Meet Mohammad
Mohammad grew up in North Olmsted & graduated from Westlake High School. He recalls memories of field trips to the West Side Market & Cleveland’s one-of-a-kind freshwater lakefront.
He credits his father’s entrepreneurial spirit & success as a small business owner as the basis for the opportunity afforded to him & his 7 siblings. But strength in community — something every resident of Cleveland’s new Ward 7 also cherishes — was always a priority in the Faraj household.
Mohammad lives in Detroit-Shoreway with his mischievous cat Anter, or ‘Ant’ for short.
Proud son of immigrants
As the child of Palestinian immigrants, Mohammad cites a deep commitment to those who feel unheard & unrepresented.
Inspired by his grandmother’s unyielding fight for social justice & women’s advancement, he is committed to continuing her legacy of advocacy & change.
Meeting the moment requires bold leadership that will translate into tangible improvements in the daily lives of Ward 7 taxpayers. For Mohammad, the goal is to be effective, not just efficient.
Risk management attorney
A graduate of Cleveland State University & Valparaiso University School of Law, Mohammad’s professional experience is rooted in accountability, oversight, & problem-solving.
He currently serves as an enterprise risk manager, helping to implement & strengthen consumer protection to foster a culture of compliance in the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency sector.
Mohammad seeks to use his extensive background in law, risk management, & compliance — a perspective he believes the city needs right now — to ensure local government is a space where problems are identified & residents are empowered.