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The Honorable Abdelnasser Rashid
The Honorable Abdelnasser Rashid
Illinois State Representative (Dist 21)
We are honored to welcome State Representative Abdelnasser Rashid as a Keynote Speaker at the 2025 DuPage Model United Nations Conference.
Academic Background
Bachelor of Arts – Harvard University
MBA in Finance & Economics – University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Public Service & Legislative Focus
Champion for working families and a strong middle class
Legislative priorities include:
Property tax relief
Affordable housing
Environmental justice
Consumer protection
Innovation Leadership
Co-chair of the Illinois Generative AI and Natural Language Processing Task Force
Trailblazer in Representation
First Palestinian-American elected to the Illinois legislature
Personal Life
Lives in Bridgeview, Illinois with his wife and four children
Rep. Rashid’s journey—from the flea markets of Chicagoland to the halls of Harvard and the Illinois State Capitol—embodies the very spirit of public service, innovation, and inclusive leadership that DUMUN aims to inspire in every delegate.
Dr Zaher Sahloul MD
Dr Zaher Sahloul MD
President of MedGlobal
President of MedGlobal, a nonprofit delivering healthcare to crisis-affected and impoverished communities worldwide.
Former President of the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS).
Led medical missions to regions impacted by disasters, including Syria, Ukraine, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Gaza, Yemen, and Bangladesh.
Critical Care Specialist at Advocate Christ Medical Center and Saint Anthony Hospital.
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Published extensively on the impact of war and crises on health and healthcare systems.
Global advocate for the protection of healthcare workers and the expansion of medical relief efforts in conflict zones.
Honored humanitarian recognized with awards including:
Gandhi Award for Peace (2020)
American Red Cross “Heroes Among Us” Award
Heartland Alliance’s Dr. Robert Kirschner Award for Global Activism
Commitment to Change Award by the National Immigration Justice Center
UNICEF Chicago Humanitarian Award
Selected by U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) as his guest for the 2024 State of the Union Address in recognition of his global humanitarian work.
Praised by Senator Durbin on the U.S. Senate floor as someone who "embodies the best of America – selflessness, a commitment to service, and the belief that one individual can make the world a better place."
Married to Suzanne Akhras and father of three children.
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