Maha Jahshan

Maha has worked extensively with various immigrant and refugee groups in the community, by providing organizing, counseling and tutoring opportunities. She is fluent in Arabic and her experience as a first generation immigrant helps her respect and commit to help in the fight for social, racial and economic justice. She currently is the Lead Organizer & Civic Engagement Coordinator for OneAmerica, Washington State's largest immigrant rights organization, where in addition to helping lead the civic engagement work, she develops and implements the vision for an innovative leadership youth program. She also serves as a women's commissioner in the City of Seattle. Maha's views are her own and don't necessarily represent OneAmerica or the City of Seattle. Follow her on Twitter @mahazja.
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Redmond siblings a dynamic duo fighting for immigration reform

by Maha Jahshan
How Carlos and Jenni Martinez turned off their computers and hit the streets to make a better world.
Sep 20, 2013
Eddy Martinez. Photo thanks to OneAmerica.

Too young to make a difference? Eddy Martinez doesn’t think so

by Maha Jahshan
For years, young people have been hearing: “You are too young to make a difference."
Aug 22, 2013
Yadira Lopez. Photo thanks to OneAmerica.

What does it mean to be a civically engaged youth?

by Maha Jahshan
What does it mean to be a civically engaged youth?
Aug 7, 2013
Thousands gather outside the presidential palace in Cairo on July 2nd demanding the removal of Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi. (Photo by Keith Lane )

What the heck is happening in Egypt?

by Maha Jahshan
For a young Egyptian-American in Seattle, understanding developments in Egypt means a lot more than just tuning in to cable news.
Jul 24, 2013