Wisal Samaha

Wisal grew up in Majd al-Kurum, within the 1948 borders of Occupied Palestine, where she experienced life as a second-class citizen, facing discrimination solely because of her Palestinian identity. These challenges, along with the ongoing struggles of Palestinians worldwide, inspire her relentless advocacy for justice in Palestine and around the world.

Her journey with PAS has been instrumental in advancing these efforts. After meeting her husband in 1997, she relocated to Ann Arbor, Michigan. Together, they run several businesses and are raising two strong, independent daughters. Despite the distance, a majority of her family members still reside in Occupied Palestine, allowing her to remain close to her roots. Wisal holds a Master of Health Administration (MHA) from Eastern Michigan University and a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Technion Institute. She believes education lays the foundation for resilience.