.png Public Leaders for Inclusion Council 2020 - Turner Bitton, Salt Lake City, Utah A native Utahn, Turner fell in love with public service at a very young age. Turner’s life has been defined by a commitment to the people around him and he spends his time in service to his community. Driven by a deep sense of compassion and justice, Turner believes in the power of bringing people together to solve complex problems. He is recognized as a leader and serves on the board of directors of over a dozen nonprofit organizations as well as in appointed positions in local and state government. Turner has a certificate in public policy design from the Harvard Kennedy School and attended Arizona State University for a BS in Political Science. An unapologetic conversationalist, it is likely you’ll strike up a conversation with him that will last too long and make you late for your next appointment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1586384631910-94O4JOJ5RJV8GY38EF24/Untitled+design+%285%29.png Public Leaders for Inclusion Council 2020 - Yvonna Cázares, Oakland, California Yvonna Cázares has dedicated her career to bringing residents to the decision-making table and expanding communities’ access to resources using empowerment strategies. As Director of Community Engagement in the Mayor’s Office for the City of Oakland, Cázares has engaged over 11,000 residents in-person a year including 500 through pop up/Mobile Mayor events in the community, and many more through a mix of new online and traditional methods. Cázares launched community engagement data tracking and analysis to guide her initiatives and doubled the Office's capacity to reach diverse faith leaders, Limited English Proficient residents, as well as other marginalized communities. As she seeks to partner with diverse stakeholders on policy development so that residents feel positively engaged and educate residents in local government processes and points of influence which ensures community input is informed and meaningful for residents and city staff, she draws from her experience as a faith-based community organizer for PICO CA and is proud to have worked alongside and supported many grassroots organizations throughout her career. Cázares is currently a member of the East Bay Latinas Giving Circle, board chair of BRAVA Women for the Arts, and has served on many boards including the California Department of Public Health’s Office of Health Equity’s Advisory Committee, Stonewall Democrats, California State PTA, and the ACLU. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1586384697147-0X0QGVAQJSSCCID5FRPB/Untitled+design+%286%29.png Public Leaders for Inclusion Council 2020 - Randy Duque, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Randy Duque is Deputy Director for the Community Relations Division of the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations (PCHR). He is an expert in conflict management with a Masters in conflict theory; has mediated hundreds of cases; and taught university courses and trains in various conflict subjects. He taught martial arts and served ten years in the Army National Guard. His responsibilities include civil rights and race relations; immigrant/refugee issues; and conflict intervention. Through Duque’s work, PCHR was presented the 2016 FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award. In 2018, he received special recognition by the PA Governor’s Advisory Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (GACAPAA); and was knighted by the Knights of Rizal – a prestigious organization recognized by the Philippine government with prominent members including several Philippine presidents and Henry Kissinger. In 2019, he was appointed to serve as a Commissioner on the GACAPAA and to chair the Commission’s Civil Rights Taskforce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1586384472127-VOTI1GH09FPOUNA3ZEL3/Untitled+design+%283%29.png Public Leaders for Inclusion Council 2020 - Luke Fuszard, Middleton, Wisconsin Luke Fuszard is a father, husband, and business leader at a small health care company. After growing up in Green Bay, he and his wife, Abbey, chose to settle in Middleton, a community that Luke’s ancestors helped settle nearly 150 years ago. In Middleton, Luke serves on the city’s Common Council, along with the Fire Commission, and Finance Committee. Luke is also active across the state. He was a founding member of the Wisconsin chapter of the New Leaders Council, a progressive training organization. Luke and Abbey’s children, Aidan and Ted, attend Middleton public schools. They are also active in their worship community at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church where Luke volunteers as a Catechist. In addition to his commitments to family, community, and work, Luke is a diehard pro wrestling fan. But maybe don’t ask him about that unless you’re prepared to hear a two-hour recap of WrestleMania VII. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1587150852382-NWFAVO1R8ECSSH7ZVPMT/Untitled+design+%2816%29.png Public Leaders for Inclusion Council 2020 - Melissa Kennedy, St. Louis Park, Minnesota Melissa Kennedy is the City Clerk and Elections Administrator for the City of St. Louis Park, a first-ring suburb of Minneapolis. Melissa holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, graduating magna cum laude from Arizona State University. She has worked in the public sector since 2006 and has become a trusted leader in the field of elections administration. Melissa is passionate about finding ways to rethink and reshape the relationship between government and the public and enjoys developing innovative policies and programs focused on community outreach and education. In 2019, St. Louis Park became the third city in Minnesota (in addition to Minneapolis and St. Paul) to implement the use of ranked-choice voting for municipal elections. Melissa and her elections team collaborated with key stakeholders to develop the technical policies related to the administration of elections using the ranked-choice system and engaged the public in a robust outreach and education program that spanned the entire year. In her spare time Melissa is an avid sports fan, with her favorite being the New York Yankees. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, her dog Piper, traveling, cooking, being active and home improvement projects. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1586385114904-H6FY6IBDYUDB3M1JDAJY/Untitled+design+%288%29.png Public Leaders for Inclusion Council 2020 - Safiya Khalid, Lewiston, Maine Safiya Khalid is a politician and activist from Lewiston, Maine. A graduate of Lewiston High School and the University of Southern Maine, Safiya serves as a member of both the executive committee and the state committee of the Maine Democratic Party, and as vice chair of the Lewiston Democratic Party. She is currently working for Gateway Community Services as a Community Coordinator, helping asylum seekers, refugees and immigrants integrate into the American society. Prior to her current position, she worked as a clerk for the Joint Standing Committee on Labor and Housing in Augusta. She is the first elected Somali-American to the Lewiston City Council and is proud to serve and advocate for the people of Lewiston on the city council. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1586385186426-NQBTKYLKLSCIZFYJJR72/Untitled+design+%289%29.png Public Leaders for Inclusion Council 2020 - Karen Kwok, Washington, D.C. Karen Kwok, MSN, FNP-BC, MPH, is an advocate, educator, and collaborator in public health. Her passion for wellness programs includes work in California’s Public Health Departments, Washington DC's Howard University, and Ministries of Health in Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and Latin America/Caribbean. With over 20 years committed to health advocacy in resilient communities, she continues public service as a DC Commissioner on Asian Pacific Islander Community Development. Her passion for securing community-based partnerships gained recognition from Association for Prevention Teaching and Research, Bill and Melinda Gates Institute, National Urban Fellows, California Governor Gray Davis, President Obama, and the Fulbright program. