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Middle Eastern American Advisory Group

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The purpose of the Advisory Group is to ensure that the County Executive is well informed of; and able to act effectively to respond to; the needs and concerns of Middle Eastern Americans living and/or working in Montgomery County.

Middle Eastern American Advisory Group - Member List 2009 - 2010

Mr. Daud Ahmad Aharmaddiya Muslim Community Potomac, MD
Mr. Ashraf Al-Saeed Islamic Center of Maryland Gaithersburg, MD
Mr. Amjad Chaudhry Aharmaddiya Muslim Community Silver Spring, MD
Ms. Julia Francisco Arab American Committee Montgomery Village, MD
Ms. Miriam Galston Governor's Commission on Middle Eastern Americans Bethesda, MD
Mr. Hatem Ghafir Center for Islamic Education Olney MD
Ms. Irma Hafeez (Chair) Montgomery County Muslim Council N. Potomac MD
Ms. Mabrouka ("Mimi") I. Hassanein Islamic Society of Germantown Brinklow, MD
Mr. Suhail S. Hishmeh APPAF.COM Chevy Chase, MD
Ms. Samira Hussein Arab American Committee Gaithersburg, MD
Ms. Sarah Iranpour Potomac Lions Club Rockville, MD
Ms. Mumtaz Jahan Islamic Society of Germantown Germantown, MD
Mr. Farshid Moghimi Iranian Club Silver Spring, MD
Ms. Mahasty Sharifi Independent Iranian writer Potomac, MD
Ms. Yvonne Wall Arab American Committee Gaithersburg, MD
Mr. Hytham A. Younis Islamic Center of Maryland Gaithersburg, MD
Mr. Ozcan Adiyaman The Rumi Forum Rockville, MD
Akhtar Zubairi Muslim Community Center Spencerville,MD

Middle Eastern American Advisory Group Documents

MEAAG Recommendations to the County Executive - Fiscal Year 2011 (DOC)

Lily Qi

Community Liaison
Office: 240-777-2524
Cell: 240-888-1523
lily.qi@montgomerycountymd.gov

Asian Community
Middle Eastern Community
Limited English Proficiency

Lily Qi (pronounced "Chee") is Montgomery County's Asian and Middle Eastern American Liaison and Coordinator of Montgomery County's Language Access work for people with limited English proficiency. A professional in public affairs and communication, Lily held executive and managerial positions in several industries including financial regulation, economic development, and higher education prior to joining Montgomery County government. Her broad-based professional credentials, knowledge on multicultural issues, and experience working with diverse communities both in professional and community capacities have prepared her for her current job.

Growing up in Shanghai, China, Lily came to the United States in 1989 to pursue higher education. Her experience and early struggles as an adult immigrant compels her to be a cultural broker and connector with the growing global community in Montgomery County and to speak on policies, issues and experiences related to immigration, Asian Americans, women, and cultural competency.

Lily currently serves on the board of Leadership Montgomery, and was appointed by Governor Martin O'Malley as Vice Chair of the Governors Commission for Asian Pacific American Affairs. She served on the Montgomery County Commission for Women and as president of the Greater DC Chapter of the Organization of Chinese Americans.

Lily has an MBA in Marketing from American University and a MA in Organizational Communication from Ohio University. She lives in North Potomac, Maryland with her husband and son.

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