I am Dr. Naz Hassan. I was born in Bangladesh and came to America in 1990 as an international student, carrying little more than hope and an unshakable belief in the promise of this country.
Like so many immigrants, I arrived with almost nothing. I worked every job I could find — bagging groceries, cutting meat in freezer rooms, working fast food counters, and selling shoes. I rode my bike through snow and rain to get to work. There were moments of financial hardship, fear, and uncertainty, but I never gave up.
Thanks to the kindness of American friends, the strength of the community, and my own determination, I earned my bachelor’s in mathematics and economics from Morningside College in Iowa, a master’s in industrial engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Nebraska, and a Ph.D. in industrial engineering from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. I went on to build a fulfilling career at Energizer, Delphi, Ford, BlueOval SK, GM. My wife Farzana and I are proud to have raised our two children right here in Michigan.
My story is one of struggle, resilience, and hope. I know what it means to work hard, to sacrifice, to strive for something better. That’s why I will never stop fighting for the people of Michigan’s 13th District — because I understand firsthand what so many are facing.
My Commitment to You
Working families keep our country running. When they succeed, the economy grows, communities flourish, and hope rises. But today, too many families are being crushed by rising costs, stagnant wages, and a system that puts profit ahead of people.
I was raised to believe we must look out for one another — across the street, across the state, and across the country. I’ve lived those values every day, not only as a social and community activist, but as a three-term Vice Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party, a Northville Precinct Delegate, and a founding member of the Michigan chapter of the American Association of Bangladeshi Engineers and Architects (AABEA).
When crisis hit, I showed up. During COVID, I helped lead the distribution of 25,000 masks to vulnerable residents across Detroit and delivered essential groceries to more than 400 families in Metro Detroit. I helped organize protest rallies against attacks on immigrant communities, and I led a Black Lives Matter rally in Hamtramck attended by thousands, standing proudly for justice, equity, and accountability. Most recently, I helped organize Gaza Crossfire and peace rallies, because I believe the United States must be a force for peace both at home and abroad.
Now, I’m running for Congress — not to climb a political ladder, but to fight for the common good.
Public service is a noble calling. Elected office should never be about ego or ambition. It should be about listening, showing up, and delivering.
That’s why I’m running: to stand up for those who feel unseen, unheard, and undervalued — and to make government finally work for them. My staff and I will create real, ongoing opportunities for constituent engagement, ensuring the voices of the 13th District are heard and respected in every decision we make.