NASW Board of Directors
Director, BSW Student

Zahraa Alrafish

Zahraa Alrafish is the founder of Arab Women United, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women through education, leadership development, and advocacy. As Outreach and Recruitment program coordinator at ACCESS, Alrafish organizes programs that enhance financial literacy and support entrepreneurship for underserved communities. She is an honors student at Wayne State University working toward a BSW with a minor in psychology, and has earned an associate’s degree from Schoolcraft College. Alrafish is an ambassador for NASW-Michigan and Detroit Tri-County Social Work Health Careers. She also mentors students as part of the Detroit Promise program. Recognized for her leadership and community engagement, Alrafish has participated in the Ginsberg Community Leadership Fellows Program and holds certifications in Mental Health First Aid and QPR Suicide Prevention.