Occupation / Current Position
State Representative
Education
Bachelors of Science, Political Science from Eastern Michigan University; Masters of Public Administration, Eastern Michigan University; Juris Doctor, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Qualifications and Experience
Currently serving as a State Representative in the legislature. Before that I served as a city councilmember for Southfield and I was a staffer in the legislature for almost 10 years
Our education system is behind similar states in our region. I believe that it should be a top priority for us to address that backsliding. Recently, we made progress by increasing funding, expanding the free breakfast and lunch program, and restoring collective bargaining rights that were lost during the Snyder era. This is meaningful progress, but there is still so much standing between us and the world-class public education that Michigan deserves. Deeper investments in attracting and retaining educators, addressing school safety holistically, and increasing overall funding in the school aid budget are the way forward.
Michiganders built what we now refer to as the middle class during the 20th century. We are proud of what we’ve delivered for the world, and the hard work that produced it. Those same values should be reflected in the workplace and when you go to the store; it shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg to get a week's worth of groceries, leaving your family with little left to save. That is why we must tackle affordability with policies that lower property taxes, tackle consumer price gouging, provide Pre-K for all 3 and 4 years olds in the state, and expand programs like RxKids that give direct resources to families in need.
Michiganders are currently paying the highest utility rates in the midwest, that has to change. As state Representative, I was proud to support the Clean Energy & Jobs Act, which set a number of standards across the utilities industries. These changes include setting an energy storage standard of 2,500 MW by 2030 to increase reliability and stabilize Michigan’s energy grid, requiring 50% of energy to come from renewable sources by 2030, expanding rooftop solar, and strengthening regulatory authority so that ratepayers have a stronger voice in energy decisions. I will continue to support similar policies as a state Senator.
I am a strong supporter of the First Amendment and the due process restrictions outlined in the Fourth Amendment. I was a board member of my local branch of the ACLU, so protecting people’s due process rights is very important to me. I am aware of the perceived and real threat that the dramatic increase in ICE and CBP agents has caused in our communities throughout Michigan, and I am strongly opposed to the civil rights violations that we witness daily. I have been standing with my community against this threat and will continue to fight against any and all federal overreach.
Occupation / Current Position
Builder and Real Estate Broker
Education
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering and a Master of Business Administration
Qualifications and Experience
My qualifications and experience are shaped by both my professional background and my life experiences. I grew up under a brutal dictatorship in Syria, where free speech, organizing, and political dis
Michigan’s education system has many dedicated teachers and strong local schools, but we face major challenges in funding, teacher retention, and overreliance on standardized testing. Too many educators are leaving due to burnout, low pay, and weakened retirement benefits. I support increasing and stabilizing school funding, strengthening teacher compensation and retention, expanding career and technical education, and reducing excessive testing in favor of measuring real learning and student growth. Strong public education is essential to Michigan’s future economy and competitiveness.
I support policies that ensure anyone working full-time can afford basic necessities like housing, food, healthcare, transportation, and childcare. That includes supporting living wages, protecting collective bargaining rights, expanding affordable housing, lowering healthcare costs, and investing in workforce development and public transportation. We must also address major cost drivers such as property taxes, utility costs, and housing shortages. A strong economy should work for working families, not just those at the top.
I support a balanced energy policy that ensures reliability, affordability, and environmental protection. We need stronger oversight of utilities, protections against excessive rate increases, and investments in grid modernization and infrastructure reliability. At the same time, Michigan should continue expanding renewable energy, energy efficiency, and storage technologies while protecting our water and environment. The goal is affordable, dependable energy that supports both families and long-term economic growth.
I strongly support due process and constitutional protections, including First Amendment and Fourth Amendment rights, for all people living in Michigan, regardless of immigration status. I grew up under a dictatorship where people were taken off the streets without due process, free speech was restricted, and fear was used as a tool of control. Those experiences shaped my deep commitment to civil liberties and the rule of law. I support policies that protect people from unlawful searches, detention without due process, and violations of free speech and peaceful assembly rights. Public safety and constitutional rights must coexist.
Occupation / Current Position
Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon
Education
Union College BS - Economics and Chemistry, Graduate College of Union University - MBA Healthcare Administration, Albany Medical College - MD
Qualifications and Experience
Wayne State University - Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, Upstate Medical University - Fellowship in Adult and Pediatric Spine Surgery, Precinct Delegate
Michigan's schools are underfunded, teachers are leaving the profession, and state-mandated tests like the M-STEP drive teaching-to-the-test rather than real learning. Rather than fix flawed testing laws, Lansing's response has been to layer on opt-out workarounds. And instead of passing budgets on time, repeated delays force districts to cut staff before knowing what they'll receive - children pay that price. As a parent of 3 in public schools and a physician who sees how education shapes lifelong health, I'll fight for stable funding, higher teacher pay, loan forgiveness for educators, and smarter testing that serves students - not politics
As a physician, I've watched patients skip follow-up care, ration medication, and choose between groceries and rent. Affordability isn't a campaign slogan - it's a health crisis. I support raising Michigan's minimum wage to a true living wage, expanding access to affordable childcare so parents can work, and protecting workers' rights to organize. Housing costs are squeezing families out of our communities; I support zoning reform and increased investment in affordable housing. And I'll fight any cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and other programs families depend on while Washington wages war on the working poor.
Michigan's clean energy transition must work for everyone - not just those who can afford solar panels. I support Michigan's 100% clean energy standard by 2040, but our utilities are already using AI data center demand as an off-ramp - planning new gas plants that could lock us into fossil fuels past that deadline. As a physician, I see pollution as a patient issue - asthma, cancer, developmental harm in children. I support strong clean water enforcement, holding polluters accountable, and ensuring no community bears a disproportionate environmental burden regardless of income or zip code.
The Constitution's protections do not have a citizenship requirement: due process, free speech, and freedom from unlawful search apply to everyone on Michigan soil. I support legislation to protect sensitive locations like schools, hospitals, and churches from warrantless enforcement. Judicial warrants must be obtained before sharing residents' data with federal agencies. Furthermore, agents should be mandated to identify themselves during arrests. Fear of enforcement is keeping children from schools and patients from hospitals. That is a public health and public safety crisis. As a physician and state senator, I will treat it like one.
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