Abdullah Akl is a community organizer, researcher, and public servant committed to advancing justice, civic participation, and equitable opportunity for marginalized communities. His work spans grassroots organizing, public policy, and community-based research, with a focus on empowering local leadership and building institutions that serve the public good. Grounded in service and guided by a vision of collective dignity and accountability, Abdullah works to translate community needs into meaningful social and political change in New York and beyond.