The Promise of America: An Immigrant Story

Akbar Hossain, the Secretary of Policy and Planning for Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, holds an influential political position in the Commonwealth. He is one of the youngest members to serve on the Governor’s cabinet and the highest-ranking Muslim official in the history of Pennsylvania. He will share his family’s immigration story, shedding light on the policies that helped them realize their American dream, and outline his vision for a more inclusive and responsive Pennsylvania.

-Akbar Hossain, J.D. Secretary of Policy and Planning, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania