Ghida Dagher

CEO of @NewAmericanLd & @NALActionFund, passionate about electing & empowering 'firsts' | Former Director for @GovWhitmer | Global Citizen 🌎 | #GoBlue

[newamericanld.bsky.social @NewAmericanLd]

“Too often, New Americans see that their communities are being left out of key conversations,” NAL CEO @ghidadagher said. “As a refugee... there’s a sense of responsibility to carry forward this message of unity."

🎨 Story illustrated by @CarnegieCorp!
https://t.co/1WqdQJqo9c

[newamericanld.bsky.social @NewAmericanLd]

We’re excited to be here at the National Immigrant Inclusion Conference hosted by @npnewamericans! Please give it up for our Who Runs the World: Women! Panel filled with NAL stars @BrittMiller4AD5 and @stephanielily, and our CEO @ghidadagher and Research Fellow Shana Hardin ✊🏾🌟

[Ghida Dagher @ghidadagher]

I first met Krishna 5 yrs ago when he was in the 6th grade. So proud of this impressive young man & how he's channeled his energy. Can't wait to see him sworn into office, watch his CNN show, or support him in whatever he decides to pursue in the future. Check out his work! 🎙️

[newamericanld.bsky.social @NewAmericanLd]

Our CEO and President @ghidadagher joined @theTakeWithKM to discuss her own refugee and immigrant upbringing and how that's inspired her to empower New American leaders nationwide!

🌟 To watch the full interview AND sign up for our trainings, visit https://t.co/JHmNFFztUQ

[Ghida Dagher @ghidadagher]

A whopping 75% of our @NewAmericanLd alum on the ballot this General Election won their races! This is what democracy is all about-- advancing communities and building representation. Learn more about our upcoming trainings at https://t.co/hem2oKeJaT.

[newamericanld.bsky.social @NewAmericanLd]

New American Leaders win big in the 2024 General Election! 🎉 An impressive 75% secured victories thus far, advancing the presence of New Americans in public service.

[Ghida Dagher @ghidadagher]

Proud to be a @umichLSA alum! 💛💙🎓

[U-M College of LSA @umichLSA]

LSA alum Ghida Dagher leans on her experience as an immigrant to help first- and second-generation Americans seek public office: https://t.co/3OM5zT7MZc via @michiganalumni

[Ghida Dagher @ghidadagher]

Thank you, @michiganalumni, for featuring my story in the Fall edition of Michigan Alum magazine. Being a Wolverine has shaped me in so many ways, and some of my most important and transformative leadership development took place on campus as a student. #GoBlue 〽️

[newamericanld.bsky.social @NewAmericanLd]

“I often say that it’s my immigrant experience that grounds me, but it’s my American experience that propels me,” NAL CEO @ghidadagher shared with @michiganalumni, delving into her upbringing and her mission to build a more inclusive democracy.
https://t.co/SwKE1gVKbL

[Pivotal @pivotaldotcom]

Check out our partner's new research about how effective political messages can empower more immigrants, refugees, and people of color to run for office and engage in our political process!

[nalactionfund.bsky.social @NALActionFund]

We’re excited to unveil our first round of 2024 endorsed candidates! 🎉 These 24 progressive leaders represent 11 states and have championed meaningful change through legislation and advocacy for their communities!

Apply by 9/13 at 11:59 pm ET at https://t.co/AM9SGgMEKh

[newamericanld.bsky.social @NewAmericanLd]

A very special thank you to our speakers and guests @NYCComptroller and @HelenGymAtLarge for making time in their busy schedules to join us at Ellis Island on Friday✨ We are grateful for the insights they shared during our Immigration History and Economics Panel!

[newamericanld.bsky.social @NewAmericanLd]

We are hiring for a Director OR Senior Director of Communications! 📣 If you are passionate about advancing immigrant leaders in the political space and building a more inclusive democracy, consider the NAL Team!

Visit here to learn more and apply today: https://t.co/WFH9R4lvjM

[newamericanld.bsky.social @NewAmericanLd]

It's been one month since our 10th annual #NewAmericanHeroAwards! ⭐️🥂 We had an unforgettable night celebrating our network and honorees, and we can’t wait to see what the future brings for our movement. Let's continue to build towards a democracy that works for all of us!

[Ghida Dagher @ghidadagher]

🗞️ @NewAmericanLd has been featured in PBS @NewsHour by @fkwang! Get a sneak peek at some of the incredible leaders we’re training and working with to build a stronger, more inclusive democracy nationwide.

[Frances Kai-Hwa Wang @fkwang]

My article @pbs @newshour Communities Initiative #dearborn #detroit #annarbor #saline #michigan Immigrants are vastly underrepresented in elected office. @newamericanld is trying to change that @ghidadagher @rimamohammada2 @yahyaame @darrincamilleri https://t.co/69bw3Sl3u6

[Ghida Dagher @ghidadagher]

Thanks for the feature, @19thnews! Our country and communities are stronger when we all play a very active role in it. @NewAmericanLd and I are deeply committed to making sure immigrants and New Americans feel empowered and supported to run, win, and lead in our democracy.

[newamericanld.bsky.social @NewAmericanLd]

This #WomensHistoryMonth, our CEO @ghidadagher was featured as one of 6 dedicated women working to bring more voices into decision-making spaces and into our democracy 💜 Thank you to @19thnews for highlighting the importance of having diverse leaders!
https://t.co/DmYSOouDrY

[newamericanld.bsky.social @NewAmericanLd]

“Immigration is part of the origin story of America. It was yesterday, it is today and it will be tomorrow.”

Our CEO & President @ghidadagher was featured on the podcast Chief Influencer 🎙Take a listen to how she and NAL are mobilizing immigrant leaders!
https://t.co/X3LiyrT4cy

[Garlin Gilchrist @garlin]

Couldn’t let this moment pass without responding to @WSJopinion.

[newamericanld.bsky.social @NewAmericanLd]

And Day 1 of Ready to Lead Midwest is a wrap! Thank you to our host, @ChicagoKentLaw for providing a great space, and to our partners @SouthwestAir and @pillarsfund and all others for helping us connect with and empower the next generation of #NewAmericanLeaders!

[newamericanld.bsky.social @NewAmericanLd]

Hello, Chicago! 👋🏾 We’re so excited to be here for our #ReadyToLead training! Now, more than ever, we need New Americans in positions of power to protect our rights and strengthen our democracy.

Shoutout to @SouthwestAir and @pillarsfund, and all of our other supporters.

[newamericanld.bsky.social @NewAmericanLd]

@ghidadagher @BrennanCenter ➡️ Officeholders of color are 3x as likely as white officeholders to experience abuse targeting their race.
➡️ More women and people of color serving in local elected office experienced abuse related to their families—including their children—than did other officeholders. (3/5)

[newamericanld.bsky.social @NewAmericanLd]

“Unchecked threats and harassment will disadvantage candidates who may have to take steps to reduce their public exposure,” said NAL CEO @ghidadagher. “That limits their ability to campaign fully and freely and give voters the chance to really get to know them.” (2/5)