Abed Ayoub

About Abed Ayoub

Experienced nonprofit executive with a background in civil rights, policy advocacy, and organizational growth. Currently serving as Executive Director of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), the nation’s largest Arab American grassroots organization. Over the past several years, helped lead the organization through major expansion—opening new offices, launching national campaigns, and significantly growing both budget and reach.Strong track record in fundraising, including building out digital strategies, cultivating major donors, and securing institutional support. Skilled in balancing budgets, scaling operations, and managing cross-functional teams. Known for developing messaging that moves people—from grassroots communities to national media—and driving policy strategies rooted in justice, equity, and impact.Deeply familiar with the policy landscape facing marginalized communities and experienced in navigating both public institutions and coalition spaces. Brings a steady, strategic leadership style and a commitment to building organizations that deliver results and stay grounded in the communities they serve.

Experience

1. National Executive Director

   American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee Adc

   Sep 2022 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Leads the largest Arab American grassroots organization in the U.S, overseeing all aspects of strategy, operations, fundraising, and public advocacy. Manages a national team across multiple offices, with responsibility for program development, legal and policy work, and organizational growth.Key achievements include:Expanded ADC’s national presence through new offices, legal clinics, strong digital presence and national/local partnershipsSecured multimillion-dollar funding through grants, major donors, and digital campaignsBalanced and grew annual operating budgets while strengthening internal infrastructure and complianceElevated ADC’s visibility through national media engagement, congressional testimony, and high-impact campaignsBuilt out communications, legal, and advocacy teams to respond swiftly to civil rights violations and public policy challengesServes as the organization’s chief spokesperson and strategic leader, working closely with board members, community stakeholders, and partner organizations to advance civil rights, protect First Amendment freedoms, and empower Arab American communities.

Education

• University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

  JD, Law

  2002 — 2005

Skills

• Civil Rights Law
• Contract Law
• Policy
• Westlaw
• Personal Injury
• Legal Issues
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Employment Discrimination
• Employment Law
• Corporate Law
• Foreign Policy
• Immigration Law
• Hearings
• Politics
• Civil Rights
• International Relations
• Trials
• Legal Assistance
• Criminal Law
• International Development
• Tax Law
• Human Rights
• Constitutional Law
• International Human Rights
• Public Policy
• Administrative Law
• Commercial Litigation
• Community Outreach
• Courts
• Legislative Relations
• Policy Analysis
• Mediation
• Refugee Law
• Discrimination
• International Law
• Legal Advice
• Non-Profits
• Coalitions
• Political Campaigns