Government Agencies and Programs
The Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission's vision is to be an exemplary commission by adding public value to the State of Michigan and the APA community, by fully engaging APAs across the state
The Commission strives to market the state's career development services to Michigan Hispanics, encourage initiatives to reduce the high school dropout rates of Hispanic youth, and facilitate efforts to increase the enrollment of Hispanics in postsecondary education and training programs
The Michigan Immigrant and Refugee Council passionately embraces diversity, recognizing and celebrating the profound strength immigrants and refugees bring to the vibrant tapestry of Michigan. The council is unwavering in its dedication to cultivating a warm, inclusive environment that extends a heartfelt welcome to individuals from diverse backgrounds who have chosen Michigan as their new home.
The Michigan LGBTQ+ Commission, stands as a beacon of advocacy, inclusion and celebration for Michigan's diverse LGBTQ+ community. The commission's charge is to ensure equal representation, amplify voices and foster a state where everyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, feels affirmed and valued.
The 15-member council will advise the department on issues relating to the Arab and Chaldean communities in Michigan and promote awareness of their culture and history
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Treasurer
Known for her compassion, dedication to making a difference, and commitment to operational excellence, Lina Hourani-Harajli joined ACCESS, the most comprehensive Arab American community nonprofit in the nation, in 2000.
Since joining the administrative team, she has represented the agency in progressively increasing capacities and was named Chief Operating Officer (COO) in 2014. As COO, Lina oversees all of ACCESS' program and operational areas, encompassing 120 programs that have provided millions of services over the past 50-plus years. Her accomplishments with ACCESS include the creation of the Business Operations division and the negotiation of many sizable contracts that have resulted in millions of dollars in savings for the organization. Lina oversees ACCESS's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives.
Lina received her bachelor's degree in business administration, with a concentration in accounting, from the University of Michigan-Dearborn and is active in various community, cultural, and educational organizations. Additionally, she earned her Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management certification from Harvard University Business School in 2022, is a Leadership Detroit XXXV graduate, and is a current serving member on the Community Catalyst Board and Finance Committee, Wayne State University Community Advisory Board, Greenlight Fund Detroit Selection Advisory Council, the Comerica Community Development Advisory Council, and the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG), a regional planning partnership serving Southeast Michigan striving to enhance the region's quality of life.
