Mohammad Alam

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Alam was born in Khulna, Bangladesh. He worked for three years as a high school math and science teacher in Bangladesh before moving to the United States and joining the U.S. Army in 2000. Alam served as a logistical operation and supply sergeant in the Iraq war and received an honorable discharge in 2005. Alam earned a graduate degree from the University of the Pacific in 2007; a graduate degree from the University of Missouri, Kansas City, in 2010; and a Ph.D. from the University of North Texas in 2014. He again taught high school math and science within the United States for two years before becoming CEO of Minority Directed Small Business in 2007. Alam also served as national chairman for the Democratic Party Asian American Caucus and as chair for its first national caucus in 2011.[1][2]

Education

B.S. Biology, National University

B.A. Political Science, National University

M.S. (MIS) - Management Information System, University of Phoenix

M.A. Mathematics, University of Missouri-Kansas City

High School Mathematics Teacher Certification - University of Missouri-Kansas City[3][1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Served U.S. Army. Honorably discharged. Medal on Global War on Terrorism, Army Expeditionarory Medal & Army Acheivement Medal. A Veteran of Iraq War & Afghan War. Served as DNC Asian Caucus Chair. President Obama's 2008 Satellite Campaign Manager. Organizer of Million Muslim March at National Mall. Co-Founder of American Muslim Political Action Committee. Board member of Muslim Voice for Global Justice. President Emirates of MI Alliance of South Asian American Labor. Founder of Bangladeshi American Democratic Club. National Chair of the Islamic Dawah Foundation of North America, an Interfaith leader & an Imam. Founder Dean & Chair of Bangabandhu Commission, a global civic organization to represent Bangladesh. A media personality & Political Talk-Show Host at the Millennium TV. A Civil Rights activist & an IT Professional. Organized rallies & marched for George Floyd, Trevon Martin, Michael Brown, Freddie Gray, Tony Singh and others. Attended rallies, Marched for the Dreamers & for Asian Americans. Pro-Union-community activist curently serving as an elected Delegate of Detroit 174 Precinct. Elected as the 26th Ward Committeeman in Jackson County, MO. A motivational speaker, social media influencial, travelled many counties. Served as the Chair of Muslim for Hillary' 2016 & Muslim for Biden' 2020 Campaign. Have a PHD & a JD. Appeared at FOX, CNN, BBC, VOA, CBS, NBC, ABC, NPR, AP, World News, NY Times and Washington Post.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Immediate and Permanent Ceasefire: End war on Palestine.Veterans Well-Being and General Mental Health CareUniversal Health care: Single Payer.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Defunding Israel and Impose sanctions

Affordable Housing: End Homelessness

Student loan forgiveness: Affordable Education

Stricter Gun Control: 2nd Amendment rights

Green Energy and Environment

Dream Act & Immigration

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Visit: www.mdalam.us

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Accountability and Transpancy

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Educated, Activism and People personality

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Passing laws and bills for the constituencies

What legacy would you like to leave?

Hope and beacon for the Minority

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

U.S. Army. 6 years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Mother

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I want to serve the people

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

People connections, Educations, Legal Knowledge and international affairs.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

It is important and beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics which will enable them to implement the policy and laws.

What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Lack of quality generation with Morality & STEAM education with lack of dignity as whole a subserient community.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

No

What are your thoughts on term limits?

12 years. Six terms.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

John Conyers and John Lewis

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Makes the best laws and policy that best for the citizens and constituents.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

1. American Muslim Political Action Committee

2. Alliance of South Asian American Labor

3. Muslim Voice For Global Justice

4. Bangladeshi American Democratic Club

5. National Democratic Asian American Caucus

6. Michigan Democratic Party Asian American Caucus

7. Bangladeshi American Congress

8. Our Revolution Detroit: Progressive Caucus

9. My Muslim Votes

10. Michigan Bangladeshi Community

11. Hamtramck News

12. Banglatown Community Talks

13. Millennium TV Michigan

14. Gun Free Schools

15. ASAAL-Michigan Chapter

16. Michigan United National Association

What committees interest you?

Immigration, Education, Foreign Affairs, Veterans and Housing

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Financial transparency and government accountability are a MUST and should be mandatory.

Mohammad Alam did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

Mohammad Alam did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2020 Candidate Connection survey.