Murad Awawdeh — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as President & CEO of The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) and NYIC Action, the largest statewide immigrant rights coalition and political action committee in the country.
Oversees the strategic vision, operations, and advocacy for over 200 member organizations and millions of immigrant New Yorkers.
Led advocacy and organizing efforts for critical legislative victories, including the Dream Act, the Green Light Law, Protect Our Courts, and the Excluded Workers Fund.
Mobilized hundreds of thousands of people and strengthened the capacity and leadership of immigrant-led organizations across New York State.

Biography

Murad Awawdeh is the President and CEO of The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) and NYIC Action, bringing over two decades of experience in leading advocacy, organizing, strategy, electoral, policy, and communication campaigns. In his role, he oversees the strategic vision, operations, and advocacy for both entities, which collectively represent over 200 member organizations and millions of immigrant New Yorkers.