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1586385256226-GNGCA3MDMYS8X19KPHTK/Untitled+design+%2810%29.png Public Leaders for Inclusion Council 2020 - Denise Mitchell, College Park, Maryland Denise is a long-term advocate for children having access to quality education and currently serves as the area Manager for AlphaBEST Education, Inc. where children are afforded the opportunity to have before and aftercare in a safe, nurturing environment, that stimulates learning and individualized opportunities for their scholars. Denise has served previously on the City Council from 2009-2013 and Mayor Pro Tem from 2013-2015. Denise represented the city in various leadership roles: National League of Cities, Maryland Municipal League and the Prince George’s County Municipal Association. Denise received her Master of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Administration from The University of the District of Columbia and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Health Administration from Rutgers’s University. Denise’s theme continues to be One College Park and it’s her goal to provide transparency, serve with integrity and bring various stakeholders to the table to collaborate and implement the vision of One College Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1586385380331-40P35Y8UXWAUXC7A8V5D/Untitled+design+%2811%29.png Public Leaders for Inclusion Council 2020 - Regina Mustafa, Rochester, Minnesota Originally from Philadelphia, Regina currently lives in Rochester, Minnesota. Regina has a Masters degree in Human Services and Multicultural Education from Winona State University and is currently pursuing a license in alcohol and drug addiction counseling. Regina formed the non-profit organization, Community Interfaith Dialogue on Islam (CIDI) in 2014. She is the recipient of several awards, including the Mayor’s Medal of Honor from Rochester Mayor Ardell Brede, the Rising Champion of Justice Award from the Council on American-Islamic Relations, the Bridge Builder Award from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and the Champion of Diversity Award from the Diversity Council of Rochester. She has served on several local boards and commissions and currently serves an appointment position on the Rochester-Olmsted Council of Governments. Regina is a wife and mother of two young children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1586385461861-U6FECOF76G1AM0D30BAO/Untitled+design+%2812%29.png Public Leaders for Inclusion Council 2020 - Fatima Naqvi, Ocean, New Jersey Fatima Naqvi is a recent graduate of Rutgers University where she studied Political Science and Economics. Right after finishing her undergraduate degree, she started working full-time at the New Jersey Department of Education, Office of Budget and Accounting in May 2019. She does research work on different special projects, reviews contracts that the DOE enters into with other agencies/universities/private companies, and works with the procurement unit to ensure that payments for long-term contracts are made in a timely manner. Fatima is also involved with local governmental/religious organizations as a volunteer and board member. She runs her own page on Instagram, @fatimasyedblog, where she shares her experiences in politics. Fatima plans on attending law school in the near future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1586385534892-WTGA3OLV1WKP9DOG517O/Untitled+design+%2813%29.png Public Leaders for Inclusion Council 2020 - Laurie-Anne Sayles, Gaithersburg, Maryland In 2017, Council Vice President Sayles became the top vote-getter and first African-American ever elected to the City Council of Gaithersburg. Following her historic election, Councilmember Sayles was appointed as the Mayor & City Council liaison to the Senior Advisory Committee and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments(MWCOG) Chesapeake Bay & Water Resources Policy Committee (CBPC), where she’s serving as Vice Chair. Councilmember Sayles was also appointed Chair of the National League of Cities (NLC) Community and Economic Development (CED) Federal Advocacy Committee in 2018 and elected to the NLC Board of Directors in 2019. Councilmember Sayles was elected by her peers to serve as the Vice President of the Maryland Municipal League’s (MML) Montgomery County Chapter and was appointed to MMLs Legislative Affairs Committee. In 2018 she was named as one of The Daily Record’s Top 100 Women in Maryland. Councilmember Sayles holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree from the University of Baltimore and a Bachelor of Public Health degree from the University of MD, College Park. She is a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Rockville and long-serving member of their Health & Wellness Committee. Councilmember Sayles lives in Gaithersburg with her husband, daughter, and their rescue dogs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1586384366765-E7NQD4QSIL6AFH3NCLAK/Untitled+design+%282%29.png Public Leaders for Inclusion Council 2020 - Nikita Shukla, Los Angeles, CA Nikita Shukla is an Analytics Associate for a large NGO, creating and managing analytics tools for various East African Ministries of Health, to provide health workforce labor estimations and physician gaps. Currently, she is a member of the Los Angeles Neighborhood Justice Program which is a neighborhood- focused restorative justice initiative addressing root causes of criminal behavior, reducing recidivism, enhancing community relationships and promoting public safety and quality of life. Additionally, Nikita is an LA Global Shaper and is working in coordination with the City of Los Angeles, Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (EmpowerLA) to increase millennial engagement with the Los Angeles Neighborhood Councils; including supporting millennial boards activity. Nikita graduated from Tufts University cum laude, as a Sigma Iota Rho inductee, with a B.A. degree in International Relations (Global Health) and Economics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1586385701791-GKYT294FBG7UI20OKBDO/Untitled+design+%2814%29.png Public Leaders for Inclusion Council 2020 - Yumnah Tayyab, Springfield, Illinois Yumnah Tayyab is a first-generation Pakistani-Muslim-American who was born and raised in the capital of Illinois. She went to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and completed her Bachelor’s in Political Science with a minor in Communication. She then completed her Master’s in Public Administration with a specialization in Labor Relations. Currently, she works at the Illinois Department of Revenue as their EEO and ADA Officer. Her role also includes recruitment and retention of diverse candidates. Outside of work, she volunteers as a high school mentor and as an interpreter for the National Immigrant Justice Center. For fun, she enjoys traveling, working out, watching sports, baking, concerts, and socializing with family and friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1586385845495-JEFCY3Y8IOB2ZF8NP91A/Untitled+design+%2815%29.png Public Leaders for Inclusion Council 2020 - Todd Thompson, Basehor, Kansas Todd Thompson is a sixth-generation Kansan in his third term as County Attorney for Leavenworth, Kansas. He currently serves as president of the Kansas County and District Attorney's Association. Todd has been chosen as Ingram’s Business Magazine’s 40 under Forty, Leadership Kansas class of 2017, and Congressional conferee representing Leavenworth. He has taught numerous college courses related to criminal law. 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Currently, Kenneth serves as the Program Director of the Indiana Trafficking Victims Assistance Program (ITVAP), Managing Partner of the Grindery an Urban Business Incubator for adult entrepreneurs, in November of 2020 he was elected to the Indianapolis Public School Board. Allen annually volunteers for such organizations as the Indiana Black Expo, Prince Hall Mason, and Prince Hall Shriners. He is the former Chair of the Indiana Commission on the Social Status of Black Males, a former board member of the Indianapolis Department of Public Works, and he also serves as a lay minister for the First Baptist Church North Indianapolis. Allen is the recipient of over 200 hundred awards for his dedication to community service. He is also the proud father of two school-age children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1617215833316-T2UWVMGVF83RPJHJS06Q/Cream+Organic+Abstract+Shapes+Mother%27s+Day+Video+Facebook+Post+%283%29.png 2021 Public Leaders for Inclusion Council - Alexander Burton, Evansville, Indiana Alex Burton was born and raised in Evansville, IN. In the fall of 2007, Alex attended Indiana State University and became active with student government and enjoyed it. From his experiences, Alex went on to intern under Mayor Weinzapfel and led him to Western Kentucky University in the fall of 2011. At WKU, Alex taught, advised, and interned for two Members of Congress (Jim Cooper & Yvette Clarke). After graduation from WKU, Alex moved back home and is extremely active in the community and leads several different initiatives. He is employed by the local school district (EVSC) and is actively engaged ensuring students are aware of their options after high school. In addition to working with schools, Alex serves on City Council. Currently, he is the Vice President. