The Rumi Forum presented “Can President Obama Meet the Expectations of Muslim World?” with Hon. Glenn Nye, Congressman, 2nd District of Virginia
Congressman Glenn Nye is a fifth-generation Second District resident and former Foreign Service officer. Nye volunteered to serve in conflict zones in Afghanistan, Kosovo and Iraq. He received the State Department’s Superior Honor Award for leading a rescue of 26 American citizens and negotiating the release of an American hostage. In Iraq, Nye led operations to create jobs for Iraqis as part of the counter-insurgency effort. He worked to develop fledgling democracies and bring stability to communities and economic hope to struggling countries. Concerned about how our Washington leaders have shaped our approach to the world – with a misguided war in Iraq while neglecting priorities at home – Glenn is running for Congress to change the course of American policy. Glenn returned home to Hampton Roads from Iraq, where he advised a U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) program, working closely with military colleagues to stabilize Iraqi neighborhoods by creating employment for over 70,000 Iraqis.
Moderator :
Sarah Hasan is Founder and President of oneblue.org and a freelance journalist who covers State Department and other news in the Washington, DC area. She meets regularly with community leaders, scholars and business entities to foster and develop intercultural and religious awareness. An integral part of her work at oneblue.org consists of providing outreach to Muslim communities for entities such as PBS/WETA, foreign news media and the State Department. Sarah is currently developing an interactive internet website project surrounding America and Islam as her main project at oneblue.org. She has served as a member of the Women’s Empowerment Action Team on Education at the State Department led by Ambassador Shireen Tahir-Kheli, where she was involved in suggesting and discussing ways media can be used to make education more accessible to women and girls around the world and especially in Muslim countries. Sarah completed her A’ Levels in History and Economics in Kuwait and graduated with a triple major in Economics, Political Science and International Studies from Southern Methodist University. Sarah currently serves on the Board of Directors of The Women’s Centre a non-profit counseling and resource facility that addresses the personal, professional, legal and financial concerns of women and their families.