Adel Syed, MPPA

Mr. Syed joined UMMA in 2013 and served as Chief Operations Officer for UMMA prior to accepting his current role as President/CEO. Mr. Syed holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy and Administration from Northwestern University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with an emphasis in Public Service from the University of California, Davis. Mr. Syed has also completed notable fellowships including the Blue Shield of California Foundation Clinic Leadership Institute Emerging Leaders Program, the New Leaders Council Institute, Los Angeles (2011) – a non-partisan organization that engages a diverse, national network of political entrepreneurs – and the Rockwood Leadership Institute Fellowship (2013). He is also the co-founder and President of New Leaders Council, Orange County.