Ghida Dagher
Ghida Dagher is the President of New American Leaders .Having moved to the U.S. at the age of 9, Ghida’s family came seeking asylum from Lebanon and Sierra Leone. Her career and leadership are shaped by her multicultural background and her real-world understanding of struggle and opportunity. Ghida is a true believer that her immigrant background grounds her and her American experience propels her. She is deeply committed to the engagement and empowerment of all communities, particularly those underrepresented in our democracy. Having led multiple political campaigns, launched policy initiatives at nonprofits, and served in Michigan Governor Whitmer’s Executive Office as Director of Appointments, she has dedicated her career to creating opportunities for and building leadership in BIPOC and New Americans communities. Ghida’s leadership and work have been recognized by Crain’s Detroit Business, Arab American News, and others.