Directors

Dr. Rabi Alam is a respected physician and community leader with more than 25 years of experience in internal medicine, healthcare leadership, and public service. Board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and credentialed in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine, he has spent his career improving access and quality of care across hospital, post-acute, and long-term care systems. Beyond medicine, Dr. Alam has become a trusted voice for South Asian civic engagement in the United States. He serves as an Executive Member of the Bangladesh Medical Association of North America (BMANA), California Chapter, and the Bongo American Professional Society (BAPS). He previously led the U.S.–Bangladesh Friendship Group and continues to advise HerWILL, a global nonprofit advancing women in STEM and leadership. His humanitarian footprint is equally significant. Dr. Alam has provided critical medical support to Rohingya refugees and has long championed healthcare equity, nutrition, democracy, and social justice at local, national, and global levels. He currently advises Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), a ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia. He also extends his leadership into sports diplomacy as Chief Coordinator of the Sheikh Kamal USA National Cricket Tournament & Premier League in partnership with the Southern California Cricket Association. Widely known for his accessibility and community-centered approach, Dr. Alam is often the person people call for medical guidance at any hour. His work blends clinical excellence, advocacy, and cultural diplomacy, all grounded in a lifelong commitment to building healthier and more inclusive communities — and ensuring South Asian voices are heard in America’s civic and political landscape.