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1617215761771-3H8D0UTLG6CBM51P0CJO/Cream+Organic+Abstract+Shapes+Mother%27s+Day+Video+Facebook+Post+%282%29.png 2021 Public Leaders for Inclusion Council - Brad Fingard, Los Angeles, CA Brad Fingard is the West Area Representative for Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and is responsible for coordinating the Mayor's public engagement strategy and outreach efforts to more than 500,000 residents of the city’s Westside. Brad also serves as a Citywide Interfaith Liaison to all Los Angeles faith communities, clergy, religious nonprofits, and interfaith organizations and coordinates the Mayor's Interfaith Council. He is an alumnus of Coro Southern California's Fellows Program in Public Affairs, a postgraduate leadership development program with over sixty years of service in the greater Los Angeles area. He is also an alumnus of the Jeremiah Fellowship through Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice, where he organized for criminal justice, housing justice, and immigration justice in collaboration with multifaith, multiracial, multiethnic coalition partners. Brad graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a double minor in Public Affairs and Education Studies. Brad sees the Public Leaders for Inclusion Council as an opportunity to develop greater understanding, learn best practices for advancing inclusion in public policy, and build lasting partners in the fight for justice and security for vulnerable communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1617215900963-M4HI4YUFHJ42CHA1ZI5Z/Cream+Organic+Abstract+Shapes+Mother%27s+Day+Video+Facebook+Post+%284%29.png 2021 Public Leaders for Inclusion Council - Mary Elizabeth Cedillo Pereira, Dallas, Texas Mary Elizabeth (Liz) Cedillo-Pereira is the Chief of Equity and Inclusion for the City of Dallas. She has executive leadership oversight of 311 Customer Service, the Office of Environmental Quality and Sustainability, the Office of Equity and Inclusion and its five divisions, and the Office of Ethics and Compliance. Liz previously served as the Director of the Office of Welcoming Communities and Immigrant Affairs, established in March 2017, where she oversaw the community-driven process to develop a comprehensive Strategic Welcoming Plan for the City of Dallas that was unanimously adopted by the Dallas City Council in 2018. A native Dallasite, Liz has more than 15 years of experience at the federal, state and local level in human rights, immigration, and anti-human trafficking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1617215971011-Q4ELB6ZLOSVTJJI0EWEV/Cream+Organic+Abstract+Shapes+Mother%27s+Day+Video+Facebook+Post+%285%29.png 2021 Public Leaders for Inclusion Council - Nadia Hassan, Greenbelt, Maryland Nadia Hassan is a Governor Hogan appointee to Maryland’s Office of Community Initiatives. As Commissioner to the Governor's Commission on Middle Eastern American Affairs, Nadia represents the Middle Eastern & Muslim community in helping to build public-private partnerships and establish collaborative relationships between the state and its constituents to promote equity & inclusion and advance business, workforce, and community development. Nadia is the Founder/Executive Director of the Young Leaders Institute— a leadership platform that empowers youth toward social entrepreneurship, innovation, and civic engagement. Nadia holds an MBA from Bentley University, where she did a thesis in Islamic Finance and Sustainable Economics. Nadia is currently enrolled in a master’s program for Strategic Communications. In 2012, Nadia founded the Villa Park Peace Coalition to mobilize the civic community to resist the anti-Muslim bigotry coming from the Tea Party. Nadia’s activism captured media attention on CNN, USA Today, Al-Jazeerah, Washington Post, The Heat, Open Lens, and others. Nadia is an active member of the Democratic Party— having worked on both local and national campaigns. Nadia is committed to community development on serves on various boards to include the Women’s Committee for the Diyanet Center of America and the Prince George’s County Muslim Council. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1617216422462-RKZGKQ05S76K09MEKFEE/Cream+Organic+Abstract+Shapes+Mother%27s+Day+Video+Facebook+Post+%286%29.png 2021 Public Leaders for Inclusion Council - LaToya Jackson, Dallas, Texas La Toya M. Jackson is a career public servant who transitioned to local government when she began working for the city of Dallas. La Toya’s background and experience in grant and contract management, program development, strategic planning, and organizational management give her a holistic view of the organization—being a resident of the city gives her a vested interest in its long-term success. Equity became a focus for the organization in 2017. LaToya was charged with implementing the initial Budgeting for Equity tool which lead an eight-department cohort through budget enhancements to advance racial equity in Dallas. She also helped compile data for the inaugural Dallas Equity Indicators report and coordinated its public release. She has served as a panelist on equity-related matters and began serving as the first Human Rights Officer for the city of Dallas in October 2020. In this role, LaToya is charged with advocating on behalf of and ensuring equitable outcomes for Dallas’ most vulnerable populations while promoting justice, diversity and inclusiveness. She has earned BAs in Public Relations and Sociology and an MA in Organizational Management. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. at Southern Methodist University. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1617216501582-QWJEBSU0UWJLRSGEUH48/Cream+Organic+Abstract+Shapes+Mother%27s+Day+Video+Facebook+Post+%287%29.png 2021 Public Leaders for Inclusion Council - Joseph Khan, Doylestown, Pennsylvania Joe Khan is a nationally recognized attorney known for mission-driven collaborations across public, private, political, and nonprofit sectors. He currently serves as County Solicitor for Bucks County, Pennsylvania, on the adjunct faculty at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, and on Governor Tom Wolf's Advisory Commission for Asian Pacific American Affairs. He is the first Pakistani-American to serve as a County Solicitor. Joe previously served with distinction as a county and federal prosecutor built an award-winning public interest law practice and led several nonprofit boards. In 2017, he received widespread acclaim as the runner-up in the Philadelphia Democratic primary election for District Attorney. He then co-founded and chaired Second Generation, a political action committee that empowers marginalized immigrant communities through political engagement. Joe is a graduate of Swarthmore College and the University of Chicago Law School. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1617216560288-X2E1B2M7AICLROKMWV7X/Cream+Organic+Abstract+Shapes+Mother%27s+Day+Video+Facebook+Post+%288%29.png 2021 Public Leaders for Inclusion Council - Sabeen Nasim, Louisville, Kentucky Sabeen Nasim joined the Office for Globalization for Louisville Metro Government in 2020 as an experienced leader and public servant with over 15 years working in various roles related to community development, community outreach and public education. For Sabeen, joining the Office for Globalization has been a dream come true where she can focus on her passion for cultivating economic, educational and cultural opportunities that foster meaningful connections among diverse community members and promote a welcoming agenda for all within the city of Louisville. