The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) joined the Anne Arundel County Muslim Council today in applauding the swearing-in of Crofton High School student Hafsa Hamdaoui as the 51st student member of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ (AACPS) Board of Education.
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“This achievement is a victory for Hafsa, and a source of pride for all diverse communities,” said CAIR’s Maryland Director Zainab Chaudry. “CAIR congratulates her on this milestone and wishes her well in her new role. We look forward to supporting her and seeing what she accomplishes in the school year ahead.”
“I am proud of Sister Hafsa Hamdaoui and thank the students who responded to our request to vote for her,” said Anne Arundel County Muslim Council President Col. Rudwan Abu-rumman. “Student members of the board have the right to vote on all issues that come up for consideration, and I encourage our high school students to participate in these races every year. I want to thank the community members who attended her swearing in with her parents and myself.”
Hamdaoui’s swearing-in ceremony took place on Monday, July 1 at the Carol S. Parham Building. She is the first student from her school to hold this position. Her platform is centered on promoting equity and mental health.
Her leadership includes roles in the Maryland Civic Education Coalition, Mock Trial Team, and International Night Club, where she raised over $4,200 for children’s causes. This year, she served as vice president of Crofton’s Model UN club.
CAIR’s mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
The Anne Arundel County Muslim Council aims to empower American Muslims in Anne Arundel County with requisite skills and knowledge to participate politically and socially in their communities and provide support and guidance to their peers.
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CONTACT: CAIR Maryland Director Zainab Chaudry, zchaudry@cair.com, 410-971-6062; CAIR Maryland Outreach Coordinator Kim Syuardi, ksyuardi@cair.com, 202-850-9293