Jalal Sulaiman is the Founder and Executive Director of Al-Quds Youth Leadership Academy (AYLA). After recognizing a critical lack of structured community programs to guide youth into civic and industry leadership roles, Jalal felt compelled to leverage his academic and extensive industry leadership backgrounds to address this gap and founded AYLA in 2024.
With experience in both industry and academia, he brings strategic insight, leadership, and a passion for public service. His dedication to youth development began as a volunteer with Lead The Way, where he taught and mentored underprivileged students in Milwaukee. A lifelong soccer enthusiast and certified soccer coach, he coached at local youth clubs prior to forming AYLA's own soccer club FC Al-Quds.
In addition to his dedication to AYLA, Jalal is the Founder and President of PROMISS Diagnostics, Inc., a company advancing early cancer detection. He began his career as part of General Electric – Healthcare’s prestigious Operations Leadership Development Program – a rigorous program designed to develop future business leaders.
Jalal went on to hold leadership roles at GE Healthcare where his relentless efforts were recognized by General Electric senior leadership earning him the President Award. He has also been recognized and honored by the University of Chicago Booth School of Business for exceptional instruction to Executive MBA students.
Born in Palestine, Jalal is fluent in Arabic and Russian. He holds advanced degrees in electrical and computer engineering from UW-Madison, an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt — equipping him to inspire and empower the next generation of leaders.
