ABER KAWAS

Aber joined CLEAR in July 2024 as Associate Director of Partnerships until April 2026. She is a Palestinian-American from Brooklyn, New York. After witnessing the effects of unjust War on Terror policies targeting close friends and family members, Aber has been organizing with the Arab and Muslim communities in New York City around issues such as police surveillance, racial profiling, and immigrant rights. Aber previously served as the NYC Advocacy Specialist with the Campaign to Take on Hate under the National Network of Arab American Communities. Before that, she served as Advocacy Director at the Arab American Association of NY.

Aber is currently running for NY State Senate in District 12.