Adam Abosedra fell in love with politics when he was 6 years old. His father took him to see then-President George H.W. Bush at a campaign rally. “I remember sitting on my dad’s shoulders, being fascinated by everything, and wanting to learn more,” recalls Adam. Immediately after graduating from the University of Colorado at Boulder, Adam joined Governor Bill Ritter’s reelection campaign, and his love of politics evolved into a commitment to public service.
When Gov. Ritter opted not to run for a second term, Adam moved to Washington, D.C., where he quickly secured a position with the Arab American Institute. “I am committed to providing a voice for the underrepresented. I see public service and politics as mechanism to do achieve this,” says Adam. As a contractor for the Department of Defense in the Office of Diversity Management and Equal Opportunity, Adam focuses on disability recruitment, advancement and retention. He looks to the legacy of Bryce Harlow as an example of ethics and integrity in his work, and says, “Mr. Harlow’s steadfast commitment to ethical behavior is my guiding principle as I develop trusting relationships and advance issues that are important to me.” Adam is pursuing a Master’s of Public Administration at the American University.
