Jawaad Abdul Rahman

Jawaad Abdul Rahman is a fundraiser, keynote speaker, and film producer, having spoken at community banquets, youth conferences, khutbas, interfaith programs and many other events nationwide including but not limited to the following:

As a Keynote Speaker & Speaker:

ADAMS Center, Madina Center, Al Fatih Academy, Muslim Foodbank of Vancouver, MAC School Toronto, FAITH Social Services , Islamic Center Greater Cincinnati, Mclean Islamic Center, MYNA EZ Retreat, UPF Hollywood Iftar, Dayton Mercy Society Interfaith Iftar, ISNA Convention, ICNA Convention, Indiana Governor’s Iftar, Buxton Initiative, Sultan & The Saint Houston Premiere Tour, Buxton Initiative, Noor ul Iman Graduation, Swat Relief Initiative many others

Jawaad is a Film Producer and Director of Development at Unity Productions Foundation. His career has focused on fostering positive relationships among people of different faiths, using the power of film, philanthropy and community service.

At UPF he has worked on over 10 award-winning documentary films as well as UPF’s Hollywood engagement and educational outreach initiatives. Jawaad holds an MPA from Indiana University and lives in the Washington DC area with his wife and children.

“Jawaad advised on strategy and was our fundraiser keynote for our school banquet. The audience was really engaged.

Maryam Elsaid, Fundraiser Chair, AFA

“It was captivating. Jawaad’s translation of ideas was appealing to youth and interfaith audiences as well.”

Shaykh Mohammed Magid, ADAMS Center

“It’s rare that the audience comes to a fundraiser and was glad they came and gave. Jawaad did a great job.”

Aliya Khan, DMS

“Jawaad’s speech was excellent, and passion really came through. His words touched the audience deeply because they came from the heart.”

Zebu Jilani, SRI