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President and CEO gets appointed to Harvard University's
John F. Kennedy School of Government Women's Leadership Board
Detroit, MI
- August 15, 2007 The Arab American and Chaldean
Council's (ACC) President and CEO Haifa Fakhouri
was appointed to a position on Harvard
University's John F.
Kennedy School of Government Women's Leadership Board Aug. 9. The group
comprises of influential women around the world who are responsible to
advance women globally through leadership, advocacy, and dialogue on public
policy.
"This
latest role provides a new window of opportunity not only for me
personally, but for the ACC as a human services organization," Fakhouri
said. "ACC has been an accommodating force for those seeking our
extensive services and programs since we opened our doors 28 years ago. I
have a clear and broad knowledge of issues that have shaped the Middle
Eastern community. I feel I could enhance the rest of the board's
perception of what it means to be an Arab American and Chaldean immigrating
and trying to find an identity in the U.S."
Fakhouri's active role in Arab American and
Chaldean affairs allows her to share her extensive views on activities and
situation that affects the Middle Eastern community. Fakhouri's
latest position on the board is a perfect fit considering she has been
recognized over the years for her philanthropic and leadership efforts. She
has served as a national officer to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as an international consultant on
women's issues.
Fakhouri
is also a recipient of several tributes and awards and appointments
including the 1999 Michiganian of the Year Award,
Wayne State University Headliner Award, FBI's Outstanding Community
Services, 2001 Lady of Charity Award by PIME Missionaries, 2002
Humanitarian Award, 2003 Olivet College Award for Leadership in Individual
and Social Responsibility, recipient of the State of Michigan Government Award
and the State Senate and House for five years for her leadership,
recognized by former U.S. Senator Spencer Abraham on the Congressional
Record for ACC's leadership and outstanding service to the community and
the 2005 Ellis Island Medal of Honor. Fakhouri was appointed by Governor
Jennifer Granholm to the Michigan Economic
Development Corporation Executive Committee Board in 2005.
Arab American and Chaldean Council (ACC)
ACC
is the premier non-profit human service organization providing services to
the Middle Eastern and mainstream communities in Southeast
Michigan. As a bridge of understanding, ACC maximizes the
skills, resources and expertise of the community to:
Build cooperation and understanding
Raise the level of individuals' well-being
Increase cross-cultural understanding through education
Deliver human services, counseling and opportunities
Gear community members towards achievement
Empower through employment training and placement
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Arab American and Chaldean Council (ACC)
Public Relations & Media Specialist
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