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ImmigreatsFrom Sierra Leone to American Leadership: Ghida Dagher's JourneyIn this episode of Immigreats, Munatsi sits down with Ghida Dagher, CEO of an immigrant focused New American Leaders organization. Ghida shares her remarkable journey from Sierra Leone to the United States, detailing her family's escape from civil unrest and the challenges they faced as asylum seekers. She delves into her experiences adapting to American culture, the profound impact of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on her formative years, and her growth into an influential political leader. New American Leaders, the organization she leads today, is dedicated to empowering immigrants to take on leadership roles across the nation. ...
2024-05-2938 min
Chief Influencer®Ghida Dagher on Empowering New American Leaders - Chief Influencer - Episode # 039Ghida Dagher, President and CEO of New American Leaders, leads the only national nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering immigrants, refugees, and their allies. Their mission is to provide the necessary tools for these individuals to realize their full potential and contribute to a more inclusive democracy. Whether through running for and holding elected office or engaging in civic action, Ghida and her team amplify immigrant voices, bringing them to the forefront of American politics.Ghida's journey and career reflect a deep understanding of both struggle and opportunity, shaped by her multicultural background. Ghida firmly...
2024-02-2143 min
Detroit Economic Club's Podcast2023 Young Leader Conference - Breakout Session: Panel DiscussionBREAKOUT SESSION: Bridging Corporate and Community: How to Leverage Your Skills, Talents, and Passions as Professionals to Create Positive Change Corporations have large platforms to use when it comes to change. As young leaders, we need to use our voices to speak up on issues and topics that are important to us within our organizations. Millennials and Gen Zs comprise a majority of the workforce and employers are eager to hear from us. When we come together to speak up, we can collectively influence corporations to make changes that benefit society. Right now our society is at a...
2023-10-2044 min
OZ MediaSZ.2/EP.30 of MotivateMe313 Podcast II Being a Leader in Your Community II with Ghida DagherSend us Fan MailSZ.2/EP.30 of OZ Media’s MotivateMe313 Podcast is out now on YouTube, Apple & Spotify Podcast all under OZ Media (links are in bio).On today’s show we discussed what it means to have an inclusive government, what it looks like to have immigrant voices in our government, as well as we talked about women in leadership roles. Our guest for the show was the CEO of New American Leaders Ghida Dagher.Be sure to check the episode out and share your thoughts!This show was spon...
2023-04-121h 02
Pro Politics with Zac McCraryGhida Dagher, President/CEO of New American LeadersSend us a textGhida Dagher came to the U.S. at age 9 seeking asylum after she and her family fled their home in Sierra Leone amidst civil war. Soon after locating in Dearborn, MI the 9/11 attacks created more instability in her Arab-American and Muslim community and helped forge her own budding political conscioussness. Her focus on politics and public service led her to become Director of Appointments for Governor Gretchen Whitmer and, more recently, to take the helm as President & CEO of New American Leaders - an organization committed to preparing first and second generation Americans...
2023-01-3149 min