Sam Rasoul

Sam Rasoul DEMDemocrat

Delegate, District 38

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Sam RasoulDEMDemocrat Delegate, District 38
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Salam "Sam" Rasoul (born June 30, 1981) is an American politician serving as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 38th district. He is one of the two Muslim members of the Virginia General Assembly. In November 2020, Rasoul announced his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia in 2021. Despite a significant fundraising advantage, Rasoul lost the Democratic primary to Hala Ayala by a large margin.

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Education5 - 5 of 3
Rush University/The National PACE Association
Certified All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
2011
Hawaii Pacific University
MBA International Business Administration
2002 - 2003
Roanoke College
BBA Business Administration
1998 - 2002
Past Positions1 - 13 of 13
Delegate
Commonwealth of Virginia House of Delegates
2024 - Current
Delegate
Commonwealth of Virginia House of Delegates
2014 - 2024
Minority Caucus Secretary
Commonwealth of Virginia House of Delegates
2015 - 2022
Transformational Change Agent
ENVIGOR
2013 - 3019
Director
Fahrenheit Advisors
2019 - Current
Adjunct Business Professor
American National University
2012 - 2014
Chief Operating Officer
Kissito Healthcare International
2012 - 2013
Chief Financial Officer
Kissito Healthcare
2009 - 2012
General Manager
Provita USA
2004 - 2008
Private
Virginia Defense Force
2007 - 2008
President
Sunshine Entertainment
2003 - 2007
Principal
Rasoul Properties
2005 - 2007
Project Manager
Tech Mat
2003
Other Experience1 - 35 of 35
Roanoke City Public Schools
Substitute Teacher
2018 - Current
Member
Virginia Recreational Facilities Authority
2014 - Current
Board Member
Goodwill Industries
2012 - Current
Board Member
Valley Character
2007 - 2010
Member
The Kiwanis Club of Roanoke City
2007 - Current
Certified
Nursing Home Administrator, Virginia Department of Health Professionals
Former Member
The Hope Fund
Founder
The Impact Center
Lifetime Member
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Member
Goodwill of the Valleys Board of Directors
Member
Smart Beginnings Steering Committee
Member
Science Museum of Western Virginia Board of Directors
Member
Williamson Road Business Association
Volunteer
Meals on Wheels
Volunteer
Junior Achievement
Member
Fire and EMS Caucus
2015 - Current
Member
Virginia Environment and Renewable Energy Caucus
2014 - Current
Member
Rural Caucus
2014 - Current
Member
Virginia Legislative Black Caucus
2014 - Current
Member
Ben Franklin Privacy Caucus
2014 - Current
Member
Roanoke River Basin Advisory Committee
2014 - Current
Former Member
Subcommittee on Militia, Police and Public Safety #2, Commonwealth of Virginia House of Delegates
Former Member
Block Grants, Virginia House of Delegates
Former Member
Privileges and Elections Committee, Virginia House of Delegates
Former Member
Subcommittee on Higher Education, Commonwealth of Virginia House of Delegates
Former Member
Subcommittee on Pre-K-12, Commonwealth of Virginia House of Delegates
Former Member
Interstate 81 Committee, Commonwealth of Virginia House of Delegates
Former Member
Southwest Virginia Health Authority, Commonwealth of Virginia House of Delegates
Former Member
Commission on Tobacco Region Revitalization, Commonwealth of Virginia House of Delegates
Former Member
Science and Technology Committee, Commonwealth of Virginia House of Delegates
Former Member
Subcommittee on Campaigns, Commonwealth of Virginia House of Delegates
Former Member
Subcommittee on Health, Welfare and Institutions #2, Commonwealth of Virginia House of Delegates
Former Member
Subcommittee on Privileges and Elections #4, Commonwealth of Virginia House of Delegates
Former Member
Militia, Police and Public Safety Committee, Commonwealth of Virginia House of Delegates
Former Vice Chair
Virginia Health, Welfare, and Institutions Committee
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