About Us – AAAEA-IL

WELCOME TO AAAEA-IL

We are committed to you and the community

The Arab American Association of Engineers and Architects (AAAEA) is a non-profit, non-political, non-religious professional association. It is open to all architects, engineers and computer science professionals and students of Arab heritage residing in the USA.

Established in the State of Illinois in 1997, the AAAEA IL chapter enjoys a strong presence in the Chicagoland area and other areas around the state. We have many state chapters in the US.

AAAEA is dedicated to helping its members succeed and advance in their professions by networking and interacting among each others through technical, educational, and social activities and events.

WE ARE CARING

WE ARE PASSIONATE

WE ARE ENGINEERS

Committed: An association dedicated to helping

At the heart of what we do, is commit to helping our members grow and transform their lives, careers and in doing so help the growth and vitality of their families and communities.

Education

We are committed to education for all, with a particular emphasis on encouraging children and women to consider engineering as a career choice.

We hold regular events during the year in support of education initiatives.

Career

We are fully committed to helping you achieve your potential both in your career and your life.

We hold regular career development sessions as well as help you find your best career opportunity.

Events

Each year we host multiple events for both career development and networking.

We are actively monitoring the CDC for meeting guidelines and we are taking every precaution to ensure safety at our events.

Scholarships

We are committed to doing everything we can to ensure the supply of engineers for the future.

Each year we grant scholarships to multiple deserving students.

WE'RE HERE TO HELP YOU GROW

Through Creativity, Integrity & Innovation

Our Current Sponsors

Years

0

Scholarship Awarded

$ 0 +

PDH's Provided

0 +

Our Board

Meet our 2024 board members

Amrou Atassi, PE, BCEE, PMP

President

Anas Riyal, PE, CCM

Vice President

Mohamad Alsharbini

Treasurer

Reem Abdullh

Secretary

VACANT

Career Chair

Mustafa Al Saffar, PE

Education Chair

Naya Ganama

IT & Communication Officer

Abdul Aziz Shaban, P.E

Activities Chair

Khaled Mansour

Membership Chair

Hiba Abdalla, PhD, PE, SE

Past President

Hussam Alkhatib, PE

Past Past President

CURRENT ILLINOIS BOARD OF TRUSTEES

PAST BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHAIRPERSONS

Chairperson:

Members:

Past Presidents:

Hiba Abdalla, PhD, PE, SE

Dr. Hossam Abdou, SE, PE

Jamil Bou-Saab, PE

Nabeel Aldrees, PE

Ghazwan Sadat, PE

Hiba Abdalla, PhD, PE, SE

Hussam Alkhatib, PE

Amro Kudssi, MSc. Soft. Engr.

Issam Al Rayyan, PE

Anas Alkhatib, PE

Dr. Moussa A. Issa, PE, SE

Hasan Algholeh, PE

Jamal Grainawi, SE, PE

Abder Rahman Ghouleh, PE

Dr. Soliman Khudeira, SE, PE

2000-2002

2002-2004

2004-2006

2006-2008

2008-2010

2010-2012

2012-2015

2015-2017

2017-2019

2019-2021

2021-2023

2023-Present

Bilal Almasri

Dr. Ahmad Hammad, SE, PE

Dr. Soliman Khudeira, SE, PE

Abder Rahman Ghouleh, PE

Jamal Grainawi, SE, PE

Hasan Algholeh, PE

Dr. Moussa A. Issa, PE, SE

Anas Alkhatib, PE

Issam Al Rayyan, PE

Amro Kudssi, MSc. Soft. Engr.

Hussam Alkhatib, PE

Hiba Abdalla, PhD, PE, SE

AAAEA-IL BY-LAWS