Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)

Washington-based Islamic advocacy group

Since being established in 1994, CAIR has a successful track record in its defense of civil liberties and tolerance. Prior to establishing CAIR, its founders observed that "the core challenge [in America], that of stereotyping and defamation, was having a devastating effect on our children and paralyzing adults from taking their due roles in civic affairs." Today, the organization has a nationwide presence and a headquarters on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.The vast majority of CAIR's work deals with civil rights and anti-defamation. The first CAIR chapter was established in California's San Francisco Bay Area in 1995. In late 2009, CAIR's newest chapter opened for operations in Iowa. CAIR chapters are independently organized and operated.

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Leadership & Staff

Ibrahim Hooper Spokesman and co-founder of the Council on American Islamic Relations

• Director of Strategic Communications

Board Members

Esam Omeish Surgeon, northern Virginia

• National Board Member

Masoud Nassimi California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)

• National Board Member

Jimmy Jones Associate professor of world religions with a concurrent appointment in African studies at Manhattanville College

• Board Member

Nihad Awad Executive Director, Council on American-Islamic Relations

• Executive Director

Ahmed Al-Shehab New Jersey entrepreneur

• National Board Member

Roula Allouch Attorney practicing in Ohio and Kentucky,

• Vice Chair, Board of Directors

Omar Zaki Chairman, Council on Islamic-American Relations

• Chairman ('11→?)

Memberships

Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition

• Member

Miscellaneous Relationships

Laura Loomer American far-right, anti-Muslim conservative political activist, white nationalist, conspiracy theorist, QAnon, internet personality.

• Affiliation

Ahmed Rehab Executive Director of CAIR Chicago and founder of myjihad.org

• Affiliation