Zead Ramadan

Zead Ramadan is the Executive Director of the West Harlem Development Corporation (WHDC), a position he has held since November 2020.1 With over two decades of experience in community leadership, advocacy, nonprofit governance, and development, Ramadan brings a wealth of knowledge to his role at WHDC.2

Professional Background

Ramadan's career is characterized by his commitment to community service and economic development in Northern Manhattan. His areas of focus include:

• Affordable Housing
• Arts and Culture
• Economic and Workforce Development
• Older Adults and Youth Services
• Education
• Job Creation and Training

Board Memberships

Ramadan has served on numerous nonprofit boards, including:

• Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone (UMEZ)
• Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial
• Manhattan Community Board 12 (CB12M)
• ARC XVI Senior Center
• Council on American-Islamic Relations New York Chapter (CAIR-NY)

Education

Ramadan's educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from the State University of New York at Stony Brook (1985-1988)
• Studies at The City College of New York (1983-1985)
• Public Leadership Credential from Harvard Kennedy School (2020)

Skills and Interests

Ramadan is known for his collaborative approach and creative cross-sector strategies in community development.12 He is multilingual, with proficiency in Arabic and Spanish.1 His passion lies in widening the scale of prosperity across various sectors in Northern Manhattan through stakeholder collaboration.2

Zead Ramadan's leadership at WHDC reflects his deep commitment to community development and his extensive experience in nonprofit governance and advocacy in New York City.