About the People’s Coalition
Who we are
The People’s Coalition is dedicated to uniting diverse communities, advocating for justice, equity, and sustainability. Our mission is to amplify the voices of marginalized and underrepresented groups, mobilize collective action for social and political change, and build a more inclusive society where every individual has the opportunity to thrive. Through solidarity, education, and grassroots organizing, we aim to dismantle systems of oppression and create lasting solutions that prioritize people over profit, equity over privilege, and justice over inequality.
Meet the Founders of the People’s Coalition!
Arika Lycan (they/them)
Arika always aspires to make good trouble, towards systemic change in their community and beyond. They are a parent, a partner, a longtime organizer and Ypsilanti community member.
Arika was a Volunteer Team lead with Listen to Michigan/ The Uncommitted Movement where they met Rima. They currently serve on the Michigan Democratic Party (MDP) Progressive Caucus Board, the Executive Board of the Washtenaw County Democratic Party (WCDP), the State Central Committee of the MDP and as a lay leader at First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Ann Arbor.
Rima Mohammad (she/her)
Rima is a Palestinian, Muslim American who is passionate at creating true change for marginalized and vulnerable communities throughout the state through organizing and ensuring that these communities are represented, their concerns addressed and their voices heard. Rima was the first Arab American elected as a Trustee of the Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education, and has served as the Vice President and President of the Board. Rima is also a Clinical Professor at the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy, and has been involved in activities related to the university and community issues.
Rima served as the Uncommitted Delegate for Congressional District 6 (CD6) in 2024, and she is currently serving as Vice Chair of CD6 Democratic Party and Executive Board Member of the WCDP.