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1617216660189-Y51DFK5AXO1HF2CCUJCY/Cream+Organic+Abstract+Shapes+Mother%27s+Day+Video+Facebook+Post+%2810%29.png 2021 Public Leaders for Inclusion Council - Heather Navarro, St. Louis, Missouri Heather Brouillet Navarro is an alderwoman in the City of St. Louis, Missouri. She has held public office since 2017. Prior to being elected, she practiced civil rights law and directed a statewide environmental advocacy organization, Missouri Coalition for the Environment. She is currently vice-chair of the Health and Human Services Committee and the Parks and Environment Committee at the Board of Aldermen. She also serves on the board of the Missouri Municipal League. She earned a B.A. in environmental studies and a law degree from Washington University in St. Louis. She is committed to seeing inclusive, transparent, and accountable government work for all residents and each of St. Louis's diverse communities. As climate change threatens our air, water, and land resources, Heather advocates for a healthier environment for all St. Louisans and an inclusive process for developing climate resiliency. And with the upcoming reform of the Board of Aldermen from 28 wards to 14, Heather is committed to a fair and transparent redistricting process that results in more effective and equitable government, especially for historically marginalized communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1617216730244-VTQAV2CJDSHRFI487GIC/Cream+Organic+Abstract+Shapes+Mother%27s+Day+Video+Facebook+Post+%2811%29.png 2021 Public Leaders for Inclusion Council - Tina Patterson, Germantown, Maryland Tina E. Patterson, MCIArb is the Principal of Jade Solutions, LLC . In addition, she is currently a Commissioner with Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission (MNCPPC) where she serves as an adviser to the Commission’s Diversity Council and the Information Technology (IT) Council. In 2019, Ms. Patterson was appointed to the Montgomery County Remembrance and Reconciliation Commission. She is a former Commissioner with the Montgomery County Maryland Human Rights Commission. Ms. Patterson’s civic engagement includes completing Leadership America (2003), Leadership Texas (2004), the White House Project’s ‘Go Run’ program (2007), Leadership Montgomery (Maryland) (2011), Montgomery County Maryland Police Citizens Academy (2012), Montgomery County Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) (2015), and FBI Baltimore Citizens Academy (2019). Furthermore, she serves on the Leadership Advisory Council of Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) and the board of Leadership Montgomery. Ms. Patterson has been featured in several publications including the Association for Conflict Resolution‘s ACResolution magazine, the United Nations Association of United States Interdependent magazine, Rolling Out magazine, the US Geospatial Foundation's Trajectory magazine, the George Washington University’s Center for Excellence in Public Leadership newsletter as well as the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution Just Resolutions newsletter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1617216939152-WYJH8XO0QT5DM234HF0E/Cream+Organic+Abstract+Shapes+Mother%27s+Day+Video+Facebook+Post+%2812%29.png 2021 Public Leaders for Inclusion Council - Jared Solomon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Jared is a lifelong resident of Northeast Philadelphia and the current representative for Pennsylvania’s 202nd Legislative District in Pennsylvania. He is community-focused and loves building the most diverse community in our city, Jared does this while embracing good government and accountability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1617217020048-JMOKF7PBURGTK0LGJT87/Cream+Organic+Abstract+Shapes+Mother%27s+Day+Video+Facebook+Post+%2813%29.png 2021 Public Leaders for Inclusion Council - Kate Stewart, Takoma, Maryland Kate is serving her third term as the Mayor of Takoma Park, where she has focused her work on supporting residents and businesses impacted by the pandemic, and continuing to spearhead efforts to address affordable housing, further racial equity, re-imagine public safety, and promote a sustainable community. She also serve as Vice Chair of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG), to promote regional cooperation and progress on issues, such as transportation, housing, and racial equity. Kate also served as co-chair for the National League of Cities Racial Equity and Leadership Council (REAL) to share best practices to confront institutionalized racism. In addition to her work as Mayor, she is a research and communications specialist and a Principal at ConwayStrategic, a communications firm. Before working at ConwayStrategic, Kate was the Executive Vice President of Advocates for Youth, an organization that works in the U.S. and internationally with young people to assist them in advocating for their right to make informed decisions about their own reproductive and sexual health. She lives in Takoma Park with her husband and their two children, Jamie and Bridget. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1617217097083-Z6MI92WVJCSBTLHOPI3G/Cream+Organic+Abstract+Shapes+Mother%27s+Day+Video+Facebook+Post+%2814%29.png 2021 Public Leaders for Inclusion Council - Tommy Vitolo, Brookline, Massachusetts Tommy Vitolo of Brookline has served as a Massachusetts State Representative since 2019. Born and raised in Connecticut, he attended North Carolina State University for his undergraduate education in economics and engineering, Dublin City University for his MSc in financial and industrial mathematics, and was awarded a PhD at Boston University in Systems Engineering. Prior to being elected to the state legislature, Tommy worked as an expert witness assisting consumer and environmental advocates on state-level energy issues throughout the country. Tommy is especially proud of his work helping to force the retirement of coal-fired power plants, preventing new gas pipeline infrastructure, and supporting the construction of new solar PV facilities. As a legislator, Tommy has focused on legislation enabling the decarbonization of the building sector, supporting the financial flexibility of older adults, expanding transportation policy to include those who drive less frequently, and supporting labor, public education, and social and economic justice. Tommy serves as the Vice Chair of Election Laws and is a member of the Elder Affairs; Tourism, Arts, and Cultural Development; and Steering, Policy, and Scheduling committees. Tommy resides in Brookline with his wife Jennifer, 4th grader Felice, and kindergartner Angelina. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1617217238963-PZ6N5EM0TXUTZGHD68X4/Cream+Organic+Abstract+Shapes+Mother%27s+Day+Video+Facebook+Post+%2815%29.png 2021 Public Leaders for Inclusion Council - Jamila White, Washington, D.C. Raised in Virginia and Southeast Washington D.C., Jamila White (she/her) is a racial liberation, equity and justice disruptor and global community development expert and advocate. Jamila is a trusted advisor serving in various leadership positions and programs, including currently representing Ward 8A as an elected member of Washington D.C.’s Advisory Neighborhood Commission. Jamila’s firm, blakQuity, helps individuals, companies, and communities re-envision what development and social impact means through a community of practice approach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1617217336420-NG3WTNRX48GNCDUIGTP8/Cream+Organic+Abstract+Shapes+Mother%27s+Day+Video+Facebook+Post+%2816%29.png 2021 Public Leaders for Inclusion Council - Jon Wizard, Seaside, California Jon is a lifelong public servant, having worked as a youth basketball referee and coach, 9-1-1 dispatcher, firefighter, and police officer. Following a career-ending injury while working as a deputy sheriff, Jon transitioned into public policy and was appointed to several local boards and commissions before being elected to the Seaside City Council. While campaigning in 2018, Jon finished a master’s degree in the humanities, for which he completed a thesis exploring the militarization of police in the United States. In addition to working as a public policy researcher and volunteer organizer for a California pro-housing nonprofit, Jon is also working toward a Master of Public Administration. Jon lives with his partner who is a registered nurse and elected school board member, his two stepsons, two miniature dachshunds, and a cat. In his free time, Jon enjoys using his pilot's license to visit new places with his family and friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1620668949634-9OYXSG4HIHDB03Z69XXF/IAP+logo_fullcolor.png 2021 Public Leaders for Inclusion Council - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.americaindivisible.org/2022publicleadersforinclusioncouncil