PR (WASHINGTON DC); ADC names new communications director 8-12-04

ADC Press Release

ADC Announces Laila Al-Qatami as Communications Director
Thanks Hussein Ibish

(Washington, DC, August 12) —The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is pleased to announce Laila Al-Qatami as ADC Communications Director.

ADC President Mary Rose Oakar said, “I have been working with Laila since I assumed the Presidency of ADC more than one year ago, and she has proven to be an invaluable part of the ADC team. Since Laila joined the ADC staff in October 2000, she has been involved in all facets of ADC’s communications work and has proven to be enormously skillful. I know that she will continue to be integral to ADC in her new position. I would also like to thank Hussein Ibish for his commitment and dedication to ADC.”

Outgoing ADC Communications Director Hussein Ibish added, “Laila Al-Qatami is exceptionally well-qualified for this position, and I know she will be a fantastic Communications Director. It has been an honor and a pleasure working with her over the past few years, and I am deeply grateful for all that we have been able to accomplish together. She has my thanks and my enthusiastic support. I am gratified to know that the organization’s all-important communications work will be in such good and capable hands.”

ADC Communications Director Laila Al-Qatami said, “It has been a privilege for me to be a part of everything ADC has achieved over the years. I realize that there is no replacement for Hussein Ibish and am truly thankful for all I have learned from him. Although he may be leaving ADC, I will continue to count on his counsel in my new capacity.”

You can reach Laila at 202-244-2990 or lalqatami@adc.org

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