Dr. Rama Ali Kased is an Associate Professor in Race and Resistance Studies at San Francisco State University, and a seasoned community organizer. Originally from Brooklyn, New York and of Palestinian origin, Dr. Kased’s community work spans across major cities across the nation. She has served on the multiple boards of community-based organizations and has also founded numerous organizations including Arab Woman in Active in Arts in Media (AWAAM) in NYC and the Arab Resource and Organizing Center (AROC) in SF Bay Area.