Sim J. Singh Attariwala is a civil rights policy expert, and program leader working across government and civil society to address issues of discrimination, community safety, and access to justice. He was appointed by President Biden to serve as Director of the Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships at the U.S. Department of Justice, and currently serves as Director of the Anti-Hate Program at Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC and as a Commissioner on the District of Columbia Commission on Human Rights, appointed by Mayor Muriel Bowser.

His work focuses on building and leading national initiatives that bring together community organizations, policymakers, and advocates to address hate-based harm, discrimination, and civil rights challenges. He has extensive experience designing stakeholder engagement strategies, convening cross-sector partners, and translating complex policy issues into practical, community-centered solutions.

In his current role at AAJC, Singh Attariwala coordinates efforts across a national network of organizations to respond to emerging threats and support impacted communities. This work increasingly includes engagement with how technology and digital platforms are shaping public discourse, including the spread of harmful narratives and their real-world impacts. He regularly convenes stakeholders, briefs policymakers, and works across advocacy, legal, and research teams to develop coordinated responses.

In his advocacy roles he has submitted extensive public comments to federal agencies and statements for legislative records on civil rights, discrimination, and national security issues. His work has been featured in PBS, BBC, CNN, CBS, and HuffPost and he has appeared in national and international broadcast interviews. He has also testified before Congress and delivered remarks to government offices and major national level convenings.

Singh Attariwala has advised the White House, Congress, state legislatures, attorneys general, and federal agencies on discrimination, bias, national security, and community relations policy. He is a member of the Aspen Institute Aspen Digital Community & Technology Leaders Initiative, where he collaborates with leaders across sectors to examine the societal impacts of emerging technologies. He also formerly served on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee as a commissioner focused on anti-discrimination in civil aviation. He also helped develop cultural competency trainings for government agencies and security services on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice, Community Relations Service.

He is a licensed attorney admitted to practice in Washington, D.C., and Florida. He has experience developing pro bono legal assistance tools for disadvantaged communities and has worked across government, industry, and civil society on issues involving civil rights, policy development, and community engagement.