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Faiz Shakir

National Political Director for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

National Political Director for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

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Faiz Shakir Biography

Faiz Shakir joined the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) in January 2017. As National Political Director, he oversees the ACLU’s National Political Advocacy Department, which houses the organization’s Washington Legislative Office and State Advocacy and Policy departments. In his role, Shakir develops and implements strategies to advance the organization’s priorities at the federal and state levels.

Prior to joining the ACLU, Shakir worked as one of the most senior advisers to former Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid. He directed policy and communications work for Senator Reid while also coordinating with Democratic members and staffs, key interest groups, and press to organize issue campaigns. Prior to that, Shakir served as Senior Adviser and Director of Digital Media for House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, helping wage key fights on behalf of the LGBT and Muslim American communities.

Shakir, a graduate of Harvard University and Georgetown University Law Center, also spent seven years at the Center for American Progress, helping the organization establish its identity as the leading progressive think tank in the nation. At CAP, Faiz served as a Vice President for Communications and was a founding member and editor-in-chief of ThinkProgress.org, one of the top political news websites in the United States. He also advised CAP’s senior leadership on policy matters ranging from economic and domestic policy to national security and civil rights. He led a major campaign to take on Islamophobia which featured the production of a report titled “Fear, Inc.”

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/03/2024.

Faiz Shakir Videos

  • Faiz Shakir | Mass Organizing With a Legacy - YouTube
    Faiz Shakir discusses Mass Organizing With a Legacy. Keynote talk from Personal Democracy Forum.
  • Faiz Shakir on the Group Behind Islamophobia - YouTube
    Faiz Shakir explains who's behind Islamophobia in America and how it's hurting the country.

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Faiz Shakir is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Faiz Shakir for your event is available upon request. Faiz Shakir generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Kylar Broadus, Imam Zaid Shakir, Zahra Billoo, Linda Sarsour and Blair Imani. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Faiz Shakir for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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