daily 0.75 2023-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1659035794064-1SRFR1HIH3YCPCRSA25R/Blue%2BCoalition%2BLogo.png 2022-public-leaders-for-inclusion-council - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1659033774201-QY583EQ6F6FV7T3ZAS6Q/3.png 2022-public-leaders-for-inclusion-council - Ryan Ahari, Field Deputy, Office of Councilmember Nithya Raman Ryan Ahari is the Sherman Oaks Field Deputy for Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman. He joined the office with more than 10 years of political experience. He was first elected as a student leader at his community college and California’s statewide community college student body. Ryan worked in various student government offices and UCLA Federal Relations while studying Political Science at UCLA. As Policy Analyst for the Muslim Public Affairs Council, Ryan spearheaded the successful passage of hate crimes resolution H.Res.257 and S.Res.118. He then joined the offices of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton and Congressman Conor Lamb on Capitol Hill. Ryan also helped flip the House of Representatives as Field Organizer on the Josh Harder for Congress campaign in California’s 10th Congressional District. He proudly served the United States as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Armenia, teaching English and professional skills to rural youth. Prior to joining the office, Ryan worked as Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian’s Field Representative in the San Fernando Valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1660580991180-D2HG71L7LFF8BYA4S55L/Cream+Organic+Abstract+Shapes+Mother%27s+Day+Video+Facebook+Post+%282%29.png 2022-public-leaders-for-inclusion-council - Yasmeen Bankole, Trustee, Village of Hanover Park, IL Yasmeen Bankole currently serves as a Village Trustee in the Village of Hanover Park, IL. Upon becoming elected last year, Yasmeen became the youngest Trustee in the history of Hanover Park and the first Nigerian-American elected official in the state of Illinois. Yasmeen also serves as a congressional aide to U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, where she oversees congressional outreach portfolios in the Chicagoland area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1659033776752-CWMOOKUEN3U7SP7HKRVR/5.png 2022-public-leaders-for-inclusion-council - Natalie Copeland, School Board Member for St. Cloud Area School District 742 Natalie grew up in Central Minnesota and received her Music Education degree from Concordia College in Moorhead. She taught middle school choir in Georgia and worked in the church sector for over a decade. In 2015, she founded Unite Cloud, a non-profit working to reduce racial, religious, and cultural tensions in Central MN. She is also a trainer with the CARE (Community Anti-Racism Education) Team at SCSU (St Cloud State University), a member of the St. Cloud Area School Board, and was appointed to the MN Governor's Task Force on Equity and Inclusion. Natalie loves to spend time with her 3 children, making music and playing games. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1659033781138-RUZY163X581QX2ZPO75F/9.png 2022-public-leaders-for-inclusion-council - Binta Kanteh, Policy Director to Commissioner of the Fourth District Binta Kanteh is a public policy professional and public servant in Minneapolis, Minnesota and the eldest daughter of three children. The charge of her current role as a Policy Director in Hennepin County centers on building upon and expanding policy ideas and initiatives that contribute to the well-being of residents in one of the most diverse regions of the state. In her work for the Commissioner of the Fourth District, Binta helps advocate for equitable distribution of resources of the largest county in the state, serving over 1.2 million people. She advocates for resources to be invested and allocated in ways that cultivate a safe, inclusive and thriving constituency that models innovative, forward thinking and equitable distribution of a $2.4 Billion budget. The issue areas of priority for the District Four office include, affordable and quality housing, dignified and supportive shelter system that allows for an easeful transition to permanent housing, Black and Indigenous maternal health outcomes, and sustained support for youth who are in the systems of child protection, foster care, and incarceration. Binta’s interest in public policy stems from the immigration journey of her parents from Gambia to the United States. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1659033774356-JZR3JMJ67Y1WIR2JPFLD/4.png 2022-public-leaders-for-inclusion-council - Ziad Kharrat, Parks Special Projects Administrator Ziad is an Arab-American, born in Jordan who lived the majority of my life in the U.S. He has deep roots in both my Arab and American backgrounds and Ziad is fortunate to have two cultures that have helped to define my identity. He is grateful for this opportunity to learn more about how to identify, discuss, and confront discrimination of all kinds, especially cultural and racial bigotry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1660328180078-PX1X3D861IICBKFSW0WT/Cream+Organic+Abstract+Shapes+Mother%27s+Day+Video+Facebook+Post+%281%29.png 2022-public-leaders-for-inclusion-council - Michelle Mussman, IL State Representative, 56th District Full-time legislator; Chair of the Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee; Vice Chair Mental Health Committee, Board member: Women In Need Growing Stronger, Children’s Advocacy Center of Illinois; Secretary of IL Congress of Women Legislators, member of: Illinois House Democratic Women’s Caucus, Green Caucus, Special Needs Caucus, Children’s Caucus, and Cancer Caucus, Schaumburg Business Association, Illinois Housing Council, Northwest Alliance on Domestic Violence; B.S. in Design, University of Cincinnati; married, has three young adult children. Representative since 2011. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1659033772771-5M2SC5YH94BC4MX8WAB7/1.png 2022-public-leaders-for-inclusion-council - Wesam Shahed, Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Wesam Shahed is a first-generation Palestinian-American from Chicago, Illinois. He serves as an Assistant State’s Attorney at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, the second-largest prosecutor’s office in the US. After 9/11, Mr. Shahed’s community faced constant discrimination, which created his passion to represent minority communities who share similar experiences. In pursuit of his passion, Mr. Shahed prosecutes misdemeanor crimes, while giving a voice to minority communities within Chicago. In law school, Mr. Shahed worked for judges ranging from the trial court to a Michigan Supreme Court Justice. Mr. Shahed earned his B.A. in Pre-Law: Business Management from Loyola University Chicago and his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Michigan State University College of Law. Mr. Shahed is heavily involved with the Chicagoland Arab community with leadership positions in the Arab American Bar Association, the Illinois Muslim Civic Coalition, the Arab American Democratic Club, and the Chicago Palestinian Film Festival. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1659033779140-K3U8V1T5J1W31MD8FSDS/6.png 2022-public-leaders-for-inclusion-council - Ethan D. Sweep, Councilmember, Town of Berwyn Heights, MD Ethan is a community organizer and retired elected official who lives in Berwyn Heights, MD. Ethan has a Master of Science degree in Plant Sciences with an emphasis on crop production, and is very passionate about sustainable cropping systems, environmental stewardship, and achieving an equitable food system. Currently, he works with USDA-ARS to evaluate the effects that cover crops have on water, nutrient, pest, and soil dynamics In his time on the Berwyn Heights Town Council Ethan advocated for stronger policies that make the town more prepared for inclement weather events; increased pedestrian and bicyclist friendly streets; and, increased protections for the LGBTQ+ community, among others. During his free time, Ethan enjoys spending as much time as possible outside, spending quality time with friends, and trying new food spots wherever he's at. