Building Bridges: Rania Mustafa on Identity and Advocacy in the Diaspora

In this episode of Siti’s Stories, we sit down with Rania Mustafa, Executive Director of the Palestinian American Community Center (PACC), for a powerful conversation on identity, advocacy, and the strength of community.

From navigating the duality of being Palestinian American in the diaspora to leading a nonprofit while balancing motherhood, Rania shares the challenges and triumphs of her journey. She also shares a hilariously heartwarming story that reminds us why we can’t afford to run out of gas—setting boundaries, avoiding burnout, and prioritizing what truly matters.

We reflect on the wisdom of our sitis, how their resilience shapes us, and what traditions they taught us that we continue to carry on.

🌿What parts of your Palestinian identity were influenced by your Siti’s?

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