Our Board

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.

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    Aisha Abdel Gawad

    Interim President
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  • Sarah Cypher

    Sarah Cypher

    Executive Director
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  • Eman Quotah

    Eman Quotah

    Secretary
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  • Saba Keramati

    Saba Keramati

    Communications Director
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    Nour Al Ghraowi

    Board-Member-at-Large
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    Sherine ElBanhawy

    Board-Member-at-Large
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    Amira Hanafi

    Board-Member-at-Large
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    Nadine Shaw-Nabass

    Board-Member-at-Large
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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.