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1659033779094-RCT7JW780S5Z4ZY941RE/7.png 2022-public-leaders-for-inclusion-council - Demario Turner, Chairman of the City of Champaign's Human Relations Commission Demario Turner serves as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Specialist in healthcare. I also serve the City of Champaign's Human Relations Commission as Chair and the Citizens Review Subcommittee as Interim Chair. I earned a Masters degree in Public Administration and Masters in Business Administration from the University of Illinois. I have a strong passion for civic engagement and social justice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1659033781384-ZFUV8001HC2WQFWP0D1R/8.png 2022-public-leaders-for-inclusion-council - Carmen ValDez, Policy Associate Carmen Valdez is a double University of Utah graduate, earning a Bachelor’s of Science in Political Science with a minor in Campaign Management and then a Master’s degree in International Affairs and Global Enterprise. Her professional background includes political organizing in Washington D.C. and Utah, as well as local legal work at some of Salt Lake City’s most esteemed law firms and is now a policy associate for HEAL Utah. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1659033772682-O5CZ7PXB980LUBP2WGUI/2.png 2022-public-leaders-for-inclusion-council - Sarah Wanja, Management Analyst, Delaware Health and Social Services Sarah Wanja is a highly skilled trainer and researcher who is currently working for the State of Delaware. Previously, she worked with the Kenyan government providing specialized training and research in the field of Countering Violent Extremism. She is distinctly conscientious in research and organization of new ideas and has delved into several research studies and writing projects in the field of Sub-State diplomacy, and Peace and Security. She holds a master’s degree in International Studies from the University of Nairobi. “My well-developed capacity to teach and facilitate has proved to be an invaluable asset in the delivery of training programs to various groups of participants and organizations across different spheres. I live by my mission which is to communicate knowledge that will influence individuals, communities, and nations towards good.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1660328192217-J4XB7DTDA5MMH6GQXNHH/Cream+Organic+Abstract+Shapes+Mother%27s+Day+Video+Facebook+Post.png 2022-public-leaders-for-inclusion-council - Patrick Watson, NAACP DuPage County Patrick is a Black Man, raised and living my entire life in majority communities that on the surface appear and mouth to be accepting of diverse people, cultures, and religions, but in fact and in practice are not. He has spent my teens and adult life attempting to be an unashamed, unafraid voice and presence advocating that our institutions and government, top to bottom, reflect the entirety of the diverse people, cultures, and religions that make up our nation. Furthermore, he has founded and led organizations and training that have been recognized and awarded for being about the USA living out its promises. As the now former elected Democratic State Central Committeeman IL06, he worked to help unite local township/ ward and county organizations. Patrick actively engaged youth and other often untapped, underrepresented, and taken-for-granted communities. He has trained 100s of students through the organization he co-chair, to be engaged and effective grassroots organizers. Likewise, he serves the community by working with civil rights and civil liberties organizations to build bridges and create a sense of trust. Patrick works with non-partisan organizations to register, educate, mobilize, protect, and get voters to the polls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1659036300736-S8FSORAEO85BYDGAUMZ4/3.png 2022-public-leaders-for-inclusion-council https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1620668949634-9OYXSG4HIHDB03Z69XXF/IAP+logo_fullcolor.png 2022-public-leaders-for-inclusion-council - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1659035158907-M69S961ZQPPPAG8C5CX3/AI_logo-secondary-a.png 2022-public-leaders-for-inclusion-council - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.americaindivisible.org/state-resolutions daily 0.75 2023-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/d63d5e67-7653-4eb0-be66-0f6a08e7e6be/the-climate-reality-project-Hb6uWq0i4MI-unsplash.jpg State Resolutions https://www.americaindivisible.org/city-and-county-resolutions daily 0.75 2023-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/f90903db-4b20-43af-b48c-e76269f47e3e/krakenimages-376KN_ISplE-unsplash.jpg City and County Resolutions https://www.americaindivisible.org/our-advisory-board daily 0.75 2023-10-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/5a6ab978-6993-4c41-956c-6944f01596d6/Sadaf-Jaffer.jpeg Advisory Board - Dr. Sadaf Jaffer Dr. Sadaf Jaffer is an educator and activist. She recently completed two terms as mayor of Montgomery Township, New Jersey. In January of 2019, she became the first South Asian woman to serve as mayor of a municipality in New Jersey, and the first Muslim woman to serve as mayor of a municipality in the United States. Jaffer currently serves as Chair of the Inclusion and Equity Committee of Montgomery Township and on the Board of Trustees for the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. She was one of the founding members of Inspiring South Asian American Women (ISAAW), a group dedicated to encouraging civic engagement among South Asian American women in New Jersey. Jaffer earned her bachelor’s degree in Foreign Service from Georgetown University and obtained her PhD in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations from Harvard University with a secondary field in Studies of Women, Gender, and Sexuality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/a43a7dd0-31b8-48a5-b7ef-5f226a318201/homayra-ziad-web.jpeg Advisory Board - Dr. Homayra ziad Homayra is a writer, a dreamer, a scholar-activist, and a mother. She is trained as a generalist in classical and modern Islam, with a specialization in Sufism and Indo-Persian textual traditions, and her research explores the creation of religious selfhood and subjectivity and its relationship to language, as well as pre-modern and modern interpretation of the Qur’an. Since receiving her doctorate in Religious Studies from Yale University, she has been an educator in multiple contexts and a practitioner of community-engaged teaching and scholarship. At Trinity College, she served on the Community Learning Initiatives advisory committee and guided students in community-based learning in Hartford, CT. At Johns Hopkins, she directs the Program in Islamic Studies and is leading a Wabash grant on community-engaged pedagogy partnering with Dr. Shawntay Stocks at the Center for Social Concern. She also serves as Associate Editor of The Commons, an online monthly where artists, activists, and academics explore the intersection of religion, social justice, and public life. Homayra has twenty years of experience in interreligious education and programming and was founding co-chair of the American Academy of Religion’s Interreligious and Interfaith Studies Group. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/792547f1-f4a9-4772-997f-4505e42a7777/171110143616-06-khizr-khan-file.jpeg Advisory Board - Khizr Khan Khizr Khan Is a constitutional rights advocate, Muslim American patriot, and Gold Star parent. With Ghazala Khan, he is a parent of three, Including the late US Army Captain Humayun Khan, who was killed In 2004 In a suicide explosion In Iraq. Born In Pakistan, Khan attended Harvard Law School and has since practiced law, speciaIizing In commercial civil litigation, electronic discovery, and health privacy law compliance. He became known for his speech at the 2016 Democratic National Convention, when he held up his pocket US Constitution while rebuking then-Republican nominee Donald Trump for his proposed policies. Since then, Khan has spoken out nationally on religious liberty and minority rights. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/7c3e9566-0731-4943-be58-babadd9a765e/usra_ghazi.jpeg Advisory Board - Usra Ghazi Usra Ghazi is current a United States Foreign Service Officer. She previously served as the Director of Policy and Programs at America Indivisible and Senior Fellow at the Religious Freedom Center. Prior to these positions, Usra worked at the US Department of State as the Strategic Designer at the Collaboratory, Education and Cultural Affairs Bureau and as a Policy Advisor at the Office of Religion and Global Affairs. Usra received a Masters of Theological Studies, Religion, Ethics and Politics at the Harvard Divinity School and her BA in religion at DePaul University. