About LSA-DMV
The Premier Organization for the Libyan Community in the Greater Washington Metropolitan Area
Our Story & Background
The Libyan Social Association in the DMV (LSA-DMV) was founded by dedicated Libyan-American community members who recognized the need for a cohesive, transparent, and vibrant organization to unite families across the District of Columbia, suburban Maryland, and Northern Virginia.
The DMV region is home to one of the most culturally rich and academically distinguished concentrations of Libyans in North America, including diplomats, scholars, physicians, business owners, and newly arriving families. LSA-DMV serves as the community anchor that binds these diverse threads together.
Serving Across the Capital Corridor
From embassy receptions in Washington D.C. to youth soccer tournaments in Montgomery County and cultural galas in Northern Virginia, LSA-DMV is the home for all Libyans across the region.
Strategic Goals & Objectives
Leadership & Board of Directors
Dedicated volunteers committed to good governance, cultural integrity, and community service.
2024 - 2027Dr. Tarek Al-Mansouri
Senior healthcare executive and academic physician with over 20 years of active civic leadership within the Libyan diaspora in North America.
2024 - 2027Eng. Fatima Ben-Ghashir
Infrastructure systems architect in Virginia; passionate advocate for immigrant empowerment, family welfare, and women’s leadership.
2024 - 2027Dr. Hisham El-Senussi
Higher education researcher and professor in Maryland; coordinates the LSA mentorship network, SAT prep cohorts, and university guidance.
2025 - 2028Sarah Al-Fitouri
Museum curator and cultural historian specializing in North African arts, textiles, and historical documentation.
2024 - 2027Omar Belhaj
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over 15 years auditing international nonprofits and federal contractors in Washington D.C.
2025 - 2028Nadia Ben-Halim
Digital communications strategist working at the intersection of media, civic tech, and diaspora storytelling.
Organizational Structure & Committees
How LSA-DMV operates transparently through community-led working committees.