LEADERSHIP

Our team is firmly committed to executing our mission, and our day-to-day activities are entirely youth-led. The Centre consists of a Board of Directors, Adult Advisory Board, Executive Board, National Staff, and National Volunteers.

Samad Keder QURAISHI, Executive Director of the Centre for Voters Initiative & Action, poses behind a United Nations emblem

Samad Quraishi

FOUNDER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Samad is the Founder and Executive Director at the Centre for Voters Initiative & Action, and also coordinates all departments at the Centre. In his role as Director, Samad's area of focus is expanding the global reach of the group to connect with youth. He firmly believes that the pursuit of stability and security is a relentless task that each generation must take into their own hands, and hopes education today allows for empowerment tomorrow.

Samad leads the U.S. legislative initiative for the High School Voter Empowerment Act, pitching the bill himself to government leaders nationwide, establishing the first policy initiative for the Centre. He also has worked on expanding the global reach by establishing connections with U.N. human rights mechanisms in Geneva.

Along with running the Centre, Samad serves as the Chair of Virginia High School Democrats. He also serves on the State Steering Committee for the Virginia Democratic Party. He began working in politics as managing director with Voters of Tomorrow, Virginia, advocating for youth power in state politics.