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/3745fd7c-afa7-47fc-865c-80d7fb26f53c/Publicity+Photo.jpg Advisory Board - Dr. Todd Green Todd Green is the Director of Campus Partnerships at Interfaith America. He is also a Sponsored University Associate at the Alwaleed Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. He previously served as a religious studies professor at Luther College, where he taught courses on religion and politics, interfaith dialogue, Islam, and Islamophobia. He also directed the international studies program and served as the interim director of the college’s Center for Ethics and Public Engagement. In 2016-2017, he served as a Franklin Fellow at the U.S. Department of State, where he analyzed and assessed the impact of anti-Muslim prejudice in Europe on countering violent extremism initiatives, refugee and migrant policies, and human rights. Todd is the author of The Fear of Islam: An Introduction to Islamophobia in the West (2nd Edition– Fortress Press, 2019) and Presumed Guilty: Why We Shouldn’t Ask Muslims to Condemn Terrorism (Fortress Press, 2018). 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Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.americaindivisible.org/2023publicleadersforinclusioncouncil daily 0.75 2023-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1684267332796-L5MO958N1DBBLTTM7DFL/Headshot+%282022%29.jpg 2023-public-leaders-for-inclusion-council - Kenneth Anderson, Director, Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, City of Huntsville, Alabama Kenneth Anderson is a nationally certified counselor with over 40 years in the mental health profession. He currently serves as Director of the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for the City of Huntsville. Prior to that, he spent 16 years at Calhoun Community College, most recently as Dean of the Humanities and Social Sciences Division. Since 1990, he has been the host/producer of a radio talk show called 2nd Chance broadcast every Sunday on WJOU @ 2pm CST). He is also a small business owner of Leadership Empowerment Enterprise and Maximum Life Enhancement, education/management consulting businesses that provide professional development training, adult mentoring and philanthropy. Kenneth is married to Sonya (Tibbs), a Branch Chief for the Army Contracting Command.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1691557361858-GVBDBPGACR5JRXV8N6LR/f-19-35-20601597_Fypn9Bxa_Rep._Baldeh_Headshot.jpg 2023-public-leaders-for-inclusion-council - Samba Baldeh, Wisconsin State Representative State Representative Samba Baldeh is a Gambian-American, an IT professional and entrepreneur, and a Democratic politician serving his second term in the Wisconsin State Assembly. The first Muslim and first African-born member of the Wisconsin State Legislature, Rep. Baldeh proudly represents the people of Madison and Maple Bluff as Representative for the 48th Assembly District. Prior to being elected at the Wisconsin state legislature, Rep. Baldeh served six years at the Madison Common Council as an Alder. In April 2018, the common council unanimously elected Baldeh to serve as president for the 2018–2019 term. He was the first Muslim and African immigrant to be elected at council. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1684757312291-SP7ZRQH2DEDM14BESHSQ/Image.jpeg 2023-public-leaders-for-inclusion-council - Bryan Chatfield, Chairman, Wayne Township Trustee Office, Indiana Bryan studied Sociology and African American & African Diaspora Studies at Indiana University, as well as extensive training in civic leadership and engagement. He most recently served as Associate Director of Holy Family Shelter in Indianapolis, worked with the Marion County Election Board and is an elected official, currently serving on the Wayne Township Board as District 3 Representative and Board Chair. Bryan is married to DuJuanna Chatfield, and has a daughter Brooklyn Chatfield, two dogs and cat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1689025486208-B019TGUEO5YCUO2UPVZC/f-19-35-20527341_bpyg9TJs_County_Board_Chair_Deborah_Conroy.jpeg 2023-public-leaders-for-inclusion-council - Deborah Conroy, DuPage County Board Chair In 2022, Deborah A. Conroy was elected as the first female Chair of the DuPage County Board. Prior to winning that election, Chair Conroy served in the Illinois State House of Representatives for ten years, beginning in 2012. During her tenure in the General Assembly, Chair Conroy co-founded the House Democratic Women’s Caucus and served as the first Chair of the Mental Health and Addiction Committee. She advocated for expanded mental health and addiction services, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. She passed legislation expanding access to Naloxone, a life-saving drug that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Chair Conroy was also lead negotiator on legislation that expanded access to telehealth, and she sponsored legislation putting civics education back in high schools. Prior to serving in the Illinois House, she was a member of the Elmhurst Community Unit District 205 School Board. Chair Conroy is a dedicated public servant with a long history of supporting her community. She previously served on the board of the Elmhurst Children’s Assistance Foundation, which provides financial assistance to families with disabled or medically burdened children. Chair Conroy attended York Community High School, the College of DuPage, and Columbia College. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1683232316277-FBELHTZ2VXDJJT1I2CYR/f-19-35-20314560_4jAPrsZ0_058E58F1-7AE3-4786-AD8C-EF0CE60F4C7B.jpeg 2023-public-leaders-for-inclusion-council - Belinda Drake, Board Member, City of Indianapolis Department of Business and Neighborhood Services, Indiana Belinda Drake is a community leader and political activist from Gary, Indiana. She currently resides in Indianapolis. Belinda received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Minor in Legal Studies from Indiana University- Indianapolis in 2009. Belinda is a dedicated leader who has participated in many leadership programs, including Hoosier Women Forward, where she graduated in Class 4.. In 2022, she completed the Executive Leadership certificate program at Advisa Leadership Academy. Belinda began a long career as a community and civic minded professional. She currently serves as the Vice President of Programs at Edna Martin Christian Center, where she provides strategy and leadership to sustain and create innovative programs that will help her community thrive. She serves on the Board of Business and Neighborhood Services for the City of Indianapolis. She also serves as a Board Trustee for the Indianapolis Christian Theological Seminary, where she is a strong advocate for community engagement and social justice. She is a member of the Indiana Black & African American Women's Council, where she strategically fights for access and opportunities for marginalized women. Through her advocacy and community involvement, Belinda is making a positive impact on her community and beyond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1683232183936-F3EV7BW89YLADMPN77RW/f-19-35-20367660_UDFIE6hY_headshot_1.jpeg 2023-public-leaders-for-inclusion-council - Dr. Kourtney Hollingsworth, Senior Associate, Maryland Dr. Kourtney Wilhemenia Hollingsworth, Ph.D. is the first woman of color to Co-Chair the Interagency Subcommittee for the Subcommittee on Advanced Manufacturing (SAM), under the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, the department’s Representative for the White House Federal Commission in STEM, and the department’s representative for the White House HBCU Initiative. The White House recently published Dr. Hollingsworth’s work in Best Practices for Diversity and Inclusion in STEM Education and Research: A Guide by and for Federal Agencies. She was one of the first National Transformational Leadership Cohorts. She was featured on the World Trade Organization’s international panel for the Importance of Youth Leadership. She was named to the U.S. Vice-President's Interagency SpaceSTEM Taskforce. She is a Senior Associate Consultant for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility. Dr. Hollingsworth completed a Specialist in Higher Education Administration and a Doctor of Philosophy in Advanced Statistical Analysis and Technology Education at William Carey University while completing her Specialist in Diversity and Inclusion from Mississippi State University. (3 degrees from 2 universities in 2 years). She holds a bachelor’s degree, MBA, and Equal Opportunity Specialist Certifications from DEOMI. Dr. Hollingsworth has a certification in Specialist Emphasis Program Management and EO Counseling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1689025356729-R6O0323A9NCYYV1OY014/f-19-35-20535763_TqNyhm1f_Professional_Headshot.jpeg 2023-public-leaders-for-inclusion-council - Hoan Huynh, Illinois State Representative Hoan Huynh (pronouns: he/him/his) (Democrat, IL-13, Chicago) is a full-time legislator. