Tasneem Al-Michael (he/him) is a Bangladeshi American political organizer, entrepreneur, and educator based in Dallas, Texas. His journey began in Oklahoma City, where as a DACA recipient he learned firsthand that building power means showing up – for your community, for your neighbors, and for the future you want to see.
Today, Tasneem serves as the National Network Support Organizing Manager at Indivisible, where he supports grassroots groups across the South and Midwest in building power and advancing progressive change. A seasoned civic leader, he has raised nearly one million dollars across nonprofits and campaigns, managed multi-state coalitions, and helped elect barrier-breaking candidates at the local level.
Beyond electoral politics, Tasneem is deeply engaged in interfaith leadership and community building. He has served on nonprofit boards, taught leadership and debate at a Muslim high school, and co-founded the Greater Oklahoma City Asian Chamber of Commerce. These experiences shaped his belief that lasting change happens when diverse communities find common ground.
He is also the Co-CEO of Lote.ai, an agricultural technology startup leveraging Edge-based AI and sustainable innovation to empower farmers and combat climate change. This work reflects his commitment to solving big problems through entrepreneurship and technology.
Currently pursuing degrees in business and organizational leadership, Tasneem has long-term goals of serving in public office and shaping global policy. For him, this isn't about titles – it's about having a seat at the table where decisions are made, and making sure that table includes everyone.
Designing a national Interfaith Youth Caucus to counter division, challenge harmful narratives, and empower the next generation of interfaith leaders.
Nov 2025 — Present
Supporting grassroots groups across the South and Midwest in building power and advancing progressive change through coalition-building and strategic organizing.
Jun 2025 — Present
Leading an agricultural technology startup leveraging Edge-based AI and sustainable innovation to empower farmers and combat climate change.
Mar 2022 — Present
Providing strategic guidance and financial oversight to support the next generation of young progressive leaders.
Sep 2021 — Present
Advising campaigns, nonprofits, and small businesses on strategy, fundraising, and community engagement.
Jan 2017 — Present
Leading national civic engagement and training initiatives for the largest immigrant youth-led organization in the country.
Advising on social impact strategy for Afropop, an Afrocentric creative agency and collective.
Served in national leadership representing college Democrats and participating in Democratic National Committee activities.
Co-founded and helped scale the chamber to over 300 members in three years, building economic opportunity for the Asian American business community.
Organized field operations for historic congressional victory, flipping a district that had been Republican-held for decades.
Featured panelist on faith and justice alongside Rev. Dr. Shannon Fleck and Dr. Tiffany Crutcher. Moderator noted: "I first met Tasneem while protesting in the streets. Now, he's mastered using soft power and diplomacy to build networks of community."
CNN
Featured as a community advocate speaking on the consequences of the new requirement, particularly for mixed-status families and their access to public education.
The Oklahoman
Coverage of immigration enforcement concerns in Oklahoma City and their impact on local communities.
PBS NewsHour
Shared experience growing up undocumented during public comment hearing on Oklahoma's proposed student tracking rule: "I was always told to keep your head down and watch what you say."
CNN / Oklahoma Dept. of Education
Delivered at Department of Education hearing on January 17, 2025. Advocated for equitable education policies and protection of undocumented students: "Education should never be weaponized as a tool for exclusion or fear."
Free Press OKC
Spoke on the importance of police accountability, particularly for immigrant communities that face language and cultural barriers in interactions with law enforcement.
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