AAC was a proud community partner for this The City Club of Cleveland forum with Dr James Zogby from the Arab American Institute & moderated by Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley. Former Ohio State Senator Nina Turner was also in attendance.
Arab Americans of Cleveland - Young Professionals Network
Non-profit Organizations
Cleveland, OH 605 followers
AAC is an organization with a mission to create strategic relationships and engagements with Arab Americans in Cleveland
About us
Arab Americans of Cleveland - Young Professionals Network is an organization in Cleveland with a mission to create strategic relationships and engagements with other Arab Americans in the city, organize events, provide professional development opportunities to students, professionals, and Arab American owned businesses. We believe it is time to connect and mobilize as young professionals to help our community advance further. AAC is non-partisan, non-religious, and non-political. AAC belongs to anyone who identifies as an Arab American, and wants to connect, learn, teach, or find mentorship. This project started as an idea about 8 years ago during a casual conversation between co-founders Mohammad Faraj and Omar Kurdi. It might have taken 8 years to come fruition, but it only took this time so the right amount of thought and planning can take place. It also allowed for time to meet new people and connect with them. We are always available for questions or suggestions. You can always send us an e-mail at [email protected] or send us a message on Instagram @arabamericanscle. Thank you for believing in our mission, and for working with us towards the advancement of our young Arab American community.
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 11-50 employees
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- Cleveland, OH
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- Nonprofit
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- 2020
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- networking and professionalism
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Employees at Arab Americans of Cleveland - Young Professionals Network
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Omar Kurdi, MPA
Strategic Engagements Professional | CEO at Friends for Life Rehabilitation Services | President of Arab Americans of Cleveland - Young Professionals…
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Marwa J. Ghumrawi
Operations and Pograms Specialist | Project Management, Communications, Strategic Partnerships, Foreign Policy
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🎤 Join us on Thursday, September 12 at La Villa for an opportunity to engage with our 2024 State Legislative Candidates & Ohio Supreme Court Candidates and for them to hear from you! This town hall is moderated by Marwa J. Ghumrawi. Registration is highly encouraged! Find the link in our linktree located in our bio or register here: https://lnkd.in/dSbWC8P5 We’ll see you there, inshaAllah!
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This is an incredible initiative and we are in full support to bring the Special Olympics to Cleveland in 2030. Sign the pledge and let's make it happen. https://lnkd.in/gFahAwSE
Help show the Special Olympics why they should come to Cleveland in 2030. We're preparing a bid for Cleveland to host the 2030 Special Olympics – the largest inclusive sports event in our history bringing over 125,000 athletes, coaches and attendees to the city – and we need your help. Hit the link and sign the pledge to show your support for Cleveland hosting this event: www.specialolympicscle.com #TheLandforLife
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We are thrilled to be a community partner on The City Club of Cleveland’s upcoming forum with Jim Zogby, President of the Arab American Institute. We hope you’ll join us! 📅 September 6 | 11:30am 💻 Livestream starts at noon 🎫 Tickets available at the link! https://lnkd.in/g_Ga2A6d
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AAC President Omar Kurdi, MPA will be a panelist this year at the Arab American Foundation Empowerment Summit. It is important especially during these times for our community to be together & empowering each other. Info & registration: https://lnkd.in/g7r77NXK
🗣️Meet Omar Kurdi, the President of Arab Americans of Cleveland and proud 40 Under 40 class of 2020 awardee! Omar Kurdi is Arab American and is from Cleveland, Ohio. He is the CEO of Friends for Life Rehabilitation Services, an agency that services adults with developmental disabilities. He holds a master’s degree in public administration and a bachelor’s degree in international relations. Outside of work, he is a writer with two published poetry collections and a performing artist. He is a founding member of Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi, a theatre company within Cleveland Public Theatre and the first Arabic theatre company in Ohio. He is the Co-Founder and President of Arab Americans of Cleveland – Young Professionals Network, a non-profit organization that champions Arab American professionals, students, and businesses. He won multiple awards, such as The notable Immigrant Award in 2020 and 40 Under 40 in 2021 from Cleveland Crain’s Business Magazine. 40 Under 40 from the Arab America Foundation in 2020. 25 under 35 Movers and Shakers Award in Northeast Ohio from the Cleveland Professional 20/30 Club in 2023. Head to the summit to hear the incredible words of Omar Kurdi!
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🗣️Meet Marwa J. Ghumrawi, a Lebanese-American leader recognized for her work bridging U.S.-Arab relations and fostering Arab American civic engagement. In 2023, she received the prestigious Arab America Foundation’s National 40 Under 40 Rising Leaders Award. Marwa J. Ghumrawi is a Lebanese-American leader celebrated for her efforts in strengthening U.S.-Arab relations and empowering Arab American communities. In 2023, her work was honored with the prestigious Arab America Foundation’s National 40 Under 40 Rising Leaders Award. Currently, Marwa serves as the Director of Operations and Communications at the Washington Center for Yemeni Studies, where she has been instrumental in establishing and leading the annual National Yemen Advocacy Day on the Hill initiative since its inception in 2023. She is also a dedicated board member of the Arab Americans of Cleveland Young Professionals Network, actively working to develop a civic engagement program aimed at mobilizing diaspora communities in northern and northeastern Ohio.
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Thank you to everyone who attended our Federal Elections Candidates’ Town Hall hosted in collaboration with CAIR-Ohio Cleveland Chapter and the Arab American Voter Project at La Villa Conference and Banquet Center. Thank you to the candidates who came to speak to our community. Thank you to our host Tristan H. Wheeler and our moderator Marwa J. Ghumrawi. The time is now to educate and mobilize our community in civic engagement. Our next town hall focused on local races is happening September 12th.
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Congratulations to our co-founder and Vice President of Internal Affairs Mohammad A. Faraj on being named to Crain’s Cleveland Business Magazine 40 Under 40 List. We appreciate Mohammad’s leadership and devotion to his Arab American community. This is a testament of his leadership in his career and in the community. Mohammad & his fellow awardees will be recognized in November. Crain's Cleveland Business
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AAC is seeking consultants/firms to conduct a strategic plan and community needs assessment. Deadline: September 28, 2024 For more information: https://lnkd.in/gfwqSRfc
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👀 Want to see who’s coming to our 2024 Congressional Candidate Town Hall? Make sure to register for this amazing event happening this Wednesday, August 28th at La Villa 6pm-8pm. Find the link in our bio or visit: https://lnkd.in/gAWztTMJ. Please share widely!
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