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Yale University and a master’s degree from Harvard University. He has also completed coursework at University of Cambridge. Previously, he was investments and innovation lead at a social impact investments firm in Chicago, leading investments of private funds in everything from infrastructure to housing, education, workforce and economic development, women’s healthcare and wellness, environmental justice, violence prevention efforts, and youth safety to build a more equitable and inclusive state. Prior to investments work, he led social innovation initiatives at several technology startups and conducted public policy research. He is involved with several nonprofits throughout Chicago: working to end homelessness for women/LGBTQ+ youth, providing language access for immigrant and refugee communities, helping to promote AAPI interests, and advocating for veterans and small businesses. As a refugee from Vietnam, Hoan is the first Vietnamese American to serve in the General Assembly, the first refugee to serve in the General Assembly, the first Vietnamese American elected in the Midwest, and the first Asian-American and person of color to serve the 13th District, Chicago’s Northside and lakefronts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1683232427043-6D0OASLRLPONRK05LMP1/f-19-35-20322398_TjcMgHHL_Nislam_Headshot.jpeg 2023-public-leaders-for-inclusion-council - Naimul Islam, Community Specialist, City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Naimul is a dedicated and experienced professional who has been working with the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services for over two years. As a naturalized immigrant and practicing Muslim from Bangladesh, he brings a unique perspective to his role as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Community Specialist. He works closely with community-based organizations to provide technical assistance, and public resources. Naimul has a strong background in community organizing, program development, and project management. He is skilled in communication, facilitation, and relationship-building, and is passionate about creating and implementing programs and initiatives that promote equity, inclusion, and sustainability. He has received multiple grants and funding from the University of Pennsylvania for his graduation program and capstone project. In addition, Naimul is also an avid bird watcher and traveler. He loves exploring new places and discovering unique bird species, and always keeps his telephoto lens handy. Some of his favorite bird-watching experiences include spotting a rare species in the rainforest of Puerto Rico and observing the magnificent Atlantic Puffin in Iceland. He believes that travel and nature have the power to inspire and connect humans and nature, and is always eager to share his experiences with others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1683232680852-08B73I4MOF747O8K6REP/f-19-35-20341737_Lrcfxoal_Emmett_Jordan_headshot.jpeg 2023-public-leaders-for-inclusion-council - Emmett Jordan, Mayor, City of Greenbelt, Maryland Emmett V. Jordan is a member of the Greenbelt City Council, currently serving as “Mayor”. In 2009, he became the first African-American council member in the City's history. A Greenbelt resident for 23 years, Emmett relocated here to work with the University of Maryland in 1998. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, he studied liberal arts at Morehouse College and at the University of Cincinnati where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Urban Administration. He completed additional graduate course work in Public Administration at Seton Hall University. Emmett’s career spans more than 25 years of experience providing professional services related to marketing, communications, strategic planning, and fund development to organizations and associations. He has worked with a wide variety of organizations including the Smithsonian Institution, University of Maryland at College Park, and the United Negro College Fund. He represents Greenbelt on Boards of Directors for regional and national policy organizations including the National League of Cities, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, and the Maryland Municipal League. He is an avid tennis player, enjoys recreational bicycle rides, and attends concerts, art exhibitions, and other cultural programs in his spare time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1684757235511-RDGQCHSZ0WUGBH6YPM0M/FPA.jpeg 2023-public-leaders-for-inclusion-council - Fernanda Perdomo-Arciniegas, Equity, Access, and Inclusion Manager, City of Sunnyvale, California Fernanda Perdomo-Arciniegas (she/her/ella) is the Equity, Access, and Inclusion Manager for the City of Sunnyvale. She provides leadership, strategic technical guidance, and policy direction to City departments on equity and inclusion principles and practices. Prior to working for the City of Sunnyvale, Fernanda served as Deputy Diversity Officer in the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at San José State University. She worked at SJSU for over 20 years in various roles. She has received numerous awards and recognitions from the California State Assembly and the Santa Clara Board of Supervisors. Fernanda currently serves on two different Boards of Directors: the California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice (CCIJ) and SOMOS Mayfair. She is a leader in the Colombian American Diaspora and part of a coalition that seeks citizenship for all residents in the City of San José. Fernanda has a bachelor's in mathematics and a master's in public administration. She also studied law at the Universidad Externado de Colombia. She has specialized management training in leading transformation and change through the Management Development Program (MDP) at Harvard University's Graduate School of Education and is certified by the Intergroup Dialogue Institute at Cornell University. She is a marathoner and a running coach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/1683232270496-B81CHQGP6X6ZELAHB8VZ/f-19-35-20312483_WOHtJD0d_Board-Bryce_Williams.jpeg 2023-public-leaders-for-inclusion-council - Bryce Williams, Vice President and Board Member, Salt Lake City School Board, Utah Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Bryce is committed to serving his community through education. Bryce is energized by working with folks from different backgrounds and experiences to make change through values of empathy, collaboration, and love.. Bryce currently serves as the Vice President of the Salt Lake City School Board and has served on the board since June of 2021. Bryce has also served on a number of board and commissions prior to joining the Board of Education. In his day job, Bryce serves as the Director of the University of Utah's department of first-year experience. Bryce has a bachelors in social work and a masters in educational leadership and policy with an emphasis in student affairs, both from the University of Utah. Additionally, Bryce has a certificate in appreciative administration from Florida Atlantic University. In his free time, Bryce enjoys attending University of Utah football and gymnastics events, time outdoors, traveling with his partner Katherine, or time on the couch with his two dogs; Arthur and Buster. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/aff546a5-ea9f-470a-9cc7-3ab45771e76a/Black+and+White+Furnishings+Etsy+Banner.png 2023-public-leaders-for-inclusion-council https://www.americaindivisible.org/mayors-guide daily 0.75 2025-04-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5981f5496a496374f7c99213/6dc03116-1ab5-4a4f-9e60-0bd229d0e3b7/Mayor%27s+Guide+to+Combatting+Islamophobia Mayor's Guide to Combatting Islamophobia - New Guide for Mayors A toolkit empowering mayors to combat Islamophobia and anti-Arab hate through education, policy reform, and community engagement while fostering inclusion and equity.