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Visionary engineers and industry leaders dedicated to advancing the American engineering community through bridging cultures, mentorship, and collaboration.

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Board Members

24+

Years Combined

Disciplines

24+ Years Experience

Global Product Management

President

Rawk Bashi

Mechanical EngineeringGlobal Leadership

Mechanical Engineer with 24+ years of experience, specializing in patented downhole technologies and global product management. Passionate about networking and driving innovation to strengthen the Arab engineering community.

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Our Team

Board of Directors

Meet the dedicated professionals who guide AAES's strategic direction and ensure our mission serves the community.

Energy & Leadership

Vice President for Finance

Ramy Kamal

Global energy executive with 20+ years in leadership roles across international markets and technical development. Committed to strategic growth and empowering communities through impactful service.

Coastal Engineering

Vice President for Technical

Sohaib Alahmed, PhD, PE

Senior Coastal Engineer and award-winning researcher with expertise in hydrodynamic modeling and flood analysis. Focused on creating a trusted, inclusive environment for Arab engineers to thrive professionally.

Civil Engineering

Secretary

Ashwaq Alhammami, EIT, ENV SP

Civil Engineer with 20 years of experience in construction management and leadership across Iraq and the U.S. Advocates for bridging academic learning with real-world practice and empowering immigrant engineers.

Civil Engineering

Treasurer

Farrah Rawashdeh, PE, ENV SP

Civil Engineer with 7 years of experience and an industry leader with extensive involvement in non-profits, ASCE and ASHE, championing diversity and mentorship. Dedicated to fostering representation and supporting future generations of Arab American engineers.

“Our mission is to create a trusted, inclusive environment where Arab American engineers can thrive, connect, and lead the future of innovation.”

Rawk Bashi

President, AAES

Committees

Committee Chairs

Our committee chairs lead specialized initiatives that drive AAES's programs and community impact.

Construction Management

Nawar S. Rbeawi

Construction Management Committee Chair

Construction Manager/Inspector for municipal and land development projects across New Mexico. Oversees the overall construction process from grading, utilities, paving and drainage. Coordinates between owner, developer and contractor, managing schedules, budgets and quality control while ensuring compliance with plans, specifications and city/county standards.

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