Eman Rimawi-Doster

A forceful citizen who was raised in New York Ciry, born of African American and Palestinian ancestry, has been an awesome advocate for diversity and positive change in communities, using organizing and creativity through the arts. She has tirelessly promoted disability rights and fostered an understanding of how these rights intersect with every aspect of life.

Ms. Rimawi-Doster is newly appointed to be the Executive Director of the Harlem Independent Living Center as of February 2023. As a main focus, she will educate people on ways that communities can include and promote people with disabilities. She’s a leader, a conference speaker and a voice for inclusion of people who face challenges in our society because of their disability. Read more about her.

Harlem Independent Living Center, Inc. (2023), Meet Eman Rimawi-Doster, Executive Director, https://hilcnyc.org/about-hilc/meet-eman-rimawi-doster-executive-director/