Our Board

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RAWI is an artist-led, all-volunteer organization. We are committed to transparent, mission- and strategy-guided governance, fiscal responsibility, and fostering an inclusive atmosphere. Each board member sees this role as a unique opportunity to share skills and lived experiences in the work of making RAWI’s programming and community efforts rewarding for all its members.

Committees

Community Building & Member Engagement Committee | engagement@rawiwriters.org

  • Sherine ElBanhawy

  • Nadine Shaw-Nabass

  • Amira Hanafi

  • Aisha Abdel Gawad

Programming Committee | programming@rawiwriters.org

  • Aisha Abdel Gawad

  • Saba Keramati

  • Nour Al Ghraowi

  • Suja Sawafta

  • Ranyah Raneem Atwan

Fundraising Committee | fundraising@rawiwriters.org

  • Sherine ElBanhawy (Chair)

  • Sarah Cypher

  • Eman Quotah

  • Angie Mazakis

RAWIFest Location Special Committee | rawifest@rawiwriters.org

  • Eman Quotah

  • Saba Keramati

  • Nadine Shaw-Nabass

Communications/Blog Committee | info@rawiwriters.org

  • Saba Keramati

  • Nour Al Ghraowi

Strategic Planning Special Committee | strategy@rawiwriters.org

  • Sarah Cypher

  • Nadine Shaw-Nabass

  • Nour Al Ghraowi

  • Amira Hanafi

  • Sherine ElBanhawy

  • Mahru Elahi

IT Committee | it@rawiwriters.org

  • Sarah Cypher

  • Amira Hanafi

Connect with us

Become a part of RAWI’s community-building mission!

The RAWI Board warmly welcomes community input and seeks volunteers in many capacities: regional organizers, event coordinators and staff, committee members, admin and fundraising help, blog post writers, and more. Your participation makes us stronger.

Share your message, questions, or desire to get involved through the contact form on the right, and a member of the board will email you back.