Contact Us

Arab American Institute
1600 K Street, NW Suite 601
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: (202) 429-9210
Fax: (202) 429-9214

Management

James Zogby, President
Helen Samhan, AAIF Executive Director

Departments

General Information and publications requests
Membership
Community Relations
Valerie Smith, Director of Community Relations
vsmith@aaiusa.org
Media
Christina Zola, Director of Communications
czola@aaiusa.org
Policy Research
Leigh O'Neill, Government Relations and Policy Analyst
loneill@aaiusa.org
Human Resources
Dianne Davidson, Office Manager
ddavidson@aaiusa.org
Web and Print
Web/Publications Manager
web@aaiusa.org

Opportunities

Volunteers
If you would like to volunteer in our offices please email: Maram Abdelhamid at mabdelhamid@aaiusa.org

* Check out our For Students section for information on internships

Affiliates

AAI Foundation
Arab American Institute Foundation
The Arab American Institute Foundation supports public information and education programs on the role of the Arab American community in American society. AAIF sponsors outreach efforts to inform the American public about the contributions of Arab Americans to civic life, government service, business and professional life, and education.
Arab American Leadership Council Political Action Committee
Arab American Leadership Council Political Action Committee
The Arab American Leadership Council PAC (ALCPAC) is the major vehicle for supporting Arab Americans and other candidates supported by the Arab American community. Active since 1996, ALCPAC distributes contributions to select campaigns, provides voter contact information, and encourages party-related activities by Arab American voters.

ALCPAC is active in local, state and federal election campaigns. Its efforts are supported by contributors across the United States who want to amplify the role of the Arab American community in the electoral system of this country.

For more information on ALCPAC, see www.aaleadershipcouncil.org.

CAAO

Congress of Arab American Organizations
The Congress of Arab American Organizations (CAAO) is an umbrella organization launched in August 2001 to enhance cooperation, communication, and coordination among the more than 120 local, regional, and national groups that serve Arab Americans. For more information about the Congress, please contact Sabeen Altaf at (202) 429-9210 or saltaf@aaiusa.org