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Jamal Dajani

Influential media and communications expert

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Date of Birth:

1957

Jerusalem, Palestine

Place of Birth:

Renowned for his impactful work in media, promoting Palestinian narratives and rights through innovative journalism and strategic communications.

Major Milestones

Graduated from Columbia University: Earned a B.A. in Political Science, providing a foundation for his career in media and communications.
Co-Founded Arab Talk Radio: Launched this platform to provide a voice for Arab and Palestinian issues in the media, reaching a broad audience with discussions and interviews.
Produced "Mosaic: World News from the Middle East" (2001-2009): This program won a Peabody Award for excellence in broadcasting, offering unfiltered news from the Middle East and raising awareness about Palestinian issues.
Served as Director of Strategic Communications for Palestinian PM (2015-2017): Worked under Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah, enhancing the media strategy and global communication efforts of the Palestinian government.
Active Role in Community Organizations: Held leadership positions in various community organizations, including the San Francisco Immigrant Rights Commission and the Arab Cultural and Community Center, promoting Palestinian culture and rights.

Enhancing Palestinian Media Representation: Through his work with Arab Talk Radio and "Mosaic," Dajani has significantly improved the representation of Palestinian voices and issues in the media, providing alternative narratives to mainstream coverage.
Strategic Communications for Palestinian Government: As the Director of Strategic Communications and Media for the Palestinian Prime Minister, Dajani played a key role in shaping the global media strategy of the Palestinian Authority, effectively communicating Palestinian perspectives to international audiences.
Award-Winning Journalist: His production of "Mosaic: World News from the Middle East" earned critical acclaim and several awards, highlighting important news from the Middle East, including Palestinian issues, to a global audience...See More
Educational Outreach: As a lecturer at San Francisco State University, Dajani educates students on Arab media and the portrayal of Middle Eastern issues, fostering a deeper understanding of Palestinian narratives and media literacy.
Community Leadership: Through his roles in various community organizations, Dajani has worked tirelessly to support and advocate for Palestinian communities, ensuring their stories and struggles are heard and addressed in broader social and political contexts.

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