Chairman
The Honorable Hassan Ahmad
Commissioner
Wayne County
About LAHC
Board of Directors
LAHC's Board of Directors provides governance, leadership, and strategic guidance to support the organization's long-term success. Comprised of respected community leaders and professionals, the Board helps ensure LAHC remains responsive to community needs while advancing its mission and vision.
11
Board Members
43
Years of Service
Our board brings together expertise in law, government, public health, energy, real estate, and community service — united by a shared mission.
LAHC Founder
Founder
Ali Jawad
Chief Operating Officer
Armada Oil & Gas Company
Ali Jawad founded LAHC in 1982 in Dearborn, Michigan, building what would become one of Southeast Michigan's most trusted and impactful community organizations — serving over 56,000 individuals annually.
Board Members
Vice Chairman
Khalil Rahal
Economic Development Director
DTE Energy
Treasurer
Allie Berry
Vice President
Armada Oil & Gas Company
Secretary
Velma Jean Overman
Pastor & Executive Director
Operation Refuge INC
Director – At Large
The Honorable Mariam Saad Bazzi
Judge
Michigan Court of Appeals
Director – At Large
The Honorable Sam Salamey
Chief Judge
19th District Court
Director – At Large
Fadwa Hammoud
Managing Member
Miller Johnson
Director – At Large
Sam Hussein
President & CEO
MetroTech Automotive Group
Director – At Large
Zenell Brown
Region 1 Administrator
State Court Administrative Office
Director – At Large
The Honorable Helal Farhat
Presiding Judge
Wayne County